What is the nursing method for lung cancer patients? Summary of 4 basic nursing methods for lung cancer

In the nursing measures for lung cancer patients, we need to focus on two aspects. The first is to pay attention to the patient's physical changes, including mental and psychological aspects, which is the most basic nursing measure. Secondly, since lung cancer has a relatively small impact on the patient's digestive system in the early stage, it is recommended to supplement the body's deficiencies through diet. The following is an introduction to the nursing measures for lung cancer patients:

1. Prevention of bedsores: Especially for patients in the late stage, whose nutritional status is particularly poor, bedsores are very likely to occur, and they spread rapidly and are difficult to cure. Therefore, it is necessary to reduce local pressure, change body positions on time, and use air rings, soft pillows, etc. to cushion the parts of the body that are prone to pressure to avoid long-term pressure. Keep the skin clean, especially for patients with incontinence, keep the bed clean and flat, and use a baking lamp to irradiate the broken skin to keep the local area dry.

2. Relieve symptoms: Among the symptoms of lung cancer, fever is particularly common. Therefore, the care for lung cancer patients should pay attention to preventing colds to avoid pneumonia. For irritating coughs, cough suppressants can be given. When patients have persistent coughs at night, they can drink hot water to relieve irritation in the throat. If there is coughing up blood, hemostatic medicine should be given. When coughing up blood in large quantities, notify the doctor immediately, and at the same time, tilt the patient's head to one side, clear the blood in the mouth in time to prevent suffocation, and assist the doctor in rescue.

3. Observation and care: Advanced lung cancer is prone to spread and metastasis as the disease worsens. At this time, we should pay attention to observation and provide appropriate care. Bone metastasis patients should strengthen limb protection. Intestinal obstruction often occurs in abdominal metastasis. We should pay attention to observe whether the patient has symptoms such as abdominal distension and abdominal pain. Edema may occur due to malnutrition and low plasma protein. Edema should be reduced by increasing nutrition and raising the affected limb.

4. Psychological care: Patients with lung cancer often experience emotions such as fear and pessimism, so their care must be taken seriously. Efforts should be made to create a warm and harmonious recuperation environment for the patients, place them in single rooms, speak in a friendly and sincere manner, encourage patients to express their psychological feelings, provide timely guidance, and actively introduce information about the improvement of their condition to the patients.

The dietary taboos for lung cancer patients are not fixed. This needs to be determined according to the patient's condition, but the general characteristics are that the patient's nutritional status is relatively poor and the body's immunity is relatively low. In this case, it is recommended to consume more nutrients on the basis of ensuring a balanced diet structure.