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Malignancy and Breast
Nurses employ an organized method called a Nursing Care Plan (NCP) to offer holistic care for patients with breast cancer, addressing their physical, emotional, and psychological needs during diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
An Overview of Breast Cancer
In developing nations, breast cancer—a disorder caused by aberrant cell growth—is the second leading cause of mortality. Both men and women can develop breast cancer. However, it is significantly more prevalent among women.
1. The evaluation
Monitor vital signs (BP, pulse, temperature)
Evaluate your level of exhaustion and pain.
Examine the surgery site following a lumpectomy or mastectomy.
Keep an eye out for side effects from radiation and chemotherapy, such as nausea and hair loss.
Assess your emotional state (depression, anxiety, and terror).
Evaluate your level of hydration and nourishment.
2. Nursing Diagnoses
Acute pain following surgery or therapy
Low immunity increases the risk of infection
Chemotherapy-related fatigue
disturbed perception of one's physique (after breast ectomy)
Emotional anguish and anxiety
🎯 3. Objectives and Results
Pain is lessened and controllable.
No problems or infection
The patient keeps up a healthy diet
Enhanced emotional stability
The patient is aware of self-care
4. Interventions by Nurses
🔹 Pain Control
Give out prescription medications, such as paracetamol.
Assign a comfortable position
Apply relaxation methods
🔹 Preventing Infection
Keep your wounds aseptic.
Keep an eye on wound healing and temperature
Teach the patient good hygiene
🔹 Handling Weariness
Promote sleep and rest
Arrange tasks with breaks.
Give a diet high in energy and emotional support.
Offer guidance and assurance
Promote family support
Address issues with body image.
🔹 Following Surgery
Instruct arm exercises to avoid stiffness.
Observe edema and discharge.
5. Patient Education 📚 Prevent lymphedema
The value of follow-up appointments
Adherence to medications
A balanced diet and way of life
Early reporting of symptoms (fever, edema, and discomfort)
✅ 6. Assessment
Controlled pain
No evidence of infection
The patient is emotionally stable.
Enhanced stamina and recuperation
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