Proceso de atención de enfermería en la evaluación pre operatoria en paciente para mastectomía

Abstract

Mastectomy is a surgical procedure that is used especially in breast cancer, currently conservative surgery is recommended since a radical mastectomy is a strong impact for women since the chest is an organ that demonstrates femininity, and in this intervention The breast is removed either partially or totally, affecting women in various physical, psychological, social and spiritual spheres. Breast cancer is a disease that has a very high rate of morbidity and mortality, becoming a public health problem, affecting women over 40 years of age, and the older you are, the greater the risk of suffering from it, this disease also affects the minimum In men, although the cause is unknown, there are several factors that influence the appearance of neoplasia. The following work aims to develop the process of nursing care focused on the preoperative assessment of the patient who is going to be operated on for mastectomy, using Callista Roy's theory for coping and adaptation to pathology, since in This preoperative stage the patient is with anxiety, fear, has several mixed feelings because it is a totally unknown area, that is why all health personnel must provide the necessary information for the patient to clear all the doubts and concerns that have, making it feel more calm, creating a relationship and atmosphere of trust, respect and comfort.