Cancer – Early Warning Signs Nursing Mnemonic (CAUTION UP)
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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
Description
Cancer can sometimes be difficult to identify, but the earlier it is detected the better chance treatment will be effective.
Med-Surg 3
Concepts Covered:
- Liver & Gallbladder Disorders
- Oncology Disorders
- Integumentary Disorders
- Upper GI Disorders
Study Plan Lessons
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hepatitis (Liver Disease)
Cancer – Early Warning Signs Nursing Mnemonic (CAUTION UP)
Skin Cancer
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Cirrhosis (Liver Disease, Hepatic encephalopathy, Portal Hypertension, Esophageal Varices)
GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
Gastritis
Proton Pump Inhibitors
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)
Histamine 2 Receptor Blockers
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Pancreatitis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Cholecystitis
Chemotherapy Patients