Using the information from the case study below, write an essay discussing the disease and the plan of care you will create for the patient.
M.J is a 58-year old female, who discovered a lump on her right breast during self-examination. She scheduled an appointment with her doctor. After diagnostic testing of a mammogram and a biopsy, she was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC). She then proceeded to have a lumpectomy where a 4cm lump and some lymph nodes were removed in the immediate area. Four out of the fifteen lymph nodes were positive for the cancer, rating it a stage 2.
Your paper should include a title page and at least 3 references. Minimum word count is 1000-1250 words. Include the following in your essay:
Briefly explain the types and pathophysiology of breast cancer and risk factors
Provide at least 2 clinical manifestations
What types of therapies would be used for this patient?
What drug/ classification may be utilized for her type of cancer?
What are the considerations and nursing management for the patient receiving radiation and chemotherapy? What complications could arise?
Provide 2 nursing diagnosis using the NANDA format
NANDA (2012) NANDA Nursing Diagnosis List.
Provide 3 expected outcomes
Provide 4 nursing interventions
What are some supportive interventions for her and her family
Conclude your paper by discussing how you will evaluate your plan of care
