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SARCOMA (NURSING INTERVENTIONS (Monitor signs of of infection, Assess…
SARCOMA
NURSING INTERVENTIONS
Monitor signs of of infection
Assess patient's level of anxiety
Teach handwashing technique before providing care
Assess possible need for special counseling
Monitor signs of bleeding and febrile episodes
Maintain Trendelenvurg and prone position as ordered
CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS
Limp
Broken bone
Swelling
Abdominal pain
Pain on the affected bone
Weight loss
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
MRI Scan
Bone scan (osteosarcoma)
CT Scan
Biopsy
PHARMACOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT
Cormegen
Dactinomyocin Hydrochloride
Eribulin Mesylate
Pasopanib Hydrochloride
MANAGEMENT
Radiation
Chemotherapy
Surgery
Targeted therapy
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Mutations causes cell to grow and multiply uncontrollably
Accumulation of abnormal cells form a tumour
Mutations happen in the DNA within cells
Cells break away and metastasize
PREVENTION
Avoid exposure to certain chemicals
Avoid smoking
Avoid exposure to radiation
DEFINITION
Malignant tumour of connective tissue or other non-epithelial tissue