Exam 2- bladder cancer Flashcards
1
Q
most common bladder cancer
A
urothelial carcinoma
2
Q
risk factors for bladder cancer
A
*smoking
males > females
occupation w/ toxins
low fluid intake
3
Q
S/S of early bladder cancer
A
hematuria
4
Q
S/S of late bladder cancer
A
frequency
urgency
dysuria
5
Q
treatment for early bladder cancer
A
intravesical therapy- BCG vaccine
6
Q
BCG MOA
A
stimulates the immune system to attack and destroy cancer cells
7
Q
nursing implications of BCG vaccine
A
live vaccine- not for immunocompromised
given via I/O cath- sterile tech
given q week for 6-12 weeks
change positions q15m
disinfect urine with/ bleach for six hours post-admin
8
Q
SE for BCG vaccine
A
bladder irritation- UTI symptoms
