How to care for patients with bladder cancer

How to care for patients with bladder cancer? Bladder cancer is the most common malignant tumor of the urinary system, which has a great impact on the health of patients. Many patients cannot live and work normally because of bladder cancer, and some have lost their lives because of bladder cancer. Bladder cancer should be given special attention. If there are any uncomfortable symptoms, you should seek medical treatment as soon as possible. At the same time, you should pay attention to related nursing issues. So how to care for patients with bladder cancer?

1. Bladder cancer patients are emotionally unstable. Family members should help patients find the cause of their anxiety and provide psychological counseling to help them build up confidence in overcoming the disease. This is beneficial for controlling the condition of bladder cancer and alleviating the symptoms of the disease.

2. Communicate with the patient and tell him/her the source of hematuria. Only by removing the tumor can hematuria be completely eliminated. Teach the patient to use the bedside pager so that he/she can call at any time and provide help to meet the patient's requirements in time. This will make it more convenient to care for the patient.

3. Appropriately explain to patients the treatment methods and effects of bladder tumors, and enhance patients' confidence in treatment by actively participating in the formulation and implementation of treatment and nursing plans.

4. Assess the patient's condition and current self-care ability. Instruct the patient to distract himself by taking a walk, reading a book or newspaper, listening to music, talking with roommates, etc., so as to maintain a good mental state and a stable mood.

5. Place daily necessities such as cups, spittoons, and toilet paper within easy reach to ensure that they are convenient for the patient or his family members to use.

6. During bed rest: ① Assist the patient to take a comfortable lying position for eating and help with eating. Assist the patient to defecate in bed and develop a nursing plan with the patient. If the condition allows, encourage the patient to get out of bed and move around to prevent constipation and hemorrhoids, and do what they can with the assistance of the nurse, such as eating, washing face, gargling, etc.

How to care for bladder cancer patients? The first introduction is about how to care for bladder cancer patients. I believe that everyone has some understanding of how to care for bladder cancer patients, and I hope that everyone can take it seriously. When there are symptoms of bladder cancer, do not delay or ignore it. Go to a regular hospital for examination and treatment in time to rule out other similar diseases. Of course, while patients with bladder cancer are receiving regular treatment, it is also necessary to pay attention to scientific care.