Evidence-Based Nursing Recommendations
Assessment
• Assess vital signs.
• Ask about a family history of breast, ovarian, and other cancers.
• Assess for signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer and report changes to the primary care provider immediately.
• Assess for treatment- and disease-related symptoms including the symptom cluster of fatigue and depression.
• Assess and document current treatment regimen.
• Assess for signs and symptoms of both effective and adverse effects of current treatment regimen and report them to the primary care provider as appropriate. (Gaitskell et al)
• Assess family psychosocial status.
Data Analysis
• Monitor results of genetic testing, pelvic examination, and biopsy as prescribed.
• Monitor results of transvaginal or transabdominal ultrasound as prescribed.
• Monitor results of color flow Doppler imaging as prescribed.
• Monitor results of CA-125 antigen tumor marker testing and routine lab and urine tests as prescribed.
Planning/Implementation
• Provide support throughout the continuum of care, recognizing that anxiety may be highest before a diagnosis is known and that fear of recurrence is high and continues after treatment is completed. Consider life stage when assessing worries. (Cesario et al)
• Review the medical-surgical treatment plan including adjuvant intravenous and intraperitoneal chemotherapy as prescribed.
• Ensure vascular access for chemotherapy as prescribed.
• Administer chemotherapy (intravenous taxanes and cisplatin or carboplatin-based combination) before or after surgery as prescribed.
• Administer intraperitoneal chemotherapy with intravenous chemotherapy, not alone, as prescribed.
• Administer maintenance or consolidation chemotherapy because of the high relapse rate as prescribed.
• Give adequate information and support to maximize compliance.
• Manage the adverse effects of chemotherapy, including myelosuppression, as prescribed.
• Provide education and support for cognitive impairment and memory dysfunction associated with chemotherapy. (Myers et al)
• Refer for genetic counseling as indicated. (Katapodi et al)
• Provide education and support for peripheral neuropathy associated with platinum-based chemotherapy.
• Prepare for abdominal and/or pelvic radiation or intraperitoneal radiation therapy as prescribed.
• Prepare for surgical intervention as prescribed.
• Administer postoperative care as prescribed.
• Prepare the family for the treatment regimen as prescribed.
• Prescribe exercise, physical movement, and outdoor activity as tolerated.
• Provide pain and symptom management as prescribed.
• Provide optimal nutrition and refer the patient for a dietary consultation as prescribed.
• Encourage participation in support groups during hospitalization.
• For women with recurrent ovarian cancer, encourage participation in support groups with women in similar circumstances.
• Refer the patient for a consultation with a social worker or psychologist as prescribed.
• Educate family members about the patient's physical and psychological care needs and ask for return demonstrations of the care as appropriate.
Evidence-Based Nursing Recommendations
Assessment
• Assess vital signs.
• Ask about a family history of breast, ovarian, and other cancers.
• Assess for signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer and report changes to the primary care provider immediately.
• Assess for treatment- and disease-related symptoms including the symptom cluster of fatigue and depression.
• Assess and document current treatment regimen.
• Assess for signs and symptoms of both effective and adverse effects of current treatment regimen and report them to the primary care provider as appropriate. (Gaitskell et al)
• Assess family psychosocial status.
Data Analysis
• Monitor results of genetic testing, pelvic examination, and biopsy as prescribed.
• Monitor results of transvaginal or transabdominal ultrasound as prescribed.
• Monitor results of color flow Doppler imaging as prescribed.
• Monitor results of CA-125 antigen tumor marker testing and routine lab and urine tests as prescribed.
Planning/Implementation
• Provide support throughout the continuum of care, recognizing that anxiety may be highest before a diagnosis is known and that fear of recurrence is high and continues after treatment is completed. Consider life stage when assessing worries. (Cesario et al)
• Review the medical-surgical treatment plan including adjuvant intravenous and intraperitoneal chemotherapy as prescribed.
• Ensure vascular access for chemotherapy as prescribed.
• Administer chemotherapy (intravenous taxanes and cisplatin or carboplatin-based combination) before or after surgery as prescribed.
• Administer intraperitoneal chemotherapy with intravenous chemotherapy, not alone, as prescribed.
• Administer maintenance or consolidation chemotherapy because of the high relapse rate as prescribed.
• Give adequate information and support to maximize compliance.
• Manage the adverse effects of chemotherapy, including myelosuppression, as prescribed.
• Provide education and support for cognitive impairment and memory dysfunction associated with chemotherapy. (Myers et al)
• Refer for genetic counseling as indicated. (Katapodi et al)
• Provide education and support for peripheral neuropathy associated with platinum-based chemotherapy.
• Prepare for abdominal and/or pelvic radiation or intraperitoneal radiation therapy as prescribed.
• Prepare for surgical intervention as prescribed.
• Administer postoperative care as prescribed.
• Prepare the family for the treatment regimen as prescribed.
• Prescribe exercise, physical movement, and outdoor activity as tolerated.
• Provide pain and symptom management as prescribed.
• Provide optimal nutrition and refer the patient for a dietary consultation as prescribed.
• Encourage participation in support groups during hospitalization.
• For women with recurrent ovarian cancer, encourage participation in support groups with women in similar circumstances.
• Refer the patient for a consultation with a social worker or psychologist as prescribed.
• Educate family members about the patient's physical and psychological care needs and ask for return demonstrations of the care as appropriate.
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