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Cancer – Early Warning Signs Nursing Mnemonic (CAUTION UP, CANCER)

09.12.2023 - By Jon Haws RNPlay

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Download for FREE today -  special Mnemonics Cheatsheet - so you can be SURE that you have that Must Know information down:  bit.ly/nursing-memory   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.     Outline CANCER C-Comfort A-Altered Body Image N-Nutrition C-Chemotherapy E-Evaluate response to meds R-Respite for caretakers Description These are the top nursing priorities for a patient with CANCER

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