1. Patients with lung cancer who receive radiotherapy have low immunity and are prone to oral ulcers. Oral care must be done to avoid infection.
2. Observe the cough, expectoration and sputum properties of lung cancer patients receiving radiotherapy at any time, assist patients to clap their backs and cough, and give antitussive drugs to patients with irritating cough.
3. The gastrointestinal digestive function of lung cancer patients receiving radiotherapy is weak, but the nutritional requirements are high. Therefore, it is recommended to choose high-calorie, high-protein and digestible foods, and eat more in small quantities.
4. Patients with lung cancer receiving radiotherapy must pay attention to keep warm and avoid fatigue, and avoid convective wind when opening the window for ventilation.
5. Observe the vital signs of lung cancer patients receiving radiotherapy at any time.
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1. Respiratory function exercise
For patients with lung cancer after resection, respiratory function exercise should be carried out as soon as possible, chest expansion exercise should be done, and deep breathing should be taken at the same time to increase ventilation function through chest expansion. Abdominal breathing, deep inhalation when lifting the chest and deep exhalation when closing the abdomen, is one of the nursing methods for lung cancer patients to improve the effective capacity and respiratory function of the chest.
2. Follow-up observation of the disease.
After receiving treatment, patients should go to the hospital for review regularly. Generally, chest X-ray and liver B-ultrasound should be done every other month after operation. In the future, with the extension of time, the interval of review should be gradually extended. Don't be afraid of doctors, take the initiative to go to the hospital for examination if there is any situation, and don't blindly take medicine for treatment.
3. Continuous treatment
Patients with lung cancer should insist on uninterrupted treatment, even after a whole set of operations. After radiotherapy and chemotherapy, we should not treat it lightly.