Care of the Adult Patient with a Brain Tumor (Guideline PDF Only)
The purpose of this guide is to review and evaluate literature about brain tumors, with a focus on the adult patient, and to create a reference for neuroscience nurses who care for patients with brain tumors throughout their lifespan across the continuum of care. (Guideline PDF Only)
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The goal of this guideline is to help nurses provide consistent, current, and evidence-based care to patients with brain tumors and their families. Topics include epidemiology; anatomy and physiology; emergent care; diagnosis; treatment including surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy; symptom management; and care at the end of life.