Verified Answers 2025
Cancer Treatment - Answer-Cancer treatment is
dependent on the type of cancer and how far the
cancer has progressed.
Common problems associated with cancer treatment
include infections, bleeding, pain, malnutrition,
fatigue, and psycho social issues.
curative surgery - Answer-Removal of the cancerous
tumor when confined to a specific body location
,palliative surgery - Answer-Is performed to treat the
problems that the cancer or treatment of cancer has
created.
prophylatic surgery - Answer-Is performed to remove
tissues that are not cancerous but can become
cancerous.
diagnostic surgery - Answer-Is performed in order to
determine if cancer cells are present
,Reconstruction/Restorative surgery - Answer-Is
performed following treatment to restore the patients
body function such as breast reconstruction
following a mastectomy.
Pre-operative care - Answer-Ensure necessary test
are performed such as blood work, EKG and chest x
ray and ensure the patient has remained NPO for
the required time frame
Education - Answer-Patient education regarding the
type of procedure, post-operative, management to
include any restrictions, wound care, signs and
, symptoms of infection, medication, follow up
treatment, and follow up appointments
Nutrition - Answer-Ensure the patient has a consult
for the dietitian to assess nutritional and cultural
needs
Pain Control - Answer-Ensure adequate pain control
by assessing a patients' pain level frequently and
administering the prescribed medications.
Post-op complications - Answer-Assess for post
operative complications such as bleeding, infection,