1. MASTECTOMY
Definition
Mastectomyisthe surgical removal of the breastwhichisusuallyasurgical managementforpatients
withbreastcancer. Thisisdone to preventthe metastasize of the cancercells.Breastcanceris the
mostcommon malignancyexperiencedbywomen.Breastcanceristhe uncontrolledgrowthof
breastcells.
NursingGoals
The nursinggoal for a patientwhounderwentmastectomycanbe:painmanagement,counseling
due to disturbedbodyimage,andpreventinginfectiondue tosurgical incision.
Risk for Injury
Areasinvolvingthe neckare consideredtobe the mostvascularizedpartsof a person’sbody.We all
knowthat the mostcommon complicationof asurgeryisexcessivebleedingorhemorrhage,this
was broughtaboutby excessive bloodlossintraorpostoperatively.
NDx:Riskfor Injuryrelatedtochange incenterof gravitysecondarytoextensive removal of chest
tissue
Assessment Objectives Nursing
Interventions
Rationale DesiredOutcomes
S: (none)O:The
patientmay
manifest:
edema
muscle
weakness
altered
mobility
sensoryand
perceptual
disturbances
due to
anesthesia
Apprehension,
restlessness
thirst;cold,
Short term:After
3-4 hoursof
nurse-patient
interaction,the
patientwill
verbalize
understandingof
individualfactors
that contribute to
possibilityof
injuryandtake
stepsto correct
situations.Long
Term:After3-4
daysof nurse-
patient
interaction,the
patientwill
demonstrate
behaviors,lifestyle
Establishpt.
Rapport
Monitorvital signs
frequently.
Accessmood,
copingabilitiesand
personality styles
Identify
interventionsand
safetydevices
Encourage
participationin
self-helpprograms,
such as
assertiveness
training,positive
self-image
To gaintrust and
cooperationof the
pt.
VScouldindicate
possible bleeding
That may resultin
carelessnessand
increasedrisk-taking
without
consequences.
To promote safe
physical
environmentand
individualsafety
To enhance self-
esteemandsense of
self-worth
Short term:The patientshall
verbalize understandingof
individualfactorsthat
contribute topossibilityof
injuryandtake stepsto correct
situation.LongTerm:The
patientshall demonstrate
behaviors,lifestyle changesto
reduce riskfactorsand protect
self frominjury.
2. moist,pale skin
increase in
pulse rate,
respirationrate
drop in
temperature
decrease in
urinaryoutput
changesto reduce
riskfactors and
protectself from
injury.
Provide
bibliotherapyand
writtenresources
Assistclientduring
periodsof
ambulation
Walkclient’s
unaffectedside
Instructthe client
to keepthe
shoulderslevel and
the muscle relaxed
whenwalking
For laterreview and
self-pacedlearning
The nurse supports
the clientwhenorif
clientloose balance
The clientismore
likelytodrifttoward
the side of the body
that isheavier
Clientstendto
accommodate for
the change in the
centerof gravityby
leaningtothe side
Acute Pain
NDx:Acute painr/t postoperative incision.
ASSESSMENT PLANNING NURSINGINTERVENTIONS RATIONALE EXPECTED
OUTCOME
S= Clientmay
verbalize:
Fear
O= Clientmay
manifest:
Facial Grimaces
Restlessness
Guardedbehavior
Irritability
Sleepdisturbances
Distraction
behavior
Autonomic
alterationof muscle
tone
Short term:After3
hoursof nursing
intervention,
client’spainscale
will be reduce.Long
term:After1day of
nursing
intervention,client
will be relieve from
painand will
appearmore relax.
Establishrapport
Monitorvital signs
Assessverbal/non-verbal
reportsof pain,noting
location,intensity(0-10
scale),andduration
Place inSemi-Fowler’s
positionandsupport
head/neckinneutral
positionwithsandbagsor
small pillowsasrequiredin
immediate postoperative
phase
Instructclienttouse hands
to supportneckduring
movementandtoavoid
hyperextensionof neck
Keepcall lightand
frequentlyneededitems
To gain trustof the
patient
For baseline data
Useful inevaluating
pain,choice of
interventions,
effectivenessof
therapy
Prevents
hyperextensionof
the neckand protects
integrityof the suture
line
Movementrestriction
isimposedforonlya
few hours
postoperativelyto
preventstressonthe
suture line and
Short term:After3
hrs of nursing
intervention,
client’spainscale
shall have
reduce.Long
term:After1day of
nursing
intervention,client
shall be relievedof
painand shall
appearmore
relaxed.
3. Diaphoresis
Self-focusing
Impairedthough
process
withineasyreach
Give cool liquidsorsoft
foodssuchas ice creamor
popsicles.
Encourage clienttouse
relaxationtechniquese.g.,
guidedimagery,softmusic,
progressive relaxation
Administeranalgesicsand
throat sprays/lozengesas
necessary
Provide ice if indicated
reduce muscle
tension.Gentle
flexingandstretching
isthenpermitted
accordingto pain
tolerance tohelp
preventneck
soreness
Limitsstretching,
muscle strainsin
operative area
Softfoodsmay be
toleratedbetterthan
liquidsif clients
experience sdifficulty
of swallowing
Helpsrefocus
attentionandassist
clienttomanage pain
more effectively
Reducespainand
discomfort,enhances
rest
Reducestissues
edemaand
decreasedperception
of pain
Impaired Skin Integrity
Mastectomy,like anyothersurgical procedures,includesinvasionof the insidebody,specificallythe
skinand subcutaneousarea.Uponincision,therewillbe impairmentof the skinintegritycausing
damage,impairmentof skincirculationandsensationandpaininthe incisionsite. The musclesare
thenrepairedandthe skinincisionisclosedwithsuturesthatwill eitherabsorborbe removedsoon
afterthe operation.The actual incisingof the skinisseenasan impairmentinthe skin’sintegrity.
NDx:Impairedskinintegrity R/Tsurgery
ASSESSMENT PLANNING INTERVENTIONS RATIONALE OUTCOMES
S= ØO= the patient
may manifest:
SHORT
TERM:After4
hoursof
establishrapport
monitorandrecord vital
to gainthe trustand
cooperationof the
SHORT TERM:The
patientshall participate
inpreventionmeasures
4. Presence of
surgical woundon
the breastwhere
incisionwasmade
Pain
Numbnessof
surroundingareas
Disruptionof skin
surface
Redness
Itchiness
Poorcapillaryrefill
nursing
interventions,
the patient
will
participate in
prevention
measuresand
treatment
programLONG
TERM:After1-
2 daysof
nursing
interventions,
the patient
will be able to
display
progressive
improvement
inwound
healing.
sign
assessincisionsite taking
note of size,color,
location,temperature,
texture,consistencyof
wound/lesionif possible
inspectsurroundingskin
for erythema,induration,
maceration
assessforodors anddrains
comingout fromthe skin/
area of injury
inspectskinona daily
basis,describinglesions
and changesobserved
keepthe areaclean/dry,
carefullydresswounds,
supportincision,and
preventinfection
use appropriate wound
coverings
encourage anincrease in
proteinandcalorie intake
encourage adequate rest
and sleep
encourage early
ambulationand
mobilization
provide positionchanges
practice aseptictechnique
incleansing/dressingand
medicatinglesions
instructproperdisposal of
soileddressing
client
to obtainbaseline data
to provide comparative
baseline data
to assessextentof
involvement
to assessearly
progressionof wound
healing,developmentof
hemorrhage or
infection
to promote timely
intervention/revisionof
planof care
to assistbody’snatural
processof repair
protectthe wound
and/orsurrounding
tissue
to aidin timelywound
healingforthe patient
to preventfatigue
to promote circulation
and reduce risks
associatedwith
immobility
to preventbedulcers
fromoccuring
to reduce riskof cross-
contamination
to preventspreadof
infectiousagent
and treatment
programLONGTERM:
The patientshall be
able to display
progressive
improvementinwound
healing.
5. Activity Intolerance
Activityintolerance referstothe insufficientphysiological orpsychological energytocomplete
desireddailyactivities.Mostactivityintolerance isrelatedtogeneralizedweaknessanddebilitation
secondarytoacute or chronicillnessanddisease.Thisisespeciallyapparentinelderlypatientswith
a historyof orthopedic,cardiopulmonary,diabeticorpulmonary –relatedproblems.Itisalso
commonin personswhoundergone surgeriesanditisexperiencedpostoperatively.
The personis sufferingfroma physical andpsychological inabilitytocomplete dailyactivitiescaused
by generalizedweaknessdue topost-surgical procedure.Post-operativepatientusuallyisunderbed
restfor a fewdaysthat may hinderthemtotheirusual activity.Painthatmayaccompany post-op
alsoinhibitthe clienttopossible rangesof motion.
NDx:Activityintolerance relatedtogeneralizedweakness
Assessment Objective NursingIntervention Rationale Expected
Outcome
S: ӨO: Patient
may manifest:
Weakness
Limitedrange of
motion
Fatigue
Dyspnea
Decreased
hemoglobinand
hematocritlevel
Immobility
Exertional
discomfort
Abnormal heart
rate andblood
pressure
Pallor
Cyanosis
Short term:After
4 hoursof
nursing
interventions,
the patientand
the significant,
otherswill be
able to identify
negative factors
affectingactivity
tolerance and
eliminate/reduce
theireffects
when
possible.Long
term:After3
daysof nursing
interventions,
the patientwill
be able to
improve his
activityand
perform
techniquesto
enhance activity
tolerance.
1. Establish
patient’srapport
2. Monitorand
record vital signs
3. Assesspatient’s
condition
4. Assesspatient’s
level of mobility
5. Assessnutritional
status
6. Ascertainability
to standand
move aboutand
degree of
assistance
necessary/use of
equipment
7. Provide aquite
environmentand
encourage use of
stress
management
8. Encourage
adequate rest
periods
9. Promote comfort
measuresand
provide forrelief
1. To gain trustand
cooperationof the
patient
2. To obtainbaseline
data
3. To obtainbaseline
data to be use in
evaluating
patient’s
condition
4. Thisaidsin
definingwhat
patientiscapable
of,whichis
necessarybefore
settingrealistic
goals
5. Adequate energy
reservesare
requiredfor
activity
6. To know what
goalsto be
establishto
performwellness
7. Reducesstress
and excess
stimulation,
Short term:The
patientandthe
significantothers
shall have
identifiednegative
factors affecting
activitytolerance
and
eliminated/reduce
d theireffects
when
possible.Long
term:The patient
shall have
improvedhis
activityanduse
techniquesto
enhance activity
tolerance.
6. of pain
10. Plancare with
restperiods
between
activities
11. InstructSO in
monitoring
response to
activityandin
recognizingsigns
and symptoms
12. Assistclientin
learningand
demonstrating
appropriate
safetymeasures
13. Encourage client
to maintain
positive attitudes;
suggestuse of
relaxation
techniques,such
as
visualization/guid
edimageryas
appropriate
promotingrest
8. Restprovidestime
for energy
conservationand
recovery
9. To enhance ability
to participate in
activities
10. To reduce fatigue
11. To indicate need
to otheractivity
level
12. To prevent
injuries
13. To enhance sense
of well-being
Risk for Ineffective Breathing Pattern
Anesthesiaisanartificiallyinducedstate of partial ortotal lossof sensationwithorwithoutlossof
consciousness.Anesthesia agentscanproduce muscle relaxation,blocktransmissionof painnerve
impulsesandsuppressreflexes.The depthandeffectsof anesthesiaare monitoredbyobserving
changesinrespirationandoxygensaturationandendtidal carbondioxidelevels,heartrate,urine
outputand bloodpressure.
NDx:Riskfor ineffectivebreathingpatternrelatedtochemicallyinduce muscularrelaxation
Assessment Objective NursingIntervention Rationale Expected
Outcome
S: ӨO: Patient
may manifest:
Use of
Short
term:After4
hoursof
nursing
1. Establishpatient’s
rapport
2. Monitorand record vital
signs
1. To gain trustand
cooperationof
the patient
2. To obtain
Short term:The
patientshall be
free fromsigns
and symptomsof
7. accessory
muscle to
breathe
Nasal flaring
Alteredchest
excursion
Increase
anterior
posterior
diameter
Purse lip
breathing
Decrease
inspiration/
expiration
interventions,
the patientwill
be free from
signsand
symptomsof
ineffective
breathing
pattern.Long
term:After2
daysof nursing
interventions,
the patientwill
maintaina
normal and
effective
breathing
pattern.
3. Use pulse oximetryto
monitoroxygen
saturationandpulse
rate
4. Monitorvital capacityin
patientswith
neuromuscular
weaknessandobserve
trends
5. Instructclienttodeep
breathe duringwalking
hoursor use an
incentive spirometer
6. Splintincisiontoreduce
discomfort
7. Administeroxygenas
prescribed
8. Instructclienttoself-
administeranalgesia
before deepbreathing
and coughingif a
patient-controlled
analgesiapumpis
available
baseline data
3. To detect
changesin
oxygenation
4. Monitoring
detectschanges
early
5. Deepbreathing
distendsalveoli
and promotes
increasedgas
diffusion
6. Painor fearof
paininterferes
withdeep
breathing
7. Supplemental
oxygenprovides
a higher
concentration
than foundin
room air
8. Painismore
adequately
controlledwhen
an analgesicis
givenbefore
severe pain
develops
ineffective
breathing
pattern.Long
term:The patient
shall have
maintaineda
normal and
effective
breathing
pattern.
Risk for Infection
Skinisconsideredasa firstline of defenseagainstanyforeignorganism.Because of the surgical
procedure the skinisimpairedcausingapossible entryforthe organismshencemaycause infection.
NDx:Riskfor infectionrelatedtosurgical wound
AssessmentObjective NursingIntervention Rationale Expected
Outcome
S: ӨO:
Patientmay
manifest:
Pallor
Short
term:After4
hoursof
nursing
interventions,
the patientwill
1. Establishpatient’s
rapport
2. Monitorand record
vital signs
3. Stressproperhand
washingtechnique
1. To gain trustand
cooperationof the
patient
2. To obtainbaseline data
3. Patientswithpoor
nutritional statusmay
Short term:The
patientshall have
identifiedand
demonstrated
interventionsto
preventorreduce
8. Weakness
Withdry
and intact
dressingon
the excised
area
Swelling
overthe
incision
area
be able to
identifyand
demonstrate
interventions
to preventor
reduce riskof
infection.Long
term:
After2 days of
nursing
interventions,
the patientwill
achieve timely
woundhealing
and be free
fromsignsand
symptomsof
infection.
4. Provide regular
cathetercare
5. Instructon proper
woundcare
6. Encourage to eat
vitaminCrich foods
7. Emphasized
necessityof taking
antibioticsas
directed
8. Closelyobserveand
instructto report
signsand symptoms
of infectionsuchas
fever,sore throat,
swelling,painand
drainage
9. Inspectthe wound
for swelling,unusual
drainage,odor
redness,or
separationof the
suture lines
10. Emptyand re-
establishnegative
pressure inclose
wounddrainsat
leastonce pershift
be anergicor unable to
mustera cellular
immune response to
pathogensandare
therefore more
susceptibletoinfection
4. For firstline defense
againstnosocomial
infectionsorcross
contamination
5. To maintainoptimal
nutritional status
6. To promote wound
healing
7. To boostthe immune
system
8. To preventanddetect
as earlyas possible the
presence of any
progressinginfection
9. Woundinfectionare
accompaniedbysigns
of inflammationanda
delayinhealing
10. Negative pressurepulls
fluidfromthe
incisional area,which
facilitateshealing
riskof infection.
Long term:
The patientshall
have achieved
timelywound
healingandfree
fromsignsand
symptomsof
infection.
Ineffective Therapeutic Management
Withan ongoingchanges inhealthcare,patientsare beingexpectedtobe co-managersof their
care. Theyare beingdischargedfromhospitalsearlier,andare face withincreasingcomplex
therapeuticregimenstobe handledinthe home environment.Likewise,patientswithchronic illness
oftenhave limitedaccesstohealthcare providersandare expectedassumeresponsibilityfor
managingthe nuancesof theirdisease.Patient’swithsensoryperceptiondeficits,alteredcognition,
financial limitations,andthose lackingsupportsystemmayfindthemselvesoverwhelmedandunable
to followthe treatmentplan.Elderlypatients,whooftenexperience mostof the above problems,
are speciallyathighriskforineffectivemanagementof the therapeuticplan.
Assessment Objective NursingIntervention Rationale ExpectedOutcome
S: noneO:The
patientmay
manifest:
Short Term
GoalAfter4 hours
of NPI, the will
1. Establish
patientrapport
2. Monitorand
1. to gainpatient
trust and
cooperation
Short term:The shall
verbalize acceptance of
needanddesire tochange
9. unable tomeet
the goalsof a
treatment
knowledge
deficitof
prescribed
regimen
perceived
seriousness
difficultieswith
prescribed
regimen
verbalize
acceptance of need
and desire to
change actionsto
achieve agreed-on
outcomesLong
Term GoalAfter2
daysof NPIthe
patientwill
participate in
problemsolvingof
factors interfering
withintegrationof
therapeutic
regimen
record vital sign
3. Assessfor
relatedfactors
that may
negatively
affectsuccess
withfollowing
regimen
4. Assesspatients
confidence or
herabilityto
performdesired
behavior
5. Assesspatient’s
abilitytolearn
or remember
the desired
healthrelated
activity
6. Assesspatients
abilityto
performthe
desiredactivity
7. Use therapeutic
communication
skills
8. Provide positive
reinforcement
for efforts
9. Promote client
and SO
participationin
planningand
evaluatingthe
process
10. Assistclientto
develop
strategiesfor
monitoring
therapeutic
regimen
11. Identifyhome-
and community-
basednursing
service
2. to obtain
baseline data
3. patient’s
received
seriousnessand
threatof disease
affecthisor her
compliance with
the program
4. positive
convictionthat
one can be
advised
successfully
executivea
behavioris
correlatedwith
performance
and successful
outcomes
5. cognitive
impairments
needtobe
alternative plan
can be advised
6. patient’swith
limitedfinancial
may unable to
purchase special
foods
7. to assistclientto
problem-solve
solution
8. to encourage
continuationof
desired
behaviors
9. enhances
commitmentto
plan,optimizing
outcomes
10. promotesearly
actionsto achieve agreed-
on outcomesLong
term:The patientshall
participate inproblem
solvingof factors
interferingwith
integrationof therapeutic
regimen
10. recognitionof
changes,
allowing
proactive
response
11. for assessment,
follow-upcare,
and educationin
clientshome
Risk for Dysfunctional Grieving
Extended,unsuccessful use of intellectual andemotional responsesbywhichindividuals,families,
communitiesattempttoworkthroughthe processof modifyingself-conceptbasedonthe
perceptionof loss.Dysfunctionalgrievingisastate inwhichan individual isunableorunwillingto
acknowledge ormournanactual or perceivedloss.Thismaysubsequentlyimpairfurthergrowth,
development,orfunctioning.Dysfunctionalgrief maybe markedbya broadrange of behaviorsthat
may include pervasive denial, ora refusal topartake inself-care measuresorthe activitiesof daily
living.
NDx:Riskfor dysfunctionalgrievingr/tlossof breast
Assessment Objective NursingIntervention Rationale ExpectedOutcome
S: noneO:The
patientmay
manifest:
mildto
moderated
decrease in
mood
”acting out”
behavior
Guilt
Deviationfrom
unusual
behaviorpattern
Withdrawal
fromothersand
normal activities
Behavior
Short Term
GoalAfter4 hours
of NPIthe patient
will verbalize a
sense of beginning
to deal withgrief
occurringfrom the
lossof breastLong
Term GoalAfter2
daysof NPIthe
patientwill
participate in
therapyto learn
newwaysof
dealingwith
anxietyand
feelingsof
inadequacy
1. Establish patientrapport
2. Monitorand record vital
sign
3. Assessclientsabilityto
manage activitiesof daily
livingandperiodof time
since losshasoccurred
4. Note stage of grief is
experiencing
5. Acknowledgeclient’ssense
of relief whendeath
followsalongand
debilitatingcourse
6. Meetwithboth members
of the couple
7. Encourage clientandSO to
identifyhealthycoping
skillstheyhave usedinthe
past
8. Refertoother sourcesas
needed,counselling,
psychotherapy,
1. The nurse
presence
provide
support.
Ensuring
privacy
demonstrate
for the
client’s
dignity
2. Numbingthe
mind
interferes
withgrieving
3. Sharingthe
significant
loss
withperson
whohas
surviveda
similar
experienced
Short term:The
patientshall
verbalize asense of
beginningtodeal
withgrief occurring
fromthe lossof
breastLong
term:The patient
shall participate in
therapyto learn
new waysof dealing
withanxietyand
feelingsof
inadequacy
11. regression
Somatic
complaints
Avoidance of
affectively
change topics
significance of loss
religiousreferences,grief
supportgroup
9. Avoidtryingtodiminish
the
10. Acknowledgeclient’sgrief
and reinforce thatfeeling
angry or sad isnormal and
expected
11. Stay withclientandensure
privacyduringemotional
periods
12. Avoidadministering
prescribedsedativesor
tranquilizersasa
substitute forspending
time withthe client
13. Encourage sharingwith
those whocan be
empathic,suchas another
breastcancer survivor
14. to gainpatienttrustand
cooperation
15. to obtainbaseline data
16. Theypersistandinterfere
withnormal activities,
clientmayneedadditional
assistance.
17. stagesof grief may
progressina predictable
manneror may be
experiencedindifferent
stages
18. sadnessandlossare still
there,butthe deathmay
be release andthe grieving
processmay be soother
19. to determine how theyare
dealingwiththe loss
20. these can be usedin
currentsituationto
facilitate dealingwithgrief
providesa
bondfor
healing.
12. 21. dependinguponmeaning
of the loss,individual may
require on-goingsupport
to workthroughgrief
22. grief worksinvolve dealing
withthe realityof a
significantloss
23. validatingclient’sfeelings
give permissionforhimor
herto experiencetrue
emotions
Ineffective Peripheral Tissue Perfusion
The importance of lymphaticsysteminmaintainingfluidbalance inthe body.The plasmafiltersinto
the interstitial spacesfrombloodflowingthroughthe capillaries.Muchof thisinterstitial fluidis
absorbedbytissue cellsorreabsorbedbythe bloodbefore itflowsoutof the tissue.A small amount
of interstitial fluidisleftbehind.If thiswouldcontinue overevenabrief period,the increased
interstitialfluidwouldcause massive edema.Thisedemawouldcausestissue destructionordeath.
Thisproblemcan be avoidedbythe presence of lymphaticvesselsthatactas “drains” to collectthe
excessfluidandreturnittothe venousbloodjustbefore itreachesthe heart.
NDx:Ineffective tissue perfusion(lymphedema) r/tcompromisedflow of lymphaticfluid
Assessment DesiredGoal NursingInterventions Rationale Expected
outcome
SOOThe patient
may
manifest:=weak
pulses=edema=
drowsiness
= altered
sensations
= changesin
LOC
Short Term:After
3-4 hoursof
nursing
interventions,the
patientwill be
able to
demonstrate
relaxation
techniques.Long
Term:After3-4
daysof nursing
interventions,the
patientwill be
able to
demonstrate an
improved
perfusionby
regaining
strength,strong
1. establishrapport
2. monitorand record
VS
3.assesssignsof
decreasedtse perfusion
4. identifychanges
relatedtosystemicor
peripheral alterationsin
circulation.
5. evaluate signsof
infectionwhenimmune
systemiscompromised
6. observe forsignsof
pulmonaryemboli.
7. assesslower
extremities,notingskin
1. to gain pt’strust
2. to have a baseline data
3. to plan foreffective
treatmentandgive
promptcare.
4. to assespredisposing
factors
5. to determine other
possible relatedfactors.
6. to assessfor
contributingfactors
7. to note degree of
Short
Term:Patient
shall able to
demonstrate
relaxation
techniquesLong
Term:
Patientshall
able to
demonstrate
an improved
perfusionby
regaining
strength,
strongpulse
and maintain
alertness.
13. pulse and
maintain
alertness.
texture,presence of
edema,ulcerations
8. encourage early
ambulationif possible
9. elevate HOB
10. Provide quiet,
relaxingenvironment
11. cautionpt to avoid
activitiesthatcould
increase cardiac
workload.
12. teachrelaxation
techniqueslike deep
breathing
13. encourage pt.to rest
14. positionpt.ona
semi-fowler’sposition
15. keepenvironment
allergenfree forthe pt.
16. educate onproper
handwashing
17. encourage pt.to eat
nutritiousfoods
impairmentinvolved
8. to enhance venous
return
9. to increase
gravitational bloodflow
10. To preventadditional
stressto pt.
11. to maximize tse
perfusion
12. to facilitate restand
recuperationandproper
oxygenation
13. to enable the bodyto
recuperate andrepair
14. to facilitate proper
chestexpansion
15. to preventpresence
whichmay cause
increasedmucussecretion
16. to preventinfection
17. to meetdailycaloric
requirementandfacilitate
repairwithbodytissue
Fear
Fear isa strong andunpleasantemotioncausedbythe awarenessoranticipationof painordanger.
Thisemotionisprimarilyexternallymotivatedandsource-specific,thatisthe individual experiencing
the fearcan identifythe person,place orthingprecipitatingthisfeeling.The factorsthatprecipitate
fearare, to some extent,universal,fearof death,pairandbodilyinjuryordefectare commonto
mostpeople.
NDx:Fear r/t diagnosisof canceras manifestedbyinsomniaand crying
AssessmentObjective NursingIntervention Rationale Expected
14. Outcome
S: ӨO:
Patientmay
manifest:
tachypnea
tachycardia
denial
fright
fatigue
dry mouth
Narrowed
focus
insomnia
crying
Short term:After4
hoursof nursing
interventions,the
patientwill
demonstrate
understanding
throughthe use of
effectivecoping
behaviorsand
resourcesLong
term:
After2 days of
nursing
interventions,the
patientwill display
appropriate range
of feelingsand
lessened fear..
1. Establish
patient’s
rapport
2. Monitorand
record vital
signs
3. Determine
whatthe
patientis
fearful of by
careful and
thoughtful
questioning
4. compare verbal
and nonverbal
responses
5. Assessthe
degree of fear
and the
measures
patientusesto
cope withthat
fear
6. Document
behavioral and
verbal
expressionsof
fear
7. Determine to
whatdegree
the patients
fearsmay be
affecting
his/herability
to performADL
8. Maintaina
calm and
tolerant
mannerwhile
interactingwith
patient
9. Establisha
working
1. To gain trustand
cooperationof the
patient
2. To obtainbaseline
data
3. patientwhofindit
unacceptable to
expressfearmayfind
it helpful toknow
that someone is
willingtolistenif
theydecide toshare
theirfeelingsat
sometimesinthe
future
4. to note congruencies
or misperceptionsof
situation
5. Thishelpsdetermine
the effectivenessof
copingstrategies
usedbythe pt.
6. Physiologic
symptomsand
complaintswill
intensifyasthe level
of fearincreases
7. Persistent,
immobilizingfears
may requires
treatmentwith anti-
anxietymedications
8. The patient’sfeeling
of stabilityincreases
ina calmand
nonthreatening
atmosphere and
ongoingrelationship
establishestrustand
a basisfor
communicating
fearful feelings
9. If home environment
Short term:The
patientshall
demonstrate
understanding
throughthe
use of effective
coping
behaviorsand
resourcesLong
term:
The patient
shall display
appropriate
range of
feelingsand
lessenedfear..
15. relationship
through
continuityof
care
10. Provide safety
measure within
the home when
indicated
11. As patientfear
subsides,
encourage
him/herto
explore specific
events
precedingthe
onsetof fear
12. Encourage rest
periods
13. Exercisesin
relaxation,
meditation,or
guidedimagery
isunsafe,patient’s
fearsare notresolved
and fearmay
becomingdisabling
10. Recognitionand
explanationof factors
leadingtofearare
significantin
developing
alternative responses
11. Restimprovesability
to cop
12. Exercise reducesthe
physiological
response tofear
OtherNursingCare Plans
SleepPatternDisturbance
Painisa discomfortthatis causedby the stimulationof the nerve endings.Since painisexperience
by the patientthere are timesthathe can’t control it that makeshimunable tosleepandsudden
wake up due to paincause interruptiontosleepcausingsleepdisturbance.
Hyperthermia
Bodytemperature elevatedusuallyoccursinresponse toaninfectionorinflammationtemperature
usuallycontrolledbythe Hypothalamusthe thermostatforthe body.Entryof microorganismcan
cause an alterationinthe hypothalamicsetpoint.Bodytemperature elevationoccurswhenthe
body’simmune response istriggeredbypyrogens(fever- producingsubstances)andinterleukin1,a
part of the innate immune system,andproductbythe phagocyticcells.These chemicalsstimulate
the cellsof the hypothalamustoproduce prostaglandinE,thusincreasingthe temperature setpoint.
Turningup the heatis the body’swayof fightingthe microorganismandmakingthe bodyless
comfortable place forthem.Whenthisconditionoccurs,manyphysiological stressestake place.
Some of these include increasedcell metabolism,increasedheartrate,increasedcardiacoutput.
Thisprocessprevailsuntil the bodytemperature matchesthe thermal point
ImpairedPhysical Mobility
16. Mastectomyincludesincisionof vital partssuchas skin,subcutaneousfats,andsome muscles,that
causesdamage to these partswhichleadstoimpairmentof neuromuscularresponsesof the body,
that eventuallycausesthe bodytoimpairit’smobility.
DisturbedBodyImage
Mastectomyas a surgical procedure involvesthe removal of one orbothof the client’sbreasts.
Upon removal,there isapotential of developingalow self-esteemandsocial stigmadue tothe
surgical removal of the breastcreatinga disturbedbodyimage because the breastparticularlyfor
womenisa signof femininity.