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NU 300 FINAL EXAM Questions and Answers 100% Solved care of patients with cancer - *chart 22-1: care of patient with radiation* Reduced immunity and blood forming o Cancer in the marrow suppresses WBC and RBC production Motor and sensory deficits o Invasion of bone, brain, nerves o Pain o B...

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care of patients with cancer - ✔✔*chart 22-1: care of patient with radiation*



Reduced immunity and blood forming

o Cancer in the marrow suppresses WBC and RBC production



Motor and sensory deficits

o Invasion of bone, brain, nerves

o Pain

o Bone metastasis pain, fractures, spinal cord compression &

hypercalcemia which leads to decreased mobility



Fear



Peripheral Neuropathy

Decreased respiratory and cardiac function

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o Compression of the airways and vasculature



Altered GI structure and function

o Increased need for nutrients (Protein and Carbs esp.) for tumor growth

o Cachexia

Care of the Patient with Myelosuppression and Neutropenia - ✔✔• Place

the patient in a private room whenever possible.

• Use good handwashing technique or use alcohol-based hand rubs before

touching the patient or any of the patient's belongings.

• Ensure that the patient's room and bathroom are cleaned at least once

each day.

• Do not use supplies from common areas for patients with

myelosuppression and neutropenia. For example, keep a dedicated box of

disposable gloves in his or her room and do not share this box with any

other patient. Provide single-use food products, individually wrapped

gauze, and other individually wrapped items.

• Limit the number of health care personnel entering the patient's room.

• Monitor vital signs every 4 hours, including temperature.

• Inspect the patient's mouth at least every 8 hours.

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• Inspect the patient's skin and mucous membranes (especially the anal

area) for the presence of fissures and abscesses at least every 8 hours.

• Inspect open areas, such as IV sites, every 4 hours for manifestations of

infection.

• Change wound dressings daily.

• Obtain specimens of all suspicious areas for culture (as specified by the

agency), and promptly notify the physician.

• Assist the patient in coughing and deep-breathing exercises.

• Encourage activity at a level appropriate for the patient's current health

status.

• Change IV tubing daily, or according to unit protocol.

• Keep frequently used equipment in the room for use with this patient only

(e.g., blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, thermometer).

• Limit visitors to healthy adults.

• Use strict aseptic technique for all invasive procedures.

• Monitor the white blood cell count, especially the absolute neutrophil

count (ANC), daily.

• Avoid the use of indwelling urinary catheters.

• Keep fresh flowers and potted plants out of the patient's room - hospital

policy based.

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• Teach the patient to avoid eati

Skin Protection During Radiation Therapy - ✔✔• Wash the irradiated area

gently each day with either water or a mild soap and water as prescribed by

your radiologist.

• Use your hand rather than a washcloth to be gentler.

• Rinse soap thoroughly from your skin.

• If ink or dye markings are present to identify exactly where the beam of

radiation is to be focused, take care not to remove them.

• Dry the irradiated area with patting motions rather than rubbing motions;

use a clean, soft towel or cloth.

• Use only powders, ointments, lotions, or creams on your skin at the

radiation site that are prescribed by the radiation oncology department.

• Wear soft clothing over the skin at the radiation site.

• Avoid wearing belts, buckles, straps, or any type of clothing that binds or

rubs the skin at the radiation site.

• Avoid exposure of the irradiated area to the sun.

•Protect this area by wearing clothing over it.

•Try to go outdoors in the early morning or evening to avoid the more

intense sun rays.

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