How to care for patients with rectal cancer in the late stage

In the nursing measures for patients with advanced rectal cancer, psychology is a very critical aspect, which is the most critical factor that can affect survival time, followed by the supplementation of body nutrition. In fact, the dietary taboos for patients with advanced rectal cancer are not very strict. The following is a summary of the key points of nursing for advanced rectal cancer:

1. Comfortable recuperation environment

Late-stage patients need a comfortable and suitable environment for recuperation. Therefore, it is best to place the patient in an environment that is conducive to the patient's recuperation, ensure the patient's safety during the recuperation period, keep the room clean and hygienic, and facilitate the patient's bowel movements. The patient must be informed that it is best to do a small amount of activity before going to bed. Provide the patient with adequate nutrition and try to meet the patient's needs. The diet requires easily digestible food.

2. Observe the changes in the patient's condition

For patients who have multiple bowel movements per day, their condition should be carefully observed. When the patient sleeps more, it is necessary to observe the changes in the patient's breathing rhythm and other symptoms. When the patient is resting, try to put the patient in a semi-lateral position, keep the patient's skin clean, change the bed sheets in time, etc. The patient can also be given pain relief.

3. Diet care

The nursing diet for advanced rectal cancer is more important. It is recommended to provide patients with some food that they like and talk about topics that make them happy. Divert patients' fears and encourage them to build up confidence. A good mentality is conducive to their recovery. Some fiber fruits or vegetables can be selected for patients, and the principle of small and frequent meals can be adhered to.

For the treatment of rectal cancer, early surgical resection has the best therapeutic effect. However, because the early symptoms of rectal cancer are not obvious, when the disease is discovered, it is already in the advanced stage and the best treatment time has often been lost. Therefore, physical examinations need to be taken seriously.