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Objective: To identify, from the scientific production, nursing actions for children and adolescents during the chemotherapy treatment; Classify nursing actions, identified in the literature, according to the domains of taxonomy NIC (Nursing Interventions); Compose a frame of reference with the main Nursing Interventions, according to Taxonomy NIC, for children and adolescents during the chemotherapy treatment. Method: This is an integrative review that aims to identify nursing interventions for children and adolescents with cancer during chemotherapy. Results: We identified ten nursing actions. These were classified according to the domains of taxonomy NIC (Nursing Interventions). Conclusion: The psychological intervention, professionals support and the presence of the family with the child and/or adolescent generate positive results during treatment and after the end of it. The main focus on this research is to show that the nursing care provided to children and adolescents with cancer should not be limited to the biological body, but also consider them as beings in growth and development.

Objectives: To identify care needs of cancer patient and correlate these needs with the domains of NANDA
taxonomy. Method: Qualitative study conducted in clinical wards for hospitalization of adults of a university
hospital in Rio de Janeiro. Seven interviews were conducted and analyzed by the method of thematic analysis.
Results: The interviews showed that cancer patients have their sleep patterns, nutrition and eliminations
changed during hospitalization. Also underlined the hope of a cure, the belief and support of family and friends
actuate in the process of coping with the disease. In the interviews two dimensions of nursing were identified:
nursing related to techniques and proceedings, and Nursing related to therapeutic communication. Conclusion:
To identify needs for nursing care means to completely observe those patients, see beyond the disease, see a
human being who has beliefs, values, coping skills, and strong support from family and friends.