Nursing Interventions for Primary Malignant, Bone Tumors
September 6, 2010 | In: Nursing Interventions
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Nursing Interventions: Primary Malignant, Bone Tumors
- Administer analgesics as necessary. Make sure the patient has received his analgesic before morning care or any activity that may increase pain.
- Provide foods high in protein, vitamins and folic acid.
- Administer laxatives if necessary.
- Encourage fluids to prevent dehydration and record intake and output.
- Because the patient may have thrombocytopenia, make he uses soft tooth brush and an electric razor to avoid bleeding.
- Don’t give I.M. injections or take rectal temperature.
- During radiation therapy or chemotherapy, take measures to reduce adverse reactions, such as providing the patient with plenty of fluids to drink and saline mouthwash for gargling.
- Listen to the patient’s fears and concerns and offer reassurance when appropriate.
- Regularly monitor the patient’s degree of pain and the effectiveness of analgesics and other pain relief measures, such as positioning or guided imagery.
- Evaluate the patient’s coping ability and emotional state for signs of severe anxiety, depression, or inability to cope.
- Stress the importance of getting plenty of rest and sleep to promote recovery but encourage some physical exercise.
- Try to help the patient develop a positive attitude toward recovery and urge him to resume an independent lifestyle.