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melanoma (nursing intervention (be alert to signs of denial &…
melanoma
nursing intervention
be alert to signs of denial &depression
determine presence of suicidal ideation & assess potential on a scale 1-10
provide accurate, consistent information regarding diagnosis &prognosis
allow patient to express feelings about the seriousness of diagnosis
teach the patient to use a sunscreen with at-least SPF 15 routinely &to avoid becoming sunburned
answer questions clarify information & correct misconceptions
encourage follow-up skin examinations
emphasize use of positive coping skills and support system
administer medication as per doctors prescription
risk factors
a history of sunburn
excessive UV light exposure
fair skin
living closure to the equator
family history of melanoma
having man moles or unusual moles
weakened immune system
clinical manifestations
mole colour changes
skin mole with regular border
darkening of the skin
bigger mole diameter
sores that do not heal
itchiness
diagnostic procedure
punch biopsy
excisional biopsy
skin exam
incisional biopsy
CT scan
treatment
chemotherapy
radiation therapy
biological therapy
surgery
drug therapy
Vemurafenib(Zelboraf)
tafinlar
trametinib
types of melanoma
ocular melanoma
acral-lentiginous melanoma
lentigo maligna melanoma
amelanotic and desmoplastic melanomas
metastatic melanoma
prevention
use sunscreens
avoid sun
wear protective clothes
avoid tanning lamps & beds
definition
is a type of cancer that develops from the pigment-producing cells known as melanocytes.