Table Group 3- Skin Cancer Patient Profile Case Study S N., a 30-year-old white
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Table Group 3- Skin Cancer Patient Profile Case Study S N., a 30-year-old white eyes. She s as a waitress and loves outdoor sports. the clinic for a physical fale-skinned with blue Wants a "checkup" because her father . Wants to know if she will get this recently died of melanoma the "outdoors" and swims every day Objective Data olood pressure 112/68, pulse 60, temperature 97.6 F, respirations 16 . Height s'5, weight 125 Ibs .Arms, legs, and face are darkly tanned . Skin examination within normal limits, no evidence of lesions, rashes, or pigment changes 1. What is the priority of care for S.N. and why? 2. Along with the physical examination, what other form of nursing assessment is indicated? 3. How do you distinguish between a normal mole and malignant melanoma? 4. List 7 risk factors for the development of skin cancer. What factors does S.N. have? What would you include in a teaching plan for S. N. to reduce her risk of developing precancerous and cancerous lesions? 5. 6. What treatment is indicated for melanoma?Explanation / Answer
The risk factors for developing precancerous and cancerous lesions are:
Teaching points:
If exposing to sun, follow these steps:
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