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Radical mastectomy CGOV-14676 mastectomy for early-stage breast cancer…
Radical mastectomy CGOV-14676 mastectomy for early-stage breast cancer_16x9
Defination
Surgical procedure involving the removal of breast.
Complications
Infection
Lymphedema
Seroma.
Bleeding
Post- operative care.
Encourage patient to move after stiches are removed
Report redness and swelling to the surgeon.
After the drain is removed encourage simple exercise
I.V. line remains, until the patient tolerates fluids taken by mouth
Offer clear liquids on the day of surgery
After liquid tolerated, diet progress to solid food
References
Headon HL, et al. The oncological safety of nipple-sparing mastectomy: A systematic review of the literature with a pooled analysis of 12,358 procedures. Archives of Plastic Surgery. 2016;43:328.
Mastectomy. American Cancer Society.
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/breast-cancer/treatment/surgery-for-breast-cancer/mastectomy.html
. Accessed Aug. 1, 2017.
Risk factors
Bleeding
Infection
Pain
Shoulder pain and stiffness
Buildup of blood in the surgical site
Pathophysiology
A modified radical mastectomy is a procedure in which the entire breast is removed, including the skin, areola, nipple, and most axillary lymph nodes, but the pectoralis major muscle is spared.
Historically, a modified radical mastectomy was the primary method of treatment for breast cancer
Nursing care plan
Nursing Diagnosis
Risk of injury
Related to
change in center of gravity secondary to extensive removal of chest tissue
Nursing interventions
Access mood, coping abilities, and personality styles
Assist client during periods of ambulation when necessary
Encourage participation in self-help programs, such as assertiveness training, positive self-image