Smoking, asbestos
Nursing Assessment:
Dyspnea, wheeze
Dry - productive cough
Hoarseness, Hemoptysis
Dx:
Broschoscopy with biopsy
Nursing Management:
Adequate rest
Force fluids
Diet:
high protein, high cal
Prepare for Surgery
Segmentectomy
Partial lung lobe
Chest tubes
Lobectomy- lobe of lung
With chest tube; lay patient on unaffected side to help lungs expand
Pneumonectomy-removal entire lung
No chest tube bec fluid accumulation in empty space desired
Lay patient affected side
Categories:
Nursing Management,
Oncology