Nursing care for breast cancer patients who have undergone modified radical mastectomy :case study

Abstract

     This study was case study aimed to study the use of the nursing process in nursing practice for breast cancer patients who have undergone modified radical mastectomy. Study by Interviews with patients and families. By evaluating patients according to the health assessment framework using Gordon's 11 health models. Nursing practice according to the nursing process concept. In formulating nursing diagnoses Summarize and evaluate nursing results. Study period August - December 2023.

     Results : from the study of two case studies. Diagnosed with breast cancer The first case study is a Thai woman, aged 64 years, with stage 1 breast cancer. The second case is 35 years old, with stage 2 breast cancer. Both case studies was treated by modified radical mastectomy. Nursing results It was found that in both case studies, all problems were resolved. Take care until symptoms improve. The doctor allowed him to go home. Case study number 1 had a total hospital stay of 9 days and a follow-up appointment was made 2 weeks after treatment with biopsy results. As for case study number 2, the doctor allowed him to go home without removing the lymphatic drainage tube and vial. Vacuum vent Follow-up appointment and removal of the lymphatic drainage tube. After selling, take it home for 5 days.