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Discuss the pathophysiology of colon cancer.

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Doctors know that breast cancer occurs when some breast cells begin to grow abnormally. These cells divide more rapidly than healthy cells do and continue to accumulate, forming a lump or mass. Cells may spread (metastasize) through your breast to your lymph nodes or to other parts of your body.

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What are two major genes identified in breast cancer?

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Two major genes have been identified- BRCA1 and BRCA2.

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What are some factors that may increase the risk of breast cancer?

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Some studies have implicated a higher-fat diet, Some medications, like estrogen, seem to increase the risk of breast cancer. Exposure to radiation also increases the risk. Childlessness and delayed childbirth also may be factors.

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Where does breast cancer most often begin?

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Breast cancer most often begins with cells in the milk-producing ducts (invasive ductal carcinoma). Breast cancer may also begin in the glandular tissue called lobules (invasive lobular carcinoma) or in other cells or tissue within the breast.

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What factors may increase the risk of breast cancer?

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Researchers have identified hormonal, lifestyle and environmental factors that may increase your risk of breast cancer.

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Name:

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ASSESSMENT

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Fatigue

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Loss of appetite

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but it’s not clear why some people who have no risk factors develop cancer

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yet other people with risk factors never e

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Its likely that breast cancer is caused by a complex interaction of your genetic makeup and your environment.

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Generalized weakness

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MEDICAL MANAGEMENT- PHYSICIAN’S ORDER

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Vmastectomy

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VSurgical removal of affected area of the

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lymph nodes lumpectomy for smali

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tumors

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Subjective Cues

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YLymph node dissection

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Schedule:

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Special Notation

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VRadiation therapy:.

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VProphylactic bilateral mastectomy for

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women with BRCA1 or BRCA2

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genes.

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VRadiation therapy to decrease tumor

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Size.

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Oxygen therapy to supplement the

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needs of the body.

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Nursing Care Plan

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Nursing

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Diagnosis

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Airway

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V• High-protein

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high-calorie diet to meet

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the needs of the body.

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Ineffective

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Clearance

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Anorexia.

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Vomiting

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Laboratory/Diagnostic

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Examination

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Weight loss due to the caloric needs-of the tumor

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taking away

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from the needs of the body.

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Mammography may

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show mass.

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Mass in breast

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usually painless

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Nipple inversion

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drainage

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✔ Biopsy is confirmative

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for cancer.

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Ultrasonography tó

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further delineate the

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mass.

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MRI of breast.

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CT scan to check for

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metastasis.

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THỊS AocUMENTIS THE PROPHRIY OF PHINMA EDUCATION

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Cellular Aberrations

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Acute and G

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Intervention

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Monitor irespiratory rate

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depth

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Objective Cues

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THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPFRIY OF PHINMA FDUCATION

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Module #42 Student Activity Sheu

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Medication

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Chemotherapy before

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Surgery to shrink some

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tumors

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or after surgery:

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fluorouracil

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cyclophosphamide

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methotrexate

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doxorubicin

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epirubincin

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vincristine

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paclitaxel

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docetaxel

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Hormonal therapy:

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tamoxifen

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anastrozole

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Assess for dyspnea

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stridor

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voice.

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pain control:

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Class number:

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Caution patient to avoid bending neck; support head with pillows.

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Assist with repositioning

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deep breathing exercises

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as indicated.

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Date:

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Administer analgesics for

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morphine

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fentanyl

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Hormone replacement

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therapy

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IV fluid

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V as ordered

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Evaluation

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Client will maintain a

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patent airway

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with

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aspiration prevented.

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Name:

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ASSESSMENT

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Fatigue

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Loss of appetite

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but it’s not clear why some people who have no risk factors develop cancer

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yet other people with risk factors never e

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Its likely that breast cancer is caused by a complex interaction of your genetic makeup and your environment.

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Generalized weakness

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MEDICAL MANAGEMENT- PHYSICIAN’S ORDER

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Vmastectomy

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1ON

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VSurgical removal of affected area of the

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112
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lymph nodes lumpectomy for smali

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113
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tumors

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Subjective Cues

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YLymph node dissection

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Schedule:

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Special Notation

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VRadiation therapy:.

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VProphylactic bilateral mastectomy for

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women with BRCA1 or BRCA2

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genes.

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VRadiation therapy to decrease tumor

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Size.

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Oxygen therapy to supplement the

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needs of the body.

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Nursing Care Plan

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Nursing

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Diagnosis

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Risk for

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Airway

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V• High-protein

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high-calorie diet to meet

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the needs of the body.

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Ineffective

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Clearance

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Anorexia.

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Vomiting

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Laboratory/Diagnostic

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Examination

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Weight loss due to the caloric needs-of the tumor

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taking away

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from the needs of the body.

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Mammography may

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show mass.

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Mass in breast

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usually painless

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Nipple inversion

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drainage

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✔ Biopsy is confirmative

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for cancer.

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Ultrasonography tó

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further delineate the

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mass.

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MRI of breast.

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CT scan to check for

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metastasis.

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THỊS AocUMENTIS THE PROPHRIY OF PHINMA EDUCATION

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Cellular Aberrations

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Acute and G

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Intervention

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Monitor irespiratory rate

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depth

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Objective Cues

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THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPFRIY OF PHINMA FDUCATION

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Module #42 Student Activity Sheu

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Medication

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Chemotherapy before

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Surgery to shrink some

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tumors

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or after surgery:

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fluorouracil

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cyclophosphamide

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methotrexate

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doxorubicin

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epirubincin

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vincristine

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paclitaxel

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docetaxel

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Hormonal therapy:

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tamoxifen

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anastrozole

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Assess for dyspnea

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stridor

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voice.

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pain control:

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Class number:

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Caution patient to avoid bending neck; support head with pillows.

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Assist with repositioning

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deep breathing exercises

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as indicated.

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Date:

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Administer analgesics for

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morphine

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fentanyl

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Hormone replacement

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therapy

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IV fluid

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V as ordered

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Evaluation

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Client will maintain a

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patent airway

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with

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aspiration prevented.

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