University:
West Coast University
Course:
NURS 110 | Introduction to Professional Nursing
Academic year:

2022
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221

Pages:

2
Author:

Hallie Randolph

Lung Cancer Long term in show bronchial epithelial changes progressing from squamous cell changes or metaplasia (abnormal changes in adult cells) to carcinoma in situ. tumors originating in the bronchi produce more mucus. Tumor growth causes partial or complete airway blockage, resulting in collapse of lung lobes distal to the tumor. Smoking, secondhand smoke, population, exposure to asbestos, male gender Tobacco smoking accounts for approximately 90% of the lung cancers and is closely associated with the histologic types. Other risk factors include genetic dis predisposition in exposure to carcinogenic industrial or air pollutants (such as asbestos, uranium, arsenic, nickel, iron oxides, chromium, radioactive dust, and coal dust). some people without any risk factors develop lung cancer. CT scan, Bronchoscopy with the needle biopsy, tissue biopsy, thoracentesis, chest x-ray, gallium scan, bone scan Cough, blood tinged sputum, chest pain, shortness of breath, weight loss, fatigue, dull chest percussion Chemotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation, photodynamic therapy, lobectomy, pneumonectomy, laser therapy, radiofrequency ablation Patient Ed: How to use home oxygen therapy, pt and family know the signs and symptoms of respiratory tract infection and the need to report to the HCP, stop smoking, refer to local branch of the ACS or ALA, educate about nicotine patch or gum and a antidepressant, encourage pt w/chronic/ recurring respiratory tract infections and chronic lung disease to see HCP for evaluation if they detect changes in the character of cough. Nursing Intervention: Provide comprehensive supportive care and patient teaching to minimize complications and promote recovery from surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy. Evaluate the patient, who should experience an uneventful recovery from surgery, radiation, Or chemotherapy. The patient and family are caregivers should verbalize an understanding of risk factors an alter their smoking behavior as appropriate. The patient should follow the treatment regimen and understand the need for good pulmonary hygiene and follow up. Here she should also recognize signs and symptoms of respiratory tract infection and understand the need to report these immediately. Screening: Annual low-dose CT scan for at-risk population.