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Therapeutic Procedure

Louis STUDENT NAME Nadia _____________________________________ Chemotherapy PROCEDURE NAME ____________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER 15 ___________

Description of Procedure A medical procedure that can target & eliminate rapidly dividing cells with in the body do to cancer, an autoimmune disease, or other medical conditions.

Indications Control the progression of cancerCure cancer or an autoimmune diseasePallitive treatment for terminal diseasesEliminate rapidly dividing cells in combination with radiation or surgery

Outcomes/Evaluation monitor cell division. monitor vitals w/i normal monitor for adverse effects & when to contact a physician

Potential Complications 1. Anemia & thrombocytopenia: low red blood cells and low platelet count2. Chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy: loss of peripheral nerve sensory motor fxn3. Neutropenia or immunosuppression: supression of immune system or risk of infection bc of dec. neutrophils

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Nursing Interventions (pre, intra, post) Pre: review patient level of knowledge about treatment, monitior for adverse effects, medication administration with certified nurses, administer prescribed antiemitic meds.Intra: Monitor vitals, adverse effects, IV infusion, extravasationPost: Education signs/symptoms of complications, Education on vascular devices & handling of oral meds, when to seek medical intervention

Client Education Avoid large crowds. Record and report any fever. Wash toothbrush daily in dishwasher, avoid bacteria containing foods, injury and bleeding prevention and interventions, inspect skin with protection, avoid NSAIDs.

Nursing Interventions 1. Assess the patient for possible bleeding or risk of bleeding. Educate the patient on potiental for falls and inact fall risk precautions.2. Monitor for possible loss of feeling or numbness & educate on fall/injury prevention3. Monitor for possible infection, temperature, ANC, & WBC...