(1)
To determine:
What measures can help Mrs. C.D to deal with her hair loss?
Case summary:
A mother of two teenage daughters named Mrs. C.D aged 48 years has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She underwent a lumpectomy to remove her tumor from her breast and started adjuvant chemotherapy. She states that she faced the threats to her life. She has a thought of losing her hairs to this disease.
(2)
To determine:
After 10 days of chemotherapy treatment, Mrs.C.D. neutrophil count drops to 2000 cell/mm3. She was hospitalized due to her cough problem. Her relatives came to the hospital to visit her with fresh fruits. What action will be taken to protect her from infection?
Case summary:
A mother of two teenage daughters named Mrs. C.D aged 48 years has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She underwent a lumpectomy to remove her tumor from her breast and started adjuvant chemotherapy. She states that she faced the threats to her life. She has a thought of losing her hairs to this disease.
(3)
To determine:
The nurse finds that Mrs.C.D is curled up in the bed and sobbing. C.D. is worried about her family in case she dies of this treatment. What action will the nurse take this time?
Case summary:
A mother of two teenage daughters named Mrs. C.D aged 48 years has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She underwent a lumpectomy to remove her tumor from her breast and started adjuvant chemotherapy. She states that she faced the threats to her life. She has a thought of losing her hairs to this disease.
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