Approach to Management of Myelodysplastic Syndromes: A Nursing Perspective
What Is Myelodysplastic Syndrome?
How Common Is MDS?
Staging of MDS With IPSS
Staging of MDS With IPSS (cont)
Treatment Objectives for MDS
When Do You Treat Lower-Risk MDS?
Supportive Care: Transfusions
Erythroid-Stimulating Agents
ESA Nursing Implications
Lenalidomide in Lower-Risk MDS
Nursing Implications for Lenalidomide
Nursing Implications for Lenalidomide
Therapeutic Options for Higher-Risk MDS
Hypomethylating Agents
Nursing Implication in HMAs
Nursing Implications for Allogeneic Transplant
Physical Factors for Treatment Decisions
Psychosocial Factors Influencing Treatment
Nurse Responsibility in Shared Decision Making
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