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LUNG CANCER- tumors of the lung arising within the walls or epithelial lining of the bronchus


PRE-DISPOSING CAUSES:

  • excessive smoking
  • occupational exposure to asbestos, arsenic, chromium, nickle, iron, radioactive substances, coal tar products, petroleum oil mist,
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS:
  • hacking non-productive cough
  • wheezing in the chest noted
  • spitting of blood or blood streaks in the sputum
  • fever due to infection like pneumonitis
  • malaise
  • weight loss
  • fatigue
  • anorexia
  • chest pain
  • dyspnea (difficulty of breathing)-due to partial bronchial obstruction
  • symptoms of metastases like bone pain, abdominal discomfort, nausea and vomiting from liver involvement
  • lobectomy-removal of one lobe
  • pneumonectomy-removal of entire lung
NURSING MANAGEMENT:
  • assist patient to undergo diagnostic procedure
  • prevention of further extension to upper respiratory tract infection
  • physical and emotional support
  • teach patient the advantage of frequent exercises after operation
  • providing supportive and rehabilitative measures

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