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A case study of a 68 year old patient admitted to undego a bowel resection resulting in the formation of a colostomy
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... BSc/BSc Honours in Nursing Tayside Institute for Health Studies Module HE0808A - Adult Nursing Case Study - "Mr. Jones is a 68 year old gentleman who has been diagnosed as suffering from colorectal cancer. He has been admitted to your surgical ward to undergo a bowel resection, which will also result in the formation of a colostomy" Matriculation Number: - 0605304 * Introduction Background Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths in the UK (Brooker, 2005); and this paper aims to discuss the treatment and care of a 68 year old gentleman who has been admitted for colostomy forming surgery. Consideration will be given to both the pre-operative and post-operative care that Mr Jones will receive; and we will discuss the factors surrounding his physical and emotional well being. Aetiology & Pathophysiology The lumen of the colon is lined with many cells which are subject to constant turnover. Adenocarcinomas form when too many dysfunctional cells lining
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