Name:

Block:

Objectives: At the end of the session, SNs are expected to:

1. Identify basic information about liver and colon cancer.

2. Craft nursing management of the diseases utilizing the nursing process / framework.
3. Identify nursing interventions from the nursing management to apply in caring for
patients with cancer.

NOTES ON COLON & LIVER CANCER

Instructions: Fill this note with facts about colon & liver cancer. May have one or two references
(textbook or journals).

What is Colorectal Cancer?

Causes & Risk Factors

Prevention

Early Detection, Diagnosis, and Staging

Medical Management

Nursing Process

The Patient With Colorectal Cancer *Using the nursing process, you may base your answers on
this part to a case (actual or case studies found in books or other sources).

 Assessment
 Diagnosis
 Collaborative problems/potential complications
 Potential complications may include the following:
 Planning and Goals
  Nursing Interventions
 PROVIDING PREOPERATIVE CARE
 PROVIDING POSTOPERATIVE CARE
 Evaluation

What is Liver Cancer?

Causes & Risk Factors

Assessment and Diagnostic Findings

Medical Management *Research the internet to locate information on nonsurgical and surgical
management of the patient with liver cancer.

Surgical Management

Nursing Management

The Patient with Liver Cancer

 Assessment
 Diagnosis
 Planning and Goals
 Nursing Interventions
 Evaluation