Nursing methods for patients with colon cancer

There are many taboos for patients with colon cancer. If they are not followed well, it will not be good for the condition. In order to recover as soon as possible, patients with colon cancer need effective care in addition to general treatment to recover as quickly as possible. The care measures for patients with colon cancer can be started from the following aspects. I hope the care measures mentioned below will be helpful to patients.

1. Observe the vital signs and condition changes of colon cancer patients, and observe the bleeding of wounds.

2. Do not eat after surgery, and eat only after gastrointestinal decompression and intestinal peristalsis recovery. Diet should be gradually changed.

3. Keep the drainage unobstructed and flush the drainage tube regularly as directed by the doctor.

4. Those who have a long-term urinary catheter should clean the urethral opening every day to prevent urinary tract infection.

5. Keep the skin around the stoma clean and dry. Apply zinc oxide ointment or comfrey oil.

6. Take good care of the artificial anus for colon cancer. In the early stage after the operation, it is advisable to sleep in a side-lying position with one side of the artificial anus on top, so as to avoid feces contaminating the wound and causing infection. The skin around the artificial anus should be kept clean. After each bowel movement, it should be cleaned with warm water and coated with vaseline ointment to protect the skin. The artificial anus should be expanded regularly with fingers wearing finger cots. When the stool becomes thinner, expansion is more necessary.

If the nursing measures are not correct, it is related to the speed of recovery of the patient, so the patient's family and friends also need to supervise and care for the patient. In terms of diet, it is necessary to cook separately for patients with colon cancer.