Chapter 49

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Chapter 49 Care of the Patient Oral Cavity Problems and Esophageal Conditions 2 1. Collaborate with the interprofessional team to coordinate high quality care for the patients with oral cavity or esophageal problems. 2. Describe factors that place a patient at high risk for oral cavity or esophageal problems and refer to the health care provider. 3. Implement patient centered nursing interventions to decrease the psychosocial impact of living with an oral cavity or esophageal problem. 4. Apply knowledge of anatomy physiology, and pathophysiology to assess patients with an oral cavity or esophageal problem. 5. Use clinical judgment to analyze assessment findings and diagnostic date in the care of patients with an oral or cavity esophageal problem. 6. Prioritize evidence-based care for patients with an oral cavity or esophageal problem affecting tissue integrity, nutrition, or gas exchange or that induces pain. 7. Plan care coordination and transition management for patients with an oral cavity or esophageal problem. Learning Outcomes Oral Cancer Overview 3 ▪ Mouth (oral) cancer is a major neoplasm worldwide and accounts for most head and neck cancers. ▪ Theoretically, it should be l...