Oropharyngeal cancer \

Question 1

s/s

Answer 1

lesions; ulcers inside of mouth
difficulty chewing
red patches

Question 2

Priority interventions

Answer 2

• resp, airway, breathing circulation
  
  • want to protect airway
  • semi fowlers-high fowlers for good breathing
  • steroids to decrease inflamm
  • oral hygiene: soft toothbrush to prevent breathing

Question 3

what’s important?

Answer 3

Regular dentist visits

Question 4

what is done?

Answer 4

tumor resection; radiation