Approach To Care: Cancer: A Case Study
Approach to Care: Cancer
Crystal Fore
Grand Canyon University: NRS 410v Pathophysiology and Nursing Management of Clients Health
November 9, 2014
Approach to Care: Cancer Devastation and fear of the known are common feelings for those who receive news of having Cancer. Every year, over a million people will be diagnosed with cancer annually according to the American Cancer Association. When first receiving a cancer diagnosis, it is difficult for clients and loved ones to really understand any information provided immediately after the diagnosis is given. Every cancer is also staged from a biopsy of the site, and as a nurse, it is important to really understand the type of cancer along with the current stage. There is a multitude of cancer information available, but really the nurse needs to be prepared to provide accurate information to patients and families. This paper will provide a brief description of the stages of cancer, some of the side effects from treatments available, and care of the patient with cancer.
Staging of Cancer
A physician will stage a cancer from 0 to IV to determine just how large the tumor is and how systemic it has become. “By moving through the bloodstream or lymphatic system, cancer cells can spread from the primary site to lymph nodes or to other organs, …show more content…
Side effects will vary depending on the location of the treatment. “Radiation on the lower trunk for gynecologic cancer and cancer in the prostate leads to diarrhea, frequent voiding and pain as well as affected sexuality. When head and neck area are irradiated, mouth dryness, taste changes, swelling, pain in the mouth and throat, loss of appetite and eating problems occur” (Pederson, Koktved, & Nielsen, 2013). Another treatment is Chemotherapy. Patients receiving chemotherapy often experience nausea, vomiting, and poor
Crystal Fore
Grand Canyon University: NRS 410v Pathophysiology and Nursing Management of Clients Health
November 9, 2014
Approach to Care: Cancer Devastation and fear of the known are common feelings for those who receive news of having Cancer. Every year, over a million people will be diagnosed with cancer annually according to the American Cancer Association. When first receiving a cancer diagnosis, it is difficult for clients and loved ones to really understand any information provided immediately after the diagnosis is given. Every cancer is also staged from a biopsy of the site, and as a nurse, it is important to really understand the type of cancer along with the current stage. There is a multitude of cancer information available, but really the nurse needs to be prepared to provide accurate information to patients and families. This paper will provide a brief description of the stages of cancer, some of the side effects from treatments available, and care of the patient with cancer.
Staging of Cancer
A physician will stage a cancer from 0 to IV to determine just how large the tumor is and how systemic it has become. “By moving through the bloodstream or lymphatic system, cancer cells can spread from the primary site to lymph nodes or to other organs, …show more content…
Side effects will vary depending on the location of the treatment. “Radiation on the lower trunk for gynecologic cancer and cancer in the prostate leads to diarrhea, frequent voiding and pain as well as affected sexuality. When head and neck area are irradiated, mouth dryness, taste changes, swelling, pain in the mouth and throat, loss of appetite and eating problems occur” (Pederson, Koktved, & Nielsen, 2013). Another treatment is Chemotherapy. Patients receiving chemotherapy often experience nausea, vomiting, and poor