Multidimensional Care 2 Exam 1
Nursing Care associated with Cancer affected by Genetic risk factors
- Complete pt./family history
- Genetic testing
- Frequent screenings
- Educate on S/S of cancer
- Educate on Cancer prevention strategies
Maintain a healthy lifestyle, reduce exposure to cancer-causing substances, adhere to
medication regimen, Routine screenings, and vaccinations
S/S of Cancer
C- change in bowel or bladder habits
A- a sore that does not heal
U- unusual bleeding/discharge
T-thickening or lump
I-indigestion or difficulty swallowing
O-obvious change in wart or mole
N- nagging cough or persistent hoarseness
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Mental Health Effects Cancer has on Clients
inevitability, loss, shock, anxiety, depression, denial
Physical Effects Cancer has on Clients
Pain, fatigue, anemia, bone loss, bleeding/bruising, constipation, diabetes, xerostomia,
alopecia, hearing loss, CV issues, Hormonal Changes, hypothyroidism, incontinence, Resp.
Issues
,Cancer Prevention
Check: get screenings and exams
Quit: stop smoking and alcohol abuse
Move: get regular physical activity
Nourish: maintain a recommended weight and eat a balanced, healthful diet
Cancer Primary Prevention
- Avoid known carcinogens
- Lifestyle, dietary changes to reduce cancer risk
- Public, patient education
Cancer Secondary Prevention
-use of screening strategies to detect cancer early
-regular screening: mammogram 40yo, breast self exam 40yo, colonoscopy 50yo, FOB test
50yo, PSA tests, DRE 50yo,
-do not reduce incidence but can reduce deaths
Cancer Tertiary Prevention
- prevent disability that can occur secondary to cancer and its treatment
- manage symptoms
- limit complications
Cancer Treatment
surgery, radiation, chemotherapy
Cancer Surgery
- localized treatment
- goals: minimize local symptoms; prevent systemic spread (cut it before it spreads);
evaluate stage of disease
Chemotherapy
the use of drugs to treat a disease
Radiation Therapy
treatment of cancer with a radioactive substance, x-ray, or radiation
, Labs for Cancer
CBC, CMP, TSH, blood protein test, tumor marker test, circulating tumor cell test
Imaging for Cancer
CT, MRI, X-rays, Nuclear medicine Scans, Ultrasound, Mammograms
Endoscopy for Cancer
Bronchoscopy, Colonoscopy, Cystoscopy, Laparoscopy, Laryngoscopy, Mediastinoscopy,
Thoracoscopy, Upper Endoscopy
Biopsy for Cancer
Breast biopsy, bone marrow biopsy, organ/specific tissue
Nursing Collaborative Care Interventions for Cancer Patients
- Maintain tissue integrity
- Promote nutrition
- Relieve Pain
- Decrease fatigue
- Improve body image/self esteem
- Assist with grieving process
-Monitor for Complications
Maintaining Tissue Integrity in Cancer Patients Interventions
Repositioning, Barrier creams, nutrition/hydration
Promoting Nutrition in Cancer Patients Interventions
foods they life, supplements, fluids
Relieving Pain in Cancer Patients Interventions
Repositioning, Ice, Heat, Essential oils, Medications, Music
Decrease fatigue in Cancer Patients Interventions
Exercise, activities
Assist in Grieving Process in Cancer Patients Interventions
Support, Spiritual needs, cultural needs, Clergy
Monitor for Complications in Cancer Patients
Nursing Care associated with Cancer affected by Genetic risk factors
- Complete pt./family history
- Genetic testing
- Frequent screenings
- Educate on S/S of cancer
- Educate on Cancer prevention strategies
Maintain a healthy lifestyle, reduce exposure to cancer-causing substances, adhere to
medication regimen, Routine screenings, and vaccinations
S/S of Cancer
C- change in bowel or bladder habits
A- a sore that does not heal
U- unusual bleeding/discharge
T-thickening or lump
I-indigestion or difficulty swallowing
O-obvious change in wart or mole
N- nagging cough or persistent hoarseness
Previous
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Next
Rewind 10 seconds
Move forward 10 seconds
Unmute
0:01
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0:15
Full screen
Brainpower
Read More
Mental Health Effects Cancer has on Clients
inevitability, loss, shock, anxiety, depression, denial
Physical Effects Cancer has on Clients
Pain, fatigue, anemia, bone loss, bleeding/bruising, constipation, diabetes, xerostomia,
alopecia, hearing loss, CV issues, Hormonal Changes, hypothyroidism, incontinence, Resp.
Issues
,Cancer Prevention
Check: get screenings and exams
Quit: stop smoking and alcohol abuse
Move: get regular physical activity
Nourish: maintain a recommended weight and eat a balanced, healthful diet
Cancer Primary Prevention
- Avoid known carcinogens
- Lifestyle, dietary changes to reduce cancer risk
- Public, patient education
Cancer Secondary Prevention
-use of screening strategies to detect cancer early
-regular screening: mammogram 40yo, breast self exam 40yo, colonoscopy 50yo, FOB test
50yo, PSA tests, DRE 50yo,
-do not reduce incidence but can reduce deaths
Cancer Tertiary Prevention
- prevent disability that can occur secondary to cancer and its treatment
- manage symptoms
- limit complications
Cancer Treatment
surgery, radiation, chemotherapy
Cancer Surgery
- localized treatment
- goals: minimize local symptoms; prevent systemic spread (cut it before it spreads);
evaluate stage of disease
Chemotherapy
the use of drugs to treat a disease
Radiation Therapy
treatment of cancer with a radioactive substance, x-ray, or radiation
, Labs for Cancer
CBC, CMP, TSH, blood protein test, tumor marker test, circulating tumor cell test
Imaging for Cancer
CT, MRI, X-rays, Nuclear medicine Scans, Ultrasound, Mammograms
Endoscopy for Cancer
Bronchoscopy, Colonoscopy, Cystoscopy, Laparoscopy, Laryngoscopy, Mediastinoscopy,
Thoracoscopy, Upper Endoscopy
Biopsy for Cancer
Breast biopsy, bone marrow biopsy, organ/specific tissue
Nursing Collaborative Care Interventions for Cancer Patients
- Maintain tissue integrity
- Promote nutrition
- Relieve Pain
- Decrease fatigue
- Improve body image/self esteem
- Assist with grieving process
-Monitor for Complications
Maintaining Tissue Integrity in Cancer Patients Interventions
Repositioning, Barrier creams, nutrition/hydration
Promoting Nutrition in Cancer Patients Interventions
foods they life, supplements, fluids
Relieving Pain in Cancer Patients Interventions
Repositioning, Ice, Heat, Essential oils, Medications, Music
Decrease fatigue in Cancer Patients Interventions
Exercise, activities
Assist in Grieving Process in Cancer Patients Interventions
Support, Spiritual needs, cultural needs, Clergy
Monitor for Complications in Cancer Patients
