Cancer – Early Warning Signs Nursing Mnemonic (CAUTION UP)
Master
To Master a topic you must score > 80% on the lesson quiz.
Included In This Lesson
NURSING.com students have a 99.25% NCLEX pass rate.
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
Description
Cancer can sometimes be difficult to identify, but the earlier it is detected the better chance treatment will be effective.
Unlock the Complete Study System
Used by 300,000+ nursing students. 99.25% NCLEX pass rate.
- ✓Full lesson outlines
- ✓NCLEX simulator (SIMCLEX)
- ✓6,500+ practice questions
- ✓2,000+ lesson videos
- ✓300+ cheatsheets
200% NCLEX Pass Guarantee.
No Contract. Cancel Anytime.
Related Lessons
Sterilization and Cleaning (Instruments, Reusable Goods) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH)
Neostigmine (Prostigmin) Nursing Considerations
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Thrombocytopenia
Premature Ventricular Contraction (PVC)
Nursing Care Plan for Restrictive Lung Diseases (Pulmonary Fibrosis, Neuromuscular Disorders)