Discussion Post
You are a 2-year graduate of an accredited AGACNP master's program. You are now a certified AGACNP practicing on a very busy inpatient oncology unit.
Your patient is s 45-year-old male with head/neck cancer. This is a new diagnosis, however, the patient has lost over 60 pounds in the past 4 months due to dysphagia, malnutrition, and intractable pain. He is currently NPO due to risk of aspiration.
Explore the 2 types of head and neck carcinomas that you will encounter as an AGACNP on this oncology unit. Describe the following: Nasal cavity cancer and laryngeal cancer
• Malignancy, cytology results, and type of cancer markers. if available.
• How this is cancer diagnosed.
• The key complications for which you must be watchful.
• How you will manage this unique and very difficult patient with regard to pain management, airway, cosmetics, psychological concerns, and nutrition.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.