NRSG Lung Cancer concept map with nursing diagnosis and interventions PDF

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Signs and Symptoms 

Lung Cancer Nursing Diagnosis

Impaired gas exchange

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Cancer in the lungs Two major types of lung cancer are nonsmall cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer Causes of lung cancer are smoking, secondhand smoke, exposure to certain toxins, and family history.

Intervention

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Cough that does not go away or gets worse Coughing up blood Rust-colored sputum Chest pain that is often worse with deep breathing, coughing, or laughing Hoarseness Loss of appetite Unexplained weight loss Shortness of breath Feeling tired or weak Infections that don’t go away or keep coming back New onset of wheezing

Diagnostic tests Chest x-ray CT scan of the chest Biopsy Bronchoscopy

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Assist with deep breathing exercises

Medications Labs

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Change patient position

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Sputum CBC

Chemotherapy Targeted therapy Immunotherapy

Intervention

Discuss diagnosis and Goal:

Goal:

Increase lung expansion

Promotes oxygenation Goal:

Nursing Diagnosis

Patient will verbalize understanding of diagnosis and create goals

Ineffective airway clearance

Nursing Diagnosis

Intervention

Acute Pain

Observer sputum and suction excess secretions Goal:

Intervention

Provide rest and a quiet environment

Relieve patient pain and make patient comfortable Goal:

Clear breath sounds and easier breathing

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