examination‚ and a stereotactic core biopsy indicated a malignant tumor. Although the surgeon recommended a mastectomy because of the size of the tumor‚ Mrs. Thomas chose to have a lumpectomy. Now three weeks postoperative‚ she is scheduled for chemotherapy. Subjective Data Never had a routine mammogram Never practiced Breast Self-Examination (BSE) States she deserves to have breast cancer for being so careless about her health Chose to have a lumpectomy to remove the tumor despite its large
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The fifty-eight year old lady mentioned in the case history is diagnosed with skin cancer. She has been referred for a chemotherapy session and is informed by the oncologist of the side effects; nausea and vomiting. Vomiting also referred to as emesis in medical terms ‘is the forceful expulsion of the contents of the gastrointestinal system out through the mouth’ (Virtual medical centre‚ 2005). It is the symptoms of many different conditions and the side effects of certain drugs. Vomiting is the
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Question 1: (see full question) Which of the following observations should the nurse make first when the client who has had a modified radical mastectomy returns from the operating room to the recovery room? You selected: Ensuring that the client’s airway is free of obstruction. Correct Explanation: The highest priority when a nurse receives a client from the operating room is to assess airway patency. If the airway is not clear‚ immediate steps should be taken so that the cli... (more)
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A patient may receive radiation therapy before‚ during‚ or after surgery. Some patients may receive radiation therapy alone‚ without surgery or other treatments. Some patients may receive radiation therapy and chemotherapy at the same time. The timing of radiation therapy depends on the type of cancer being treated and the goal of treatment (cure or palliation). Radiation therapy given before surgery is called pre-operative or neoadjuvant radiation. Neoadjuvant radiation may be given to shrink a
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Name of Programme: BSc (Hons) Nursing Student Name: Siti Aminah Ariffin Student Number: J9168783 Name of Module Acute Medical Care management Module Code: SDH 3010-N Module leader: Leslie Inayatullah Assignment title Reflective Essay Date of submission 10th September 2010 Word count: 3485 words Nursing as a profession is committed to the care of patients and families throughout health and illness and across all setting of care. Nurses assess and plan care to deal
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BONE CANCER The human body consists of 206 bones. Each individual bone functions differently. The body bones are arranged so that they help to support and guard many organs. The bones too function as a muscle attachment‚ which helps during movement. The most significant function of a bone is being able to produce and store cells in bone marrow. Healthy cells grow‚ split‚ and increase through out the body. Body tissue is made of cells. Nonetheless‚ several cells may be irregular. Although healthy
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Introduction Cancer‚ while one of the biggest fears in many people’s minds‚ is excessively prevalent today especially in a world where it seems as if everything is or could possibly be a carcinogen. Though knowledge is rather limited when it comes to the causes of cancer and why it appears in some people but not others‚ it is known that “cancer occurs when a cell is genetically altered and unable to control its own growth and proliferation” (MacDonald‚ 2010‚ p. 176). Unfortunately no one‚ including
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High-dose chemotherapy and stem cell transplant (Stem cell transplants allow doctors to use higher doses of chemotherapy (chemo) to destroy the cancer than in general would be tolerated. You can also get a false eye (known as a glass eye).It required spherical implant to be
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Case Study 94 (Small cell lung cancer) 1. What is fiberoptic bronchoscopy‚ and what information will fiberoptic bronchoscopy with endobronchial lung biopsy provide? Bronchoscopy is a procedure that allows the doctor to directly visualize the interior passageways of the lower respiratory tract through a bronchoscope (a long‚ narrow‚ fiberoptic‚ lighted tube inserted through the nose or mouth). With the bronchoscope‚ the doctor can see the larynx (voice box)‚ trachea (windpipe)‚ bronchi (large airways
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conducted at Catholic University of South Korea stated GUYABANO was found to kill cancer cells at 10‚000 times than the commonly used chemotherapy drug. In addition‚ Purdue University highlights Anonaceous Acetogenins‚ a unique chemical found in the fruit‚ leaves‚ bark and roots of GUYABANO as effective anti cancer agent and leaves healthy cells alone unlike chemotherapy drug (Adriamycin) which target all the cells destroying all bacteria‚ good and bad. According to Memorial SloanKettering Cancer center
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