Colon cancer is the growth of malignant cells in the surface of the large intestine (colon) or rectum. The incidence of colon cancer is the most common location is at the cecum, ascending and sigmoid colon, one of the management is to create a colostomy to remove faeces production. Colon cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States after lung cancer.
1. Acute pain r / t bowel obstruction with possible tumor pressing on other organs.
This diagnosis as the primary diagnosis for the client based on the chief complaint of abdominal pain that is experienced. In this case, the abdominal pain due to intestinal obstruction with possible tumor pressing on other organs. This if not treated immediately will be fatal.
2. Acute pain r / t agent physical injury (surgical incision).
Pain caused by post-surgical incision. Pain experienced by the client in this case is a very great scale 8 which causes difficulty in client activity and rest.
3. Risk for infection r / t surgical incision post.
Risk for infection on the client due to a postoperative wound heacting. In the case of injuries to the abdomen experience itching and redness, where it is a sign of infection.
4. Activity intolerance r / t physical weakness
Activity intolerance is due to the postoperative incision causes discontinuity of tissue, so that its function impaired. In the case of the incision so that the client is experiencing difficulties in their activities. Clients say if her stomach was very painful to move, so that activities need to be supported by both the client and family caregivers.
5. Imbalance nutrition : less than body requirements r / t inability to digest food
Nutritional imbalance occurs on the client because the client is not functioning digestive function optimally post-surgery, so the client is not able to digest food properly.
