4.7 Learning Activities
Learning Activities
Nursing Case Study: Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Management
Patient Information:
- Name: Sarah Smith
- Age: 45
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Marketing Manager
- Medical History: No significant medical history. Family history of breast cancer (mother diagnosed at age 55).
- Chief Complaint: Lump in the left breast.
Sarah Smith, a 45-year-old female, presents to the clinic with a chief complaint of discovering a lump in her left breast during self-examination. She reports no associated pain but expresses concern due to her family history of breast cancer. Physical examination reveals a palpable mass in the upper outer quadrant of the left breast. A mammogram and ultrasound are ordered for further evaluation.
- As a nurse caring for Sarah Smith, how would you approach providing emotional support and addressing her concerns related to her family history of breast cancer?
- What nursing interventions would you prioritize to assist Sarah Smith in coping with the anxiety and uncertainty surrounding her breast cancer diagnosis and the upcoming diagnostic procedures?
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