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Rasmussen College: MDC III/NUR2502 Exam 2 Focused
Review_ LATEST 2021/2022
· Neck cancer- s/s, nursing interventions, teaching regarding treatment
· S/S: leukoplakia (white, patchy lesions), erythroplakia (red, velvety lesions),
lumps in mouth/throat/neck, difficulty swallowing and chewing, foul breath,
epistaxis (nose bleeds), oral lesion or sore throat that doesn’t heal in 2 wks,
persistent/unilateral ear pain, persistent/unexplained oral bleeding, numbness
of mouth/lips/face, jaw pain, change in fit of dentures, voice hoarseness,
SOB, burning sensation when drinking citrus or hot liquids
· Nursing interventions: fowlers or semi fowlers, monitor for hemorrhage
after surgery, wound flap/reconstructive tissue care, prevent wound
breakdown, admin opioid analgesics, feeding tube, teach how to
minimize anxiety, monitor for resp. distress
· Teaching about tx:
o radiation s/e: dry mouth (increased risk for dental cavities, infections,
bad breath), hoarseness of voice, skin irritation, difficulty swallowing,
impaired taste; avoid exposing area to sun, heat/cold, abrasive actions
(shaving)
o laryngectomy or cordectomy: need feeding tube sort-term, alt.
means of communication, self mgmt of airway, tracheostomy may
be temp. or permanent, stoma care
· Nasal fractures- s/s, treatments, nursing interventions, post-operative care and
teachings
· S/S: deviation, misaligned bridge, change in nasal breathing, crepitus on
palpitation, bruising, pain, blood or clear drainage from nose (CSF may
indicate skull fracture)
· Tx: closed reduction (move bone back into place), rhinoplasty,
nasoseptoplasty
· Nursing interventions: semi-fowlers, maintain airway
· Post-op care and teaching: observe for edema and bleeding, cool compress
to reduce swelling, analgesics, change drip pad as needed, don’t sniff
upward or blow nose, stool softeners to ease bowel mvmts so pt doesn’t
strain, avoid aspirin and NSAIDs, let pt know edema and bruising is
expected and can last for weeks, drink adequate fluids, use of humidifier
· Rhinosinusitis- s/s, diagnosis, treatment
· Sinus infection
· S/S: nasal swelling, congestion, headache, facial pressure, pain,
tenderness, low-grade fever, cough, purulent or bloody nasal drainage
(everything is inflammed)
· Diagnosis: CT scan, physical exam and if has s/s for 10 days (to make sure
it's not a virus bc viruses last 7-10 days) OR is sick, gets a little better, and
then s/s get worse
· Tx: broad spectrum abx, analgesics, decongestants, intranasal steroid
spray, steam humidification, hot/wet packs over sinuses, nasal saline
irrigations, increased fluids
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, · Differentiating CSF from nasal drainage
· CSF has glucose and yellow halo when dried
· COPD and oxygen
· Be careful not to give too much O2 for too long, bc it can take away the
hypoxic drive to breathe, expect them to have lower O2 sat and that’s okay
88-93%
· Obstructive sleep apnea- s/s, treatment, nursing interventions
· S/S: excessive daytime sleepiness, inability to concentrate, irritability
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