Diagnosis and Staging of Cancer Assignment

Diagnosis and Staging of Cancer Assignment
1. Describe the different types of diagnostic methods utilized to identify possibility of cancer. Explain the numeric and Tumor, Node, Metastasized (TNM) method of staging of cancer after the confirmed diagnosis.
2. Describe at least three complications of cancer, the side effects of treatment, and methods to lessen physical and psychological effects.
3. Discuss what factors contribute to the yearly incidence and mortality rates of various cancers in Americans.
4. Explain what the American Cancer Society (ACS) might provide for education and support. What ACS services could a nurse recommend for these patients and why?
5. Explain how the nursing process is utilized to provide safe and effective care for cancer patients across the life span. Your explanation should include each of the five phases demonstrating the delivery of holistic and patient-focused care.
6. How does an interdisciplinary research approach (which includes liberal arts, science studies, mathematics, social and physical sciences), build on the foundational nursing knowledge related to cancer research?
Diagnosis and Staging of Cancer Assignment
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Benchmark Information
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:
RN-BSN
1.1: Incorporate liberal arts and science studies into nursing knowledge.
3.1 Utilize the nursing process to provide safe and effective care for patients across the life span.
RUBRIC
Diagnosis and Staging of Cancer Assignment
Diagnosis and Staging of Cancer
37.5 points
Criteria Description
Description of the different types of diagnostic methods utilized to identify possibility of cancer. Explanation of the Tumor, Node, Metastasized (TNM) method of staging cancer after confirmed diagnosis.
5. Target
37.5 points
Description of the different types of diagnostic methods utilized to identify possibility of cancer, and explanation of the Tumor, Node, Metastasized (TNM) method of staging cancer after confirmed diagnosis is thorough.
4. Acceptable
33.38 points
Description of the different types of diagnostic methods utilized to identify possibility of cancer, and explanation of the Tumor, Node, Metastasized (TNM) method of staging cancer after confirmed diagnosis is detailed.
3. Approaching
29.63 points
Description of the different types of diagnostic methods utilized to identify possibility of cancer, and explanation of the Tumor, Node, Metastasized (TNM) method of staging cancer after confirmed diagnosis is present.
2. Insufficient
28.13 points
Description of the different types of diagnostic methods utilized to identify possibility of cancer, and/or explanation of the Tumor, Node, Metastasized (TNM) method of staging cancer after confirmed diagnosis is present, but lacks detail or is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Description of the different types of diagnostic methods utilized to identify possibility of cancer, and/or explanation of the Tumor, Node, Metastasized (TNM) method of staging cancer after confirmed diagnosis is omitted.
Complications of Cancer, Side Effects of Treatment, and Methods to Lessen Effects
37.5 points
Criteria Description