Disorders of the Respiratory System

8 Lung Cancer Nursing Care Plans

Nursing care for clients diagnosed with lung cancer revolves around comprehensive supportive care. Client teaching can minimize complications and speed recovery from surgery, radiation, and/or chemotherapy. Here are seven (7) lung cancer nursing care plans (NCP) and nursing diagnoses:

Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a hereditary and progressive genetic disorder that primarily affects the respiratory and digestive systems. This life-limiting condition results from a faulty gene that affects the production of a protein responsible for regulating salt and water movement in the body's cells.

Epiglottitis

Acute epiglottitis is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition that involves inflammation and swelling of the epiglottis, a small cartilage at the base of the tongue that covers the windpipe during swallowing to prevent food from entering the airway.

Otitis Media

Otitis media is the inflammation and infection of the middle ear, often resulting from viral or bacterial pathogens. Otitis media can lead to various symptoms, including ear pain, fever, hearing difficulties, and fluid buildup behind the eardrum.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes infections of the lungs and respiratory tract. Infection with respiratory syncytial virus which manifests primarily as bronchiolitis or viral pneumonia, is the leading cause of lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) in infants and young children.

Allergic Rhinitis

Allergic rhinitis, commonly known as hay fever, is a chronic condition characterized by inflammation of the nasal passages due to an allergic response to certain airborne allergens.