Female Reproductive System 2 Flashcards
Malignant tumour
Ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer risk factors
Age Genetic and family history - ovarian cancer - breast or colon cancer - genetics - child bearing history: never pregnant Hormonal factors: early menarche, late menopause Endometriosis Lifestyle factors
Ovarian cancer
Asymptomatic ( early stages)
4 most frequent experienced
Abdominal pain Increased abdominal size Needing to urinate often Feeling full after eating a small amount Pl
Ovarian cancer treatment
Surgical management
Chemotherapy
Radiotherapy
Surigcal management
Surgical removal of the tumour
Vital for staging, exploration and reduction of tumour
Chemotherapy
Follows after surgery
Radiotherapy
Reduce the size of cancer
Surgical procedures involving the female reproductive system
Hysterectomy
Vulvectomy
Oophorectomy
Pelvic exenaration
Hysterectomy
Surgical removal of the uterus to treat cancer , endometriosis, non-malignant growth, persistent pain, prolapse was
Types of hysterectomy
Subtotal hysterectomy
Total hysterectomy
Radical hysterectomy
Hysterectomy types of approaches
Laparoscopic
Vaginal
Abdominal
Nursing process- assessment
History Clinical manifestation Physical and pelvic exam Psychosocial and emotional response Patient knowledge
Diagnosis (preoperative)
Anxiety Acute pain Disturbed body image Ineffective sexuality pattern Grieving
Planning
Experience less anxiety
Achieve satisfactory pain and symptom management
Absence of complication
Improved body image
Implementation
Acute interventions rated to surgery
Teaching patient care
Monitoring and managing complication (haemorrhage, deep vein thrombosis )
