Lung Cancer
Causes of lung cancer
What is smoking, second hand smoke, pollution, asbestos
A patient with a tracheostomy tube who doesn't want to leave their house because of how they look
What is disturbed body image
The most common causes of cancer of the larynx
What is alcohol and tobacco
Priority nursing assessment after laryngectomy
What is assessing airway...humidified o2 for trach patients
85% of lung cancers are this type...
What are non small cell lung cancer
A patient who has lost more than 10% of their body mass due to lack of nutrition
What is imbalance nutrition, less than body requirements
The stages of larynx cancer that are potentially curable with single modality radiation therapy
What are stage one and two
Assessment prior to laryngectomy
What is assess if patient can read or write.
The most common symptom of lung cancer
What is a persistent cough with sputum
A patient with a radial neck dissection who is unable to speak due to swelling and pain at the incision line
What is impaired verbal communication
Forms of pain control following laryngectomy
What is analgesics, sitting in high fowler's position, support of the neck at the incision site
Staging for Larger tumor, 2 lymph nodes = Stage III disease
T2 N2 M0
late symptoms of lung cancer
What is cachexia, hemoptysis, hoarseness, pain anorexia, dysphasia and fatigue
Potential complications of post laryngectomy/lobectomy
What is hemorrhage, infection, depression, anxiety, airway obstruction
Forms of communication status post laryngectomy
What is Magic slate, picture board, alphabet board, pencil and paper
Emergency equipment needed at the bedside status post tracheostomy
What is an obturator, replacement tube, hemostat, suction equipment
The definitive diagnostic test for lung cancer
What is a lung biopsy
A potential complication status post tracheostomy
What is accidental dislodgement
Forms of speech restoration status post laryngectomy
What is Electrolarynx, tracheoesophageal puncture, esophageal speech
Nursing intervention for a patient that is hypoxic
Have patient sit up in high fowlers, administered oxygen as ordered, monitor Sa02