title: [A nursing experience with a patient with esophagus cancer combined with tumor ulcer].
abstract: The purpose of this article is to describe a nursing experience with a patient with esophagus cancer combined with tumor ulcer. The author assessed the patient's health condition by observation, interview, medical history and the Gorden functional health assessment guide. The client had three nursing problems: impaired tissue integrity, diarrhea and body image disturbance. The author used the nursing process and empathy to assist the patient to face disease and treatment. Nursing intervention was also performed to enhance the patient's comfort and provide psychological support.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Research, Show Chwan Memorial Hospital, Taiwan, ROC. amy6708@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Shu-Chuan
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Lin
authors.forename: Mei-Ju
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Chiu
authors.forename: Ya-Fen
authors.initials: YF
authors.lastname: Huang
mesh_terms: D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014456:Ulcer / Q000209:etiology