Abstract

ORTEGA-LOPEZ, Rosa Margarita et al. NURSING CARE IN POSTOPERATIVE MASTECTOMY PATIENT: A CASE STUDY. Rev Cuid [online]. 2014, vol.5, n.2, pp.842-850. ISSN 2216-0973.  https://doi.org/10.15649/cuidarte.v5i2.126.

Introduction: Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women worldwide and causes more deaths each year. Early diagnosis is very important because it is relevant in the choice and treatment efficacy, with greater success when caught early. The best strategy for early detection is through primary prevention through information, guidance and education to the female population about risk factors and promoting positive health behaviors. The aim of the study was to identify domains and affected classes in a postoperative mastectomy patient. Materials and Methods: A case study in female patients of 47 years of age diagnosed with left breast cancer, performing left radical mastectomy in a private health institution in Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico. The nursing process was applied, making the nursing assessment with Taxonomy II Nursing Diagnoses, domains and affected classes in the postoperative period are described, implementing the nursing care plan with interrelationships, diagnoses, interventions and outcomes. Results: The patient improved, egressing the third day after surgery, education was provided for care at home. Discussion and Conclusions: After investigating the case, the importance of carrying out the plan of nursing care with the respective relationships to provide quality care was observed.

Keywords : Nursing Care; Case Study; Mastectomy; Breast Cancer.

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