Bowel cancer- case study

Bowel cancer- case study

For this assignment you are required to describe and discuss the assessment and management of bowel cancer

– your discussion and analysis using credible evidence based literature.
– Ensure your analysis meets the marking guide.

Your discussion will:

• Provide an overview of the pathophysiology of the condition.

• Discuss the methods and techniques you would use in your physical assessment of the patient with particular reference to
the chosen condition; give a rationale for these methods and techniques. ie risk assessment scales, pain scales,
neurological assessment screening tools, equipment and observation charts relevant to the condition.

• Identify 3 key nursing management strategies for a patient with the chosen condition and critically analyse using
evidence based literature.

• Critically discuss the medication management for a patient with this condition.