Symptom Clinical Manifestations (including Diagnostics) Possible Nursing Diagnosis Interventions (including Medications and complementary alternative therapy)
Anemia
Neutropenia
Thrombocytopenia
Neuropathy
Cognitive disorders
Chemo Induced Nausea (CIN)
Mucositis
Alopecia
Pain
Mrs. Williams is a 27-year-old female diagnosed with breast cancer. She is currently in pharmacy school. She does not have children but hopes to have them someday. She has been tested and has a genetic predisposition for this disease.
• What treatment options does she have?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of those treatment options?
• What would you tell Mrs. Williams if she decided to refuse treatment?
• Mrs. Williams really wants to have children before she starts treatment. What would you educate her about? Why?