Group Ii Case Study: Colorectal Cancer
Group Ii Case Study: Colorectal Cancer
Group Ii Case Study: Colorectal Cancer
CASE STUDY
COLORECTAL
CANCER
GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
The primary concern of this study is to further enhance the understanding of
Colorectal Cancer in congruence with the learned concepts of nursing students.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
This case presentation seeks to provide different information about the disease to be
presented and about the client being considered with the following specific objectives:
Give a brief introduction about Colorectal Cancer together with its signs and
symptoms.
Present the client’s demographic data and health history with its Gordon’s pattern of
functioning.
Present the abnormal results of the Physical Assessment made on the client.
Present the different laboratory results or test done to the client with its interpretation.
Discuss the normal Anatomy and Physiology of the GI tract.
Explain the Pathophysiology of Colorectal cancer.
Discuss the drugs prescribed to the client by a Drug Study.
Present an appropriate Nursing Care Plan for the most prioritized problem.
Give a Discharge Plan that the client may use upon discharge to the hospital.
Introduction
Cancer of the rectum is a malignant tumor in the
rectum. There may be a genetic basis or some types of
rectal cancer. In particular, an inherited disorder called
familial adenomatous polyposis (in which large
number s of polyps develop in the large intestine)
increases the risk. In most cases, however, the precise
cause is unknown. Dietary factor, such as eating a lot
of meat and fatty foods and not enough in fiber, may
also increase the risk. Cancer of the rectum is prone
from age 50-80.
Signs and Symptoms
Hematochezia(blood in stool)
Undefined weight loss
Pain upon defeacation
Constipation
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Change in bowel habits
Abdominal discomfort( frequent gas pains, fullness,
and/or cramps)
Ideal examinations for colorectal cancer:
Fecal occult blood test
Sigmoidscopy
Colonoscopy
Double contrast barium enema
Digital rectal exam
Radiology
Ultrasound
CT scan
Actual examinations for colorectal cancer:
Colonoscopy
Biopsy
ECG
Urinalysis
Blood chemistry
Hematology
Ideal treatment for colorectal cancer:
Surgery
Polypectomy : These procedures, described in the colon
surgery section, can be used to remove superficial cancers
or polyps.
Proctectomy with colo-anal anastomosis: is the removal of
the entire rectum (proctectomy) and the colon attached to
the anus.
Colectomy: the deceased area of colon is removed.
Colostomy – is a procedure in which a part of the colon is
Geronimo Visitacion
Asuncion
Rogelio Liberato Amanda Ponciano Melchor Edad Margarita
ELIMINATION PATTERN
Patient usual frequency of bowel movement is 0-1 per day, the no# of bowel movements
change in the past week and decrease. The character of the stool is hard, color black and had
bleeding bowel movement, his visual voiding pattern 2 times per day and decrease
Male
History of prostate problem is no aid. History of penile
discharges, Bleeding and lesion is none and sexually transmitted disease is also
none.
patient is satisfied the way his life is. Developing and admission in
interfere his plan for future because some saving are being used. He is roman
catholic and religious restrictions to care is none. Patient doesn’t have like
contracted to visit him and religious belief help him to deal with his problems
through prayers.
ACTIVITY-EXERCISE PATTERN
0 - completely independent
1 – requires use of equipment
2 – requires help form another person for assistance supervision or teaching
3 – requires help from another person and equipment device
4 – dependent does not participate
BEFORE AFTER
feeding 0 2
Bathing – hygiene 0 2
Dressing – grooming 0 2
Toileting 0 3
Ambulation 0 3
Shopping o 2
Meal preparation o 4
Laundry o 4
transportation 0 3
PT. occupation is a farmer. His leisure time activities every Sunday is cock
fighting and no difficulties in maintaining activities o daily living, no problems with
concentration.
RULE-RELATIONSHIP PATTERN
The patient is not alone he live with his childrens and his
wife . He is married and have children ages 51, 48, 45, 42, 37, and 34.
He rate his parenting skills in average because he treated his children
well and look over them fairly without difficulties. He believes this
admission will result in any type of loss physically because his
sigmoid colon is removed. His usual social activities is limited he is
comfortable in social stiuation. The activities or jod that he likes is
farming. But his dislike is gadget.
ST segment:
Isoelectric(flat) Isoelectric(flat) Regular sinus
Interpretition: rhythm and
Sinus rhythm indicates a regular
within normal discharge from the
sinus node.
URINALYSIS Color: pale yellow yellow
To detect metabolic Glucose: negative Negative
disease. To diagnose Turbidity: clear clear
Negative
many specific WBC: negative or rare
disorders. RBC: negative or rare Negative
pH: 4.5 -8.0 6.5
Speciy gravity:1.o15- 1.020
1.025
Pharynx – is the passage way w/c connects the mouth and the
esophagus.
Small Intestine – area w/c nutrients are extracted from food and
absorbed into the body.
better.
=> Instruct also the patient’s wife or the family member to take home the
medication and follow the frequency ordered by the doctor.
INCISION CARE => Instruct the family members or wife to clean and dressed with bandage the
incision site of the patient.
=> Instruct the Family members to use sterile materials in assessing/cleaning
the incision sites of the patient.
NUTRITION => Recommend patient to increase fluid intake and eat foods that’s more on
fiber.
ENVIRONMENT => Encourage the patient and his family members to maintain clean
surroundings (especially patients room).
THE END
DIRECTOR: JILL MARIE TERRE
STUNT WOMAN:
CARMINA BORNEO