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Identifying A Particular Illness Using A Combination of Signs and Symptoms
Identifying A Particular Illness Using A Combination of Signs and Symptoms
Identifying A Particular Illness Using A Combination of Signs and Symptoms
1. Prophylactic surgery
_ Surgery to remove an organ or gland that shows no signs of cancer, in an attempt to prevent
development of cancer of that organ or gland. Prophylactic surgery is sometimes chosen by people
who know they are at high risk for developing
cancer.___________________________________________________________________________________
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2. Diagnostic
___ identifying a particular illness using
a combination of signs and symptoms:_______________________________________
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3. Curative surgery removes all cancer tissue
____ Curative surgery removes the cancerous tumor or growth from the
body. Surgeons use curative surgery when the cancerous tumor is localized to a
specific area of the body. This type of treatment is often considered the primary
treatment.________________________________________________________________________________
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4. Cytoreductive surgery
_ Cytoreductive surgery is an approach to cancer treatment that aims to reduce the
number of cancer cells via resection of primary tumor or metastatic deposits, in an effort
to minimize a potentially immunosuppressive tumor burden, palliate symptoms, and
prevent complications
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5. Palliative surgery
_ it generally refers to surgery performed with the intent of improving quality of life or
relieving symptoms caused by advanced
disease.___________________________________________________________________________________
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6. Second-look surgery
Second-look surgery is performed after a procedure or course of treatment to
determine if the patient is free of disease. If disease is found, additional procedures may
or may not be performed at the time of second-look surgery..
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Characterize the following types. Write your answers on the space provided.
1. Teletherapy (external beam radiation)
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2. Brachytherapy (internal radiation)
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3. Systemic (radioisotopes)
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Nursing Management:
chemo-recovery-pictures
Explain that alopecia areata and physiologic hair loss are usually only temporary and self-limiting.
For alopecia due to chemotherapy, assure the client that the hair will eventually grow back a few months
after the treatment.
Encourage the client to verbalize his/her fears and body-image concerns regarding alopecia, especially if
the client is a teenager or a young adult.
For females, encourage them to change their hairstyle or to wear head pieces or beautiful head scarfs until
their hair grows back.
Counsel male patients on the slow and limited effects of minoxidil and stress that when treatment is
stopped, the effects are reversed.
Encourage to eat a well-balanced diet, especially rich in protein and iron to promote hair growth.
Promote hair growth by encouraging them to be gentle with their remaining hair and to always keep their
scalp and hair clean.Photo credits: www.world-pharmacy-directory.com
Interventions Rationales
Restrict environmental stimuli, Vivid lighting, noise, visitors, numerous distractions, and litter
especially during planned times for rest in the patient’s physical surroundings can limit relaxation,
and sleep. disturb rest or sleep, and contribute to fatigue.