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Mastatis - Coggle Diagram
Mastatis
Symptoms
Malaise
Fever
Breast lumps
Nipple discharge
Breast pain
Myalgia
Breast tenderness
Causes
Smoking
Damage to a nipple like piecing
Improper latching techniques
Breast implant
Cracked sore nipples
Tight fitting bras
Pathophysiology
This sets up an inflammatory process
This result in stasis in area of breast tissue
Result of ineffective removal of milk from the breast
Leading to pain erythema and pyrexia
It occurs in mothers who have cracked nipples
Diagnostic evaluation
Physical examination
Ultrasound
Mammogram
Biospy
Collection of swab
Treatment
Analgesics
Antibiotics
Resting
Nursing care plan
Nursing intervention
Client to re-rate pain 30mins after analgesics
Offer a tepid sponge bath
Give prescribed antibiotics and analgesics at same time as told
Rationale
To facilitate the body in cooling down and provide comfort
To assess effectiveness of treatment
To fight infection and reduce inflammation and relieve pain
Nursing diagnosis
Hyperthermia due to mastatis evidence by temp. 38,5 degrees
Acute pain due to breast inflammation evidence by pain 10/10
Ineffective breastfeeding due to pain evidence by mistatis
Definition
Is an acute inflammation of mammary gland
References
Ackley, BJ, ladwig G. B, Makic M,. S, Martinez-kratz, M. R and Zanotti M. (2020).Nursing diagnosis handbook:an evidence based guide to planning care. St Louis, MO Elsevier.
