Neoplasm/ Neoplastic Process Paper

Neoplasm/ Neoplastic Process Paper

Neoplasm/ Neoplastic Process Paper

Introduction

“Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, exceeded only by heart disease. One in every four deaths is due to cancer” (CDC, 2016) As nurses, it is essential t be familiar with the most common types of cancer and the patient presentations.

Assessment Outcomes

1. Analyzes how the physiology and pathophysiology impacts the patient presentation- explain this in detail in terms of pathophysiology.

2. Explores how this presentation will influence your practice in providing care to the patient in a holistic manner. in a rapidly changing health care environment.

3. Articulately describes the concepts, in the patient context.

4. Communicates effectively using graduate writing concepts.

Directions: Written Paper

For the purpose of this assessment, you will develop a 7-10 page paper, exclusive of the abstract and reference pages.

All papers are to be written using current APA citation and reference format.

Audience for this analysis The primary audience for this presentation is that of your colleagues in the Master of Science in Nursing program.

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