Nursing Management for Terminal Cancer Patients Undergoing Parenteral Fluids

Abstract

Abstract Background: Parenteral hydration improves symptoms associated with dehydration and has an effect on quality of life and survival among the patients with advanced cancer. Aim; to evaluate the effect of nursing management on manifestations of patients with terminal cancer undergoing parenteral fluid. Research design: This study was a quazi experimental research design. Sample: sixty convenience adult patients with terminal cancer undergoing parenteral fluid, their age ranged between (20- 65) from both sexes. Setting: The study was conducted in Internal Medical Oncology Department at South Egypt Cancer Institute Tools: Two tools were used: Tool (I): Structured an interview questionnaire for patients: included demographic and medical data. Tool (II): Patient's manifestation assessment included (physical and psychological assessment) Results: Revealed that the highest percentage for both groups their age ranged from (>50 to 65) years old. All of them were married, and half of them (50%) were illiterate, there was a statistical significant difference between both groups regarding physical and psychological manifestations for patients. Conclusion: Nursing management was effective in fewer physical and psychological manifestations of patients with terminal cancer undergoing parenteral fluid. Recommendation: Studying the factors that affect palliative management of patients with terminal cancer undergoing parenteral fluid