3 key points in caring for patients with lymphoma

Proper care for lymphoma patients can not only alleviate their pain, but also enable them to cooperate better with treatment and prolong their survival.

Symptomatic care

In case of breathing difficulties, high-flow oxygen inhalation, semi-recumbent position, and appropriate amount of sedatives should be given; when the patient has a fever, follow the routine fever care; when there is bone infiltration, reduce activity to prevent trauma, and when pathological fractures occur, give appropriate treatment according to the location of the fracture; early patients can move appropriately, and when there is fever or obvious infiltration symptoms, they should rest in bed to reduce consumption and protect the body.

Diet care

Give high-calorie, high-protein, vitamin-rich, easily digestible food and drink plenty of water to enhance the body's tolerance to chemotherapy and radiotherapy and promote toxin excretion. After chemotherapy and radiotherapy, patients often experience anorexia, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, stomach discomfort and bloating. At this time, the diet should be diversified and try to be complete in color, aroma, taste and shape.

Psychological care

When the patient's diagnosis is clear, family members should control their emotions and encourage the patient to actively accept treatment. In addition, during the long-term treatment process, family relationships may become tense, and inappropriate words or attitude changes of family members may bring bad emotions to the patient, or pessimism or depression, so family members should fully understand the patient's pain and mood, pay attention to their words and deeds, and create a relaxing environment to relieve the patient's tension and anxiety.