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LYMPHANGIOMA LYM (CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS (Swelling, Appearance of…
LYMPHANGIOMA
NURSING CARE PLAN
Nurses diagnose
Low Appetite
Provide patient with appetizing food
Provide patient with six small meals frequently
Monitor intake and output
Risk of infection
Ensure patient is on safe environment
Teach patient hand hygiene
Do wound dressing where necessary
Immobile
Turn patient every after two hours
Do passive excises on patient
Provide bed bath on patient
Assist patient with feeding where possible
Evaluation
No infection present
Improved appetite
Patient being mobile
DEFINITION
It is a swelling mass that occur on the head, Neck and mouth
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Swelling is made up of fluid that is caused by problem with lymphatic system
They usually appear at birth
It is known as lymphatic malformation
They are a result of congenital condition
The lymphatic masses are not related to cancer
CAUSES
Somatic mutations
Abnormal formation of lymphatic system
Mutation
Complications during birth
CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS
Swelling
Appearance of lymphagiomas
Pain
Infection
Breathing problems
Bleeding
DIAGNOSTIC STUDY
Ultrasound
Physical Examination
MRI
CT scan
PHARMACOLOGY
Drug Treatment
Radio-frequency
Dermabrasion
Sclerotherapy
Per cutaneous drainage
HEATH EDUCATION
Asses patient with eating needs
Provide treatment as prescribed
Provide balanced diet
Provide cancelling to family and patient
Diet
Food high in fruits and vegetables
Low fat food
Food low in carbohydrates
Highly nutritious food
REFERENCES
https://www.sciencedirect.com
https://www.healthline.com
