Postoperative care for patients with lymphoma

Many lymphoma patients need surgery to treat the disease, but the surgical process involves multiple organs and a wide range of tissue damage, which has a greater impact on the patient's body, and some may even have obvious functional impairments.

1. Psychological care: After surgery, patients may often become pessimistic, disappointed, and in a bad mood due to functional impairment or hopelessness of treatment. At this time, psychological care should be done patiently to stabilize their emotions and build their confidence in overcoming the disease and disability.

2. Diet care: Give high-protein, high-calorie foods, such as eggs, milk, duck, meat, etc., to ensure adequate daily nutrition and promote recovery. For patients who have difficulty swallowing and chewing, liquid or semi-liquid food can be given. To increase appetite, do 4 to 5 minutes of light exercise before eating and eat with family members. The menu should be changed frequently, and pay attention to color, aroma and taste; patients with poor appetite can eat small meals frequently. At the same time, give hawthorn, yam and other spleen-strengthening and appetite-stimulating drugs.

3. Functional exercise: Since most patients are weak after surgery, it usually takes some time to recover their physical strength. Do not rush for success, but exercise step by step. Do some simple movements that require less effort, or do them in bed, and then gradually increase the intensity and time. It must be carried out according to each person's situation, with the help or cooperation of nursing staff. You can also help patients who cannot get out of bed to do some local massage to improve blood circulation.