[Nursing experience for a cancer recurrence patient in puberty].
This case report discusses the impact on the mind and body of a cancer recurrence patient in puberty, as he comes to terms with, and adjusts to, a recrudescence in his illness. In our study of the nursing process, we used Gorden's assessment tools for health patterns and gathered subjective or objective information through interviews and observations to establish case problems (i.e., "changes in body and mind", "personal maladjustments related to changes" "injuries of high risk" and "oral cavity mucosa ulcers", etc.). After gaining an understanding of the previous medical treatments employed in this case, in a way of respecting the medical selection and considering the developmental task at the stage of life, we provided support and encouragement through appropriate communications and expressions of sympathy with the objective of enhancing patient self-caring and capacity for adjustment in order to help the patient achieve the best possible quality of life.
Department of Nursing, Tri-Service General Hospital. zofran@pchome.com.tw
Tzu-Feng
TF
Huang
D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D007938:Leukemia / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D008297:Male; D012008:Recurrence