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Compare the structure and function of the normal cell and the cancer cell
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Differentiate between benign and malignant tumors.
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Identify agents and factors that have been found to be carcinogenic.
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Describe the significance of health education and preventive care in decreasingthe incidence of cancer.
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Differentiate among the purposes of surgical procedures used in cancer treatment, diagnosis, prophylaxis, palliation, and reconstruction.
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Describe the roles of surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, bone marrowtransplantation, and other therapies in treating cancer.
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Describe the special nursing needs of patients receiving chemotherapy.
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Describe common nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems of patientswith cancer.
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Use the nursing process as a framework for care of patients with cancer.
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Describe the concept of hospice in providing care for patients with advanced cancer.
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Discuss the role of the nurse in assessment and management of common oncologic emergencies.
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