About
Malignancy of the pancreas; poor prognosis
Assess
Pain, jaundice, weight loss, mid-abdomen pain, ascites, hyperglycemia
Complications
Metastasis, diabetes, death
Diagnosis
- Risk for infection related to immunodeficiency secondary to treatment.
- Risk for injury related to impaired immune defenses secondary to treatment.
- Fear related to threat of death.
- Disturbed body image related to changes in physical appearance secondary to treatment.
- Nutrition less than body requirements related to impaired oral intake.
- Impaired mucous membranes related to stomatitis secondary to treatment.
- Fatigue related to immune system compromise secondary to treatment.
- Knowledge deficit related to disease management and treatment options.
- Impaired skin integrity related to surgical intervention.
Goals
- The client will be able to express concerns and fears related to diagnosis.
- The client will identify treatment options and choices.
- The client will identify post-procedure complications and ways to minimize complication.
- The client will remain free from complications.
Interventions
- Assess and monitor vitals, pain levels, intake and output.
- Encourage small, frequent meals.
- Administer medications for pain as indicated.
- Encourage client to discuss feelings related to diagnosis.
- Teach client about treatment options, including pre- intra-, and post-care interventions.
- Monitor for complications related to diagnosis and treatment.
- Provide opportunities to discuss end-of-life care and wishes.
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