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PANCREATIC CANCER download (2) (Signs and Symptoms (Jaundice, belly and…
PANCREATIC CANCER
Difinition
it is the cancer of the pancreas
Signs and Symptoms
Jaundice
belly and back pain
elevated blood sugars
nausea
malaise
vomiting
abdominal pain and back pain
bloating
smoking
diabetes
chronic pancreatits
genetics
diet e.g high in fat and meat
Nursing care plan
monitor vital signs
give medication to stop vomiting eg maxolon
do limb exercises to promote blood circulation
feed the patient sugar free food
give relevant health education on diet
monitor urine output
whipple procedure
chemotherapy
abnormal multiplication of cells of the pancreas
leading to the formation of the mass
leading cancerous cells
leading to malfunctioning of the pacreas
Diagnostic procedure
CT scan
ultrasound
endoscope (biopsy)
PET scan
magnetic resonance imaging
laporoscopy
endoscopic ultrasound
obesity
diet
Pathophysiology
Risk factors
