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MELANOMA IMG-20201115-WA0088 - Coggle Diagram
MELANOMA
PHARMACOLOGY
Radiation
Targeted therapy
Chemotherapy
Immunotherapy
CLINICAL MANIFESTATION
Develop on a new different pigment on the skin
Change on a existing mole
DIAGNOSTIC STUDY
Physical examination
Sample for biopsy
Culture
HEALTH EDUCATION
Advise patient to wear protective clothing that will protect them from the sun
Advise patient to wear sunscreen
Advise patient to avoid sun burn during midday
Patient should avoid tanning lamps and beds
REFERENCES
Dr S Smith (2002) Menaloma education
https://www.medicinenet.com/skin-cancer
Medication Bitolow (2004)
https://www.registerednursery.com
CAUSES
Ultraviolet radiation
Fair skin
Tanning beds
Sun exposure for a long time
Atypical mole syndrome
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
During radial phase malignant cells develop and grow in a radial way in the epidermis
They than progress to vertical growth phase
Melanoma has two growth phases which are radial and vertical
This is when malignant cells develop on the dermis they than metastasis
Melanoma develop when there is solar radiation
DEFINITION
It is the most serious type of skin cancer which occurs when cells that give skin color become cancerous
NURSING CARE PLAN
INTERVENTION
Monitor signs of infection
Monitor vital signs
Assist with biopsies of skin lesion
Provide medication as prescribed by doctor
Asses patient skin from head to toe
Education patient
EVALUATION
Patient is free from skin cancer
Patient shows knowledge on prevention of skin cancer
Patient is free from metastasis
DIAGNOSIS
Acute pain on bump surface
Itching
