Nursing Care for Cancer Patients

This is the fourth step of the nursing process, where the pre-established care plan is implemented. Some precautions must be followed when executing the nursing care plan:

1. Hand hygiene.
2. Preparing all necessary tools next to the patient.
3. Identifying the patient and ensuring privacy.
4. Explaining the procedure to the patient in a clear and understandable manner.
5. Allowing the patient and their family to participate in the care if necessary.
6. Collaborating with other healthcare team members and discussing the patient’s condition.
7. Ensuring the chosen nursing interventions align with care priorities.
8. Ensuring the selected interventions are the best for the patient.
9. Documenting the nursing care provided as a record that provides a full picture of the care received by the patient.
10. Signing after providing care and noting the time and date.
11. Administering medical treatments according to the physician's instructions.