Prostate Cancer
Current Approaches in Nursing Care and Patient Management
CONTACT HOURS: 4
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LEARNING OUTCOME AND OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, you will understand current, evidence-based interventions to support the patient impacted by prostate cancer and effects of treatment. Specific learning objectives to address potential knowledge gaps include:
- Review the risk factors and prevalence of prostate cancer.
- Describe the steps in the prostate cancer diagnostic process.
- Summarize treatment options for prostate cancer, including benefits, risks, and side effects.
- Outline the nurse’s role in management and care during treatment.
- Discuss the nurse’s role in helping manage the long-term sequelae experienced by the prostate cancer patient post-treatment.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Introduction
- Prostate Cancer Overview
- Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
- Understanding Treatment Options
- Nursing Management During Treatment
- Managing Long-Term Post-Treatment Sequelae
- Conclusion
- Resources
- References
INTRODUCTION
Being diagnosed with prostate cancer is difficult to deal with both physically and emotionally. Men respond to the diagnosis in ways that may include feeling angry and fearful. They may be anxious and uncertain regarding treatment options and the impact of treatment side effects.
Nurses play a pivotal role in helping these patients by listening to and addressing their concerns. They help patients understand what is involved with each treatment option, what the risks and benefits are, what their experience may be during treatment, and what they can expect following treatment.
Nurses are also a valuable resource and support for helping the prostate cancer patient manage the long-term, post-treatment effects and improve their quality of life.