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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, respiratory
problems such as acute respiratory distress, pneumonia, and
deep vein thrombosis/ pulmonary embolism. Encourage
coughing and deep breathing using IS, ensure the patient has
DVT/PE prophylaxis ordered either pharmacological or
mechanical
internal radiation therapy - ANSWER-Radiation treatment in
which the radiation is placed inside the body in a solid or
liquid form.
,External Radiation therapy - ANSWER-Radiation treatment
that is site specific to the area of cancer. The treatment is
administered via an external machine. Ensure treatment
targets specific area by marking the sites.
Assure adequate rest - ANSWER-Fatigue is a common side
effect of radiation therapy. Be sure the patient has adequate
rest periods by grouping periods of activities to allow more
time for rest.
Skin care - ANSWER-perform frequent skin assessment and
implement measures to maintain and manage skin
breakdown
Radiation implants - ANSWER-Place patient in a private room,
maintain bed rest, never touch implants should they become
dislodged, utilize contact precautions when handling linens
and body fluids. Care providers should NOT be pregnant.
radiation enteritis - ANSWER-Common side effect of radiation
therapy. Ensure the patient is consuming a low fat diet and
administer medication to treat nausea and diarrhea.
Emotional support - ANSWER-Provide emotional and spiritual
support to the patient and family by providing education.
, Alkylating agents (Chemo types) - ANSWER-Keeps cells from
duplicating damaged DNA
Antimetabolites (chemo type) - ANSWER-Interfere with DNA
and RNA growth
Anti-tumor antibiotics (chemo type) - ANSWER-Change the
DNA to keep it from multiplying
Topoisomerase inhibitors (chemo type) - ANSWER-Seperates
the strands of DNA to enable them to be copied.
Mitotic Inhibitors (chemo type) - ANSWER-Stop cells from
dividing
Goals of Chemotherapy Include: - ANSWER-- Cure: goal is to
destroy cancer
-Control: goal is to shrink or prevent further growth of the
tumor
-Palliation: goal is to relieve the symptoms of the cancer, the
hope for a cure or control is dismal