Nur 2502 Mdc 3 Module 4, 5 And 6 Studyguide
NUR 2502 MDC 3 MODULE 4, 5 AND 6 STUDYGUIDE Module 4 – Upper Respiratory Disorders Head & Neck • Assessment Findings Pain Lump in mouth, throat, or neck Difficulty swallowing Color changes in mouth or tongue to red, white, gray, dark brown, or black Oral lesions or sore that does not heal in 2 weeks Persistent or unexplained oral bleeding Numbness of the mouth, lips, face Change in the fit of dentures Burning sensation when drinking citrus juices or hot liquids Persistent or recurrent sore throat Shortness of breath Anorexia & weight loss • Treatment Radiation therapy Chemotherapy Biotherapy Laryngectomy Tracheotomy Oropharyngeal cancer resection • Nursing Care Maintaining a patent airway by suctioning the patient. Monitor patient for complications of surgery such as hemorrhage, airway obstruction, wound breakdown, and possible infection. Implement nutritional support to meet the patient’s needs. A feeding tube is generally inserted at the time of surgery to provide nutritional support since oral intake is not possible. Consult speech and language pathologist to assist patient with communication needs.
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