NUR 2214 Exam 6
- Body systems involved in has exchange
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neurologic respiratory
cardiovascular
- labs indicative of impaired gas exchange
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ABG CBC
Sputum Exam Skin tests Pathologic analysis
- sickle-cell anemia management
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fluids and pain meds bed rest
transfusions oxygen antibiotics
- seven warning signs of cancer
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CAUTION change or bladder habits 1 / 4
any sore that does not heal unusual bleeding or discharge thickening or lump in breast or elsewhere indigestion obvious change in wart or mole nagging cough or hoarseness
- diet recommended for cancer pt
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high in protein and carbs
- diet recommended to prevent colon cancer
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cruciferous veggies (from cabbage family, broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, cabbage, and kale)
increase fiber less animal fat maintain average body weight
- s/s colon cancer
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blood in stool anorexia
vomiting weight loss anemia abnormal stools
guarding or abdominal distention late signs
abdominal mass cachexia 2 / 4
- general signs of cancer
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reduced immunity and blood-producing functions altered GI structure and function
motor and sensory deficits decreased respiratory function
- pt teaching after a lobectomy
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you will become more tired do arm and shoulder exercises
PT and OT may visit dont lift heavy objects avoid sitting with legs down or crossed for long periods of time elevate knees and lower legs when lying down use incentive spirometer do not drive on pain meds return to a healthy diet when you feel able do not smoke and stay away from ppl who do
- when to seek medical care after a lobectomy
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fever SOB
NV palpitations increased pain increased coughing or brown/bloody mucous increased redness/swelling or pain at site
- s/s of melanoma
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large brownish spot with darker speckles mole that changes color, size, feel or bleeds 3 / 4
small lesion with irregular border and proportion that appear red, white, blue, or blue-black dark lesions on palms, soles, finger-tips/toes, or on mucous membranes lining the mouth, nose, vagina or anus
Most common attributes
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ABCDE's
Asymmetrical shape Borders that are irregular Changes in color Diameter is growing or larger than 1/4 an inch/ 6mm Evolving as it changes over time (new itchiness or bleeding, one part of the mole doesnt match the rest)
- dx for melanoma
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wood's lamp punch skin biopsy
diascopy
- wood's lamp
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dx for skin cancer
black light examination that exposes some skin infections performed in darkened room no pain
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