Cancer – Early Warning Signs Nursing Mnemonic (CAUTION UP, CANCER)
Sep 12, 2023•4 min
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Outline CAUTION UP
- C-Change in bowel or bladder
- A-A lesion that does not heal
- U-Unusual bleeding or discharge
- T-Thickening or lump in breast or elsewhere
- I-Indigestion or difficulty swallowing
- O-Obvious changes in wart or mole
- N-Nagging cough or persistent hoarseness
- U-Unexplained weight loss
- P-Pernicious Anemia
Cancer can sometimes be difficult to identify, but the earlier it is detected the better chance treatment will be effective.
Outline CANCER
- C-Comfort
- A-Altered Body Image
- N-Nutrition
- C-Chemotherapy
- E-Evaluate response to meds
- R-Respite for caretakers
These are the top nursing priorities for a patient with CANCER
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