Neurofibromatosis y proceso de atención de enfermería: a propósito de un caso

Abstract

Introduction: Neurofibromatosis is an autosomal genetic disease characterized by the presence of benign tumors along the nerves and under the skin, it has a prevalence of 1 in 3500 people. Objective: To describe the nursing care process carried out in a patient with neurofibromatosis who attends a health facility in Pasaje, Ecuador. Case description: Ecuadorian-born female patient diagnosed with NF1 neurofibromatosis, with the presence of neurofibromas on the face and body surface, including the genital area and painful tumors on palpation. After the nursing assessment, the nursing diagnoses are determined and the activity plan established based on the needs detected, for which the Nursing Care Process was used, which is the methodology of nursing work. Nursing interventions were directed to the interfered needs presented by the patient in order to improve her condition and provide education to the family. Conclusion: The timely diagnosis of this pathology is important, therefore the nurse performs comprehensive interventions according to the evolution of the pathology in order to improve the individual's ability to cope with the disease through adaptation.