What are the nursing issues for liver cancer patients

There will be some symptoms after liver cancer surgery. Ascites is mainly caused by poor liver function and hypoproteinemia. Ascites is related to hypoproteinemia and subphrenic infection. Complications may occur after surgery. It is best to cooperate with Chinese medicine treatment after surgery to reduce the occurrence of complications.

The key points of postoperative care for patients with liver cancer are: close observation of vital signs, bleeding symptoms, changes in consciousness, jaundice, ascites, urine volume, abdominal and chest symptoms and signs, drainage of various drainage tubes, blood and urine routine, electrolyte and acid-base balance index determination, liver and kidney function tests, and special examinations such as ultrasound and X-ray should be performed when necessary. If relevant complications are found, the doctor should be contacted in time and the corresponding treatment and nursing work should be done carefully. The key points of postoperative care for patients with liver cancer are: drainage tube care. Various drainage tubes may be used after liver surgery. Various drainage tubes should be kept unobstructed and properly fixed. The drainage volume and the properties and changes of the contents should be observed and recorded in detail. Pay attention to aseptic operation and replace the drainage tube and drainage bottle every day. Double-tube closed negative pressure suction devices are often used for drainage at the liver resection site or under the diaphragm, and effective negative pressure suction should be maintained. For those with T-tube drainage, see T-tube care after biliary surgery. After hepatectomy, the drainage tube around the liver is generally placed for a few days, and the drainage tube should be removed in time when the exudate is significantly reduced. Drainage of liver abscess should be done after the patient's general condition improves, body temperature and blood routine become normal, the pus is thin and less than a few milliliters per day, or when radiography of the drainage tube shows that the volume of the abscess cavity is less than a few milliliters, then the drainage tube should be removed.

Encourage and support patients to live a normal life, do what they like, cultivate their own interests and hobbies, and re-establish their own survival value in work and study. Clean the patients regularly, keep the mouth, face, hair, hand and foot skin, perineum, and bed unit clean, and pay attention to the nutrition of food. Provide a good environment for liver cancer patients, keep it clean and warm, and keep the indoor air circulated frequently to maintain comfort. When liver cancer patients face greasy food, their first reaction is nausea, which will gradually lead to weight loss, enlarged gallbladder, enlarged liver and loss of appetite. Patients also have intestinal problems, which will cause digestive symptoms of indigestion. The diet for liver cancer is mainly to stay away from greasy food.

Patients spend most of their time with their families, so daily care is very important for them, as it is a guarantee for their treatment. Moreover, patients suffer from diseases and are in great pain both mentally and physically, so their families must do a good job of daily care for them.