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BRAIN TUMOR (PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (As radiation exposure continues, changes…
BRAIN TUMOR
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
- As radiation exposure continues, changes become irreversible causing DNA gene mutation
- inactivation of tumour suppressor genes and activation of oncogenes
- As adaptive mechanism, changes in cell morphology occur
- Uncontrolled cell division and decreased apoptosis
- Irritation and damage to cell structure
- Hyperplasia of brain cell giving rise to a brain tumour.
- Due to causes like chemicals and radiation exposure
NURSING MANAGEMENT
- Suggest smaller more frequent meals
- Provide pain relief measures
- Suggest foods that are well tolerated by the patient
- Encourage the family to keep the patient independent for as long as possible.
- Administer prescribed antiemetics, sedatives
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DEFINITION
- Occurs when abnormal cells form in the brain. Can either be malignant or benign
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