A patient has recently been diagnosed with advanced malignant melanoma and is scheduled for a wide excision of the tumor on her chest. In writing the plan of care for this patient, what major nursing diagnosis should the nurse include?
A) Deficient Knowledge about Early Signs of Melanoma
B) Chronic Pain Related to Surgical Excision and Grafting
C) Depression Related to Reconstructive Surgery
D) Anxiety Related to Lack of Social Support
Ans: A
Feedback:
The fact that the patient's disease was not reported until an advanced stage suggests that the patient lacked knowledge about skin lesions. Excision does not result in chronic pain. Reconstructive surgery is not a certainty, and will not necessarily lead to depression. Anxiety is likely, but this may or may not be related to a lack of social support.
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