Cancer patients usually need to undergo surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and other treatments in the hospital. After discharge, nursing at home is also very important. Scientific nursing can reduce the recurrence rate of cancer, and nursing work is very necessary for patients. Lung cancer is a disease that seriously endangers human health and life. According to the data released by WHO, 2.2 million new cases of lung cancer will occur in 2020, ranking second only to breast cancer in the world, and the mortality rate still ranks first in the world. The incidence factors of lung cancer are usually related to smoking, occupational carcinogens, air pollution, ionizing radiation, diet, genetics, and genetic changes. Lung cancer usually presents with clinical manifestations such as dry cough, expectoration, bloody sputum or hemoptysis, shortness of breath or wheezing, fever, weight loss, chest pain, pleural effusion, etc. Surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy are usually used for treatment. For patients with advanced lung cancer, a combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine can be used to prolong life and promote recovery. In addition to conventional treatment, lung cancer patients also need to take good care of their bodies at home in order to alleviate their condition and gradually recover.
1、 Maintaining a good living environment
The location of lung cancer is in the lungs, which are the main respiratory organs of the human body. Therefore, for lung cancer patients, their daily living environment is very important. It is necessary to maintain indoor air circulation, keep the environment clean and tidy, and prevent moisture and dust. Smoking patients should quit smoking early, as secondhand smoke is also one of the main causes of lung cancer. Therefore, if there are smokers in the family, they should not come into contact with the patient while smoking and must keep a distance from the patient. During the illness, patients should try to avoid contact with kitchen fumes as much as possible.
2、 Keep the respiratory tract unobstructed
Lung cancer patients at home should keep the respiratory tract unobstructed. If there is phlegm in the throat, they should pay attention to the technique of expectoration or take some expectorant medication to clear the phlegm blocked in the throat. Because residual phlegm in the respiratory tract can affect the respiratory system and increase pressure in the lungs. Patients should seek medical attention promptly if symptoms such as difficulty breathing and pain worsen or cannot be relieved.
3、 Take medication on time and in the right amount
Doctors will prescribe oral medication for lung cancer patients. Medical staff should advise family members and patients to take medication at home on time, follow the doctor's guidance, and ensure that medication is taken on time and in the right amount. Do not reduce or increase the dosage without authorization, and do not self medicate with some folk remedies.
4、 Basic care
Cancer patients should also pay attention to personal hygiene at home to keep their bodies clean. For patients with weak physical constitution, family members can assist in nursing care. Also pay attention to cleaning your hair and mouth, not only brushing your teeth after meals, but also regularly rinsing your mouth. We also need to maintain a regular lifestyle and ensure adequate sleep.
5、 Engage in moderate exercise
Patients should develop healthy lifestyle habits, strengthen nutrition, arrange rest and activities reasonably, enhance the body's resistance, and avoid respiratory infections. Medical staff can encourage lung cancer patients to engage in moderate exercise after discharge. But you can't do some intense exercise, such as swimming, running, etc., but you can do some aerobic exercise in moderation to improve the body's immunity, such as walking, Tai Chi, yoga and other gentle exercises, which can activate muscles and improve blood circulation in the body.
6、 Regular follow-up examinations
Medical staff must remind lung cancer patients to undergo regular follow-up examinations, which is very important for patients. The treatment plan for lung cancer patients varies at each stage, so it is best for patients to undergo a check-up once a month during treatment to avoid worsening of the condition. If the condition worsens, the treatment plan should be changed in a timely manner. If the condition improves, medication can be adjusted appropriately according to the doctor's guidance. Regular screening should be conducted for high-risk groups of lung cancer to detect, diagnose, and treat them early.
7、 Psychological care
After lung cancer patients are discharged, medical staff can guide their families to provide certain psychological care to the patients. Family members must encourage the patients to maintain a calm heart, fight against the disease with a positive and optimistic attitude, enhance their confidence in disease treatment, not give up hope, actively cooperate with doctors' treatment, and achieve better rehabilitation results.
8、 Dietary care
After discharge, medical staff also need to provide appropriate dietary guidance to lung cancer patients. A reasonable diet is also very important for lung cancer patients. After surgical treatment, the patient's body is relatively weak and their immunity is low. At this time, the patient should eat some easily digestible and nutrient rich foods. For example, foods high in vitamins and protein should be avoided, and smoking and drinking should be avoided. In terms of diet, it is important to eat small meals frequently and chew slowly.
9、 Participating in social activities
After returning home, lung cancer patients can also participate in some social activities appropriately, especially activities with lung cancer as the theme, to understand the prevention and treatment methods and nursing measures of lung cancer. During the activities, they will also come into contact with other lung cancer patients, see others' attitudes and opinions towards the disease, and make themselves more open-minded. They will also be influenced by some positive and optimistic lung cancer patients. By understanding the different experiences and treatment processes of lung cancer patients, they can summarize their experiences, increase their determination to overcome the disease, inspire their will, increase their desire to survive, and make patients more confident in treatment.
Summary
Nursing is a very important link for lung cancer patients after treatment, so medical staff must attach importance to nursing guidance for lung cancer patients. Only by carrying out scientific self-care at home can patients alleviate their condition, gradually recover their health, prolong their lives, and improve their quality of life. In addition, patients must undergo regular follow-up examinations to understand the progress of their condition and adjust their subsequent treatment plans in a timely manner. At the same time, we need to pay attention to high-risk populations, conduct early screening and prevention, and achieve early detection, diagnosis, and treatment.