Stealing Innocent Beans: Wilms' Tumor: BSN Iii-F
Stealing Innocent Beans: Wilms' Tumor: BSN Iii-F
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A GRANDCASE PRESENTATION
General Objective:
Within 4 hours of case presentation, participants will be able to gain knowledge, skills,
and attitude regarding Wilms’ tumor.
Specific Objectives:
Knowledge:
Skills:
I. Personal Information:
• Name: GRT
• Sex: Male
The last menstrual period of Mrs. GT was last April 11, 2004. She discovered that
she was pregnant when her menstrual period was delayed for three months and
experienced some signs and symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, dizziness and
breast tenderness. She visited her doctor at Iloilo Doctor’s Lying – in Clinic, she was
suggested for serum pregnancy test and was confirmed to be positive. The physician
prescribed Ferrous Sulfate 1 tablet once a day before breakfast and Folic acid 1 tab OD.
Mrs. GT completed her prenatal session at Iloilo Doctor’s lying – in clinic with an
attending midwife. Her first visit was during her third month of pregnancy and does it
monthly thereafter up to the seventh month only. She did not attend any mother’s class
regarding pregnancy. However she obtained advises from her midwife and attending
physician like appropriate food preferences and proper exercise. She felt discomforts
when she experienced signs and symptoms of pregnancy specifically morning sickness
like nausea and vomiting, headache, and constipation. She was advised to eat crackers
when she felt nauseated and increase intake of high fiber fruits and vegetables. On her
fourth month of pregnancy she received one dose of Tetanus Toxoid IM left deltoid and
followed by the second dose after 2 weeks. She got only 2 doses of TT for whole period
of pregnancy. When she reached her sixth month of pregnancy, she visited her
attending midwife twice a month every Monday for her prenatal session.
She first experienced quickening during her fifth month of pregnancy. She had
also undergone pelvic ultrasound at her 6 months of pregnancy and revealed no signs
of any abnormalities to the growth of fetus. For healthy development of fetus inside her
womb, Mrs. GT was eating nutritious foods like dark-green leafy vegetables and fresh
fruits as well as milk (Anmum two glasses a day usually early in the morning and at
bedtime). Also, she usually eats protein rich foods such as fish, chicken and meat. She
doesn’t have cravings, food and fluid dislikes along her pregnancy. She usually sleeps at
around 11:30pm and woke up 5:00 AM. And she’s taking a nap at noontime usually at
around 2:00pm until 4:00pm and if unable to sleep she’s just watching television or
chatting with her sister. She did not experience minor illness such as cough, colds and
fever and she had not taken any over the counter drugs. GRT is their first child.
The Expected Date of Conception (EDC) of Mrs. GT was January 18, 2005.Mrs.
GT verbalized that she started to have an abdominal pain radiating at her lower back
and was aggravated by walking. starts at 12:00pm, at around 3:00pm she was brought
at Iloilo lying-in clinic with cervix dilatation of 6 cm, her bag of water ruptured at
around 5:00 pm. Episiotomy was made to Mrs. GT. GRT was delivered at 6:45 pm via
normal spontaneous vaginal delivery (NSVD) in cephalic presentation at Iloilo Doctor’s
Lying-in Clinic last January 15, 2005 and was attended by Dr. F.O.
GRT cries loudly. The body appears pinkish in color. The anthropometric
measurement of GRT was 2850 grams in weight and 47cm in height. His head
circumference was 31 cm, chest circumference of 30 cm and abdominal circumference
of 30 cm. GRT was injected with Vitamin K at Left vastus lateralis and Hepa B at R
vastus lateralis. Baby GRT was discharge after 24 hours of observation.
According to Mrs. GT, GRT has a good sucking reflex during breastfeeding. 5
days after delivery, the umbilicus of GRT was totally healed and dried. After 1 month
Mrs. GT brought GRT to their Barangay Health Center for immunization of DPT and
Hepa B.
VI. NUTRITION
GRT was purely breastfed from birth up to six months. Mrs. GT started to
introduce mixed feeding the month thereafter with formula milk of Bona 3-4 scoops per
50ml water and he could consume 3-4 bottles of formula milk a day. Mrs. GT gave Tiki-
tiki plus 1 ml and GRT started to eat supplementary foods like cereals when he was four
months old. Mrs. GT started to offer solid foods when GRT was 6 months old such as
biscuits and rice with maximum of 2 tablespoons, 2-3 times a day. Mrs. GT ensures that
GRT get adequate nutrients from the food he consumed. She usually prepared
nutritious foods such as vegetables, fruits and fish.At the age of 2 years old he started
to choose own foods preferably junk foods, meat and fried chicken, he seldom eats
vegetables. Oftentimes he drinks softdrinks and 2-3 glasses of water a day. GRT eats
three times a day.
GRT’s birth weight was 2850 grams and 47 cm in height. During infancy GRT
exhibits normal development of an infant just like the presence of primitive reflexes
such as moro reflex, tonic neck reflex and sucking reflex on his first month. As well as
his hands kept fisted and able to follow object to midline. On his second month, he
could hold his head up when prone, he started to show his social smile, could made
sounds and enjoyed bright colored objects. On the third month, he can hold his head
and chest up when prone, could follow object past midline, could laugh out loud, and
spent time looking at hands or uses them as toy. On the fourth month, his grasp,
stepping, tonic neck reflexes were fading, he needed more space to turn. On the fifth
month he could turn front to back and could handle rattles well. On his sixth month, he
could turn both ways and moro reflex fading, he uses palmar grasp, could say “oh-oh”.
First tooth erupted (central incisor), could sit unsteadily, could transfer objects hand to
hand, and started to have fear on strangers on the seventh month. He could sit
securely without support on the 8th month. On his ninth month he started to crawl and
his first word was “mama”. He could pull self to standing, uses pincer grasp to pick up
small objects, played games like peek-a-boo on the tenth month. He could walk with
support on eleventh month. And on his first year he could stand alone and took his first
step, could say ma-ma and da-da. According to Freud’s Psychoanalytic Theory infancy is
termed to be on “oral phase” because infants are so interested on oral stimulation or
pleasure during this time, they suck for enjoyment or relief of tension, as well as for
nourishment (Pillitteri, 2007).
On his toddler days he could hold a spoon well but may still turn it upside down
on the way to the month, could walk alone, seat self in chair, could creep upstairs, able
to say 4-6 words like “hindi”, and “mamam”. At year and a-half he could run and jump
in place and walked up and down stairs holding into a person’s hand or railing. And on
following years he could make lines or strokes for crosses with a pencil. A verbal
language increases steadily. Spent time playing with his toys, either he’s alone or with
friends. He’s afraid to be separated with her mama. In relation to Erikson’s Theory of
Psychosocial Development in this stage of childhood the child is forming a sense of
autonomy versus shame wherein a child learns to be independent and make decisions
for self(Pillitteri, 2007). Also exhibits parallel play.
September 6, 2005
September 6, 2005
October 18,2005
They have an extended type of family. They use jeepney, tricycle and pedicab as
their means of transportation. They used cellphones as means of communication. Mrs.
GT was married to Mr. RT for nine years. Both of them are high school graduates. Mrs.
GT is a plain housewife while Mr. RT is a pedicab driver. They also have a small sari-sari
store as their other source of income. They have two children in which little GRT are
their eldest child and his brother is a 3 years old. Presently they reside on Mr. RT’s
mother. They were seven in their house which is made of concrete and light materials
with two rooms wherein 4 of them occupying one room. Just along the road. They live
in a congested area near in a factory (Gascon Company).
According to Mrs. GT their monthly income ranges from 4,000 – 5,000. They
obtain their drinking water from a deep well which is 15 meters away from their toilet.
According to Mrs. GT there were no conflicts among the family members because they
understand and love each other. Both of them made decisions.
5 months prior to admission, Mrs. GT noticed a non movable circular hard mass
on GRT left lower quadrant of abdomen approximately 3x4 cm. in diameter Also, she
noted that the left extremity of GRT appears larger than his right extremities
approximately 2 cm in both upper and lower extremities. Mrs. GT decided to bring her
son to a traditional “hilot” and was advised to apply “lana” three times a day on the
affected areas; there were no changes on the said signs that were manifested by the
client. Their neighbor recommended to apply altamisa leaves directly on little GRT ‘S
abdomen but still no alleviation of signs and just ignored the signs manifested by client
and did not seek medical help.
2 months prior to admission, there was a progression of the size of the mass
approximately 12x15 cm. in diameter it is firm and non – movable. According to Mrs.
GT, GRT claimed of occasional tolerable abdominal pain located at left lumbar area of
abdomen and abdominal distention was noted .Mrs. GT again applied altamisa leaves
but then there were no alleviation of pain. Still Mrs. GT did not seek any medical help
because GRT is still active and playful.
1 month prior to admission, GRT experienced an on and off low grade fever
which ranges from 37 – 37.5 C that last for 2 weeks. Mrs. GT gave Paracetamol (Calpol)
5ml q 6 hrs. and fever subsided. Mrs. GT verbalize “ gasuka sya kg wala sya gawa gana
magkaon, duwa lang ka kutsara nga nilugaw iya makaon.” Also, Mrs. GT said that GRT
claimed of tolerable pain on his left abdomen. Child appears weak.
2 weeks prior to admission, Mrs. GT was worried and decided to brought GRT to
their Barangay health Center and he was given medication for deworming
(Mebendazole) because she thought that the cause of GRT’s pain and distended
abdomen was intestinal parasites. Abdominal girth of 56 cm.
4 days prior to admission, Mrs. GT decided to bring GRT to City health Office at
Plaza Libertad to seek consultation. GRT was examined by Dr. J, no medication was
prescribed but requested to undergo an ultrasound.
1 day prior to admission, Mrs. GT brought GRT at WVMC for an ultrasound and
result was evaluated at Western Visayas Medical Center and revealed a mass on left
abdomen 16x12x12 cm in size and probably renal in origin. Then, Mrs. GT was
encouraged to admit GRT to further assess his condition.
January 20 at around 7:00 pm GRT experiencing on and off tolerable pain on the
lumbar area of the abdomen graded as 5 according to facial scale of pain. The previous
signs and symptoms became persistent and severe Mrs. GT decided to bring GRT at
WVMC thus was admitted. He was diagnosed with Wilm’s tumor.
4 years prior to admission, GRT fell off from the table in which his head was
injured and develop a scar approximately 3 cm in length. Mrs. GT applied Betadine for
1week.
3 years prior to admission, GRT was hospitalized due to inflammation of the right
eye because his playmate punctured it with a stick. He was admitted at Western
Visayas Medical Center and stayed for 3 days. He was prescribed with ofloxacin
(Inoflox) 1 drop OD for 2 weeks.
GRT usually have fever and cough. Mrs. GT usually gave Paracetamol
preparation of a suspension 5 ml q 6 hrs. Also, Lagundi 5ml three times a day of taking
the medication.
According to Mrs. GT, GRT doesn’t have any allergies to food and drugs. Also,
GRT was fully immunized. GRT didn’t experience any childhood illnesses such as
chickenpox and measles.
GRT’s mother has asthma while his father has a hypertension. Also, his aunt and
grandmother on his mother side were diagnosed with breast cancer. His grandfather on
his father side died because of prostate cancer.
Physical Assessment
Name: GRT Chief Complain: Abdominal Pain
Age: 4 y/o Diagnosis: Wilm’s Tumor
Sex: Male Attending Physician: Dr. I
Date and time P.A done: Jan. 21, 2010; 9 AM Height : 99 cm
Weight: 13 kg
General Survey: On sitting position, awake, moaning, oriented to person, time, and
place, ambulatory, appropriately dressed and neat in appearance. Appears to be skinny.
Complained of pain, facial grimace noted graded with a score of 8/10 with 10 being the
most painful and 0 as no pain. With IVF of D 5IMB 500 cc x 24 cc/hr attached at right
cephalic vein, patent and infusing well. Vital signs revealed: Temp: 36.3 degree Celsius
PR: 112 bpm RR: 24 bpm BP: 110 / 90 mmHg.
Skin: Skin is dark brown in color, uniform to all parts of the body except for the palms
of the hand and the soles of the feet. Excessive sweating noted. Scar noted at 5cm in
length on the right anterior forearm, and 7cm on the left brachial area. Intact, cold and
clammy to touch. Has good skin turgor of two seconds when pinched .
Nails: Nail beds are pinkish. No yellowish discoloration noted. With dirty and
untrimmed free edges. Absence of clubbing. Smooth in texture with intact surrounding
tissues. Convex in curvature with an approximate angle of 160 degrees. With good
capillary refill of 2 seconds upon blanched test.
Hair: Terminal hairs are evenly distributed on the scalp, with short and slightly curved
endings, black in color, absence of infestations noted. Shiny, oily and smooth in texture.
Scalp: Color is lighter than facial skin, absence of dandruff, lesions, scars and any
infestations noted. Intact and smooth in texture. Absence of masses or lumps noted.
Head: Normocephalic, size is proportionate with the body. Presence of scar on both
eyebrows about 3 cm in diameter. With head circumference of 49 cm, with absence of
lumps and masses. With palpable temporal pulse, frontal and occipital prominences.
Neck: In midline position of the body, in full range of motion with no limitations of
movement, no pain and rigidity while moving. No deviation upon inspection, lymph
nodes not palpable, trachea is in midline position of the neck, thyroid glands are not
enlarge or swollen and moves upward when swallowing upon palpation, carotid pulse
palpable.
Eyes: Eyebrows are symmetrically aligned as well as the eyelashes, they are black in
color and evenly distributed. The inner and outer canthus of the eyes are both properly
aligned to the pinna of the ears. Eyelid surfaces have no discharges, intact, no presence
of lesions, edema and scars. Eyelids completely cover the cornea when closed and color
is same with facial skin. Upper eyelids are symmetrical, lesion and scar free and does
not sag or droop when the client opens his eyes. Eyeballs are not protruding and round
in shape. Conjunctivas are shiny and smooth, pinkish in color with visible small blood
vessels. Both scleras are anicteric with transparent, smooth and shiny cornea. Pupils are
black in color, equally round reactive to light and accommodation and in equal size
approximately 2mm in diameter. Iris are round and flat with grayish discoloration
around it, blinking reflex counts at 3x /minute, upon palpation eyelids show no evidence
of swelling and tenderness. Eyeballs felt equally firm and not overly hard or spongy,
both eyes move in unison.
Ear: Auricles has same color with facial skin, no inflammation, lesions, scars, and
nodules are apparent. No crackling, thickening, scaling or lesions detectable behind the
ears. Presence of light yellow cerumen noted on both ear canals, no other discharges
seen. No redness or swelling apparent, the pinna is properly aligned with the inner and
outer canthus of the eyes, pinna recoils within 2 seconds after folding, both auricles are
non tender, firm, nonsymmetrical in size(the left auricle appears larger than the right)
no masses or tenderness on auricles upon palpation. Lymph nodes are non palpable.
Mastoid process has well defined bony edges with no signs of tenderness. Has good
hearing acuity, can repeat whispered voice from 1 foot away.
Nose: Nose is in midline position of the face, color is same with facial skin, absence of
lesions and scars. Septum is intact with no deviation. Nasal mucosa is pinkish with no
obstructions. Both nostrils are patent and air can freely move upon ventilation. External
structure of nose is free from structural deviations, tenderness and swelling. Frontal and
maxillary sinuses are free from tenderness and edema has good smelling acuity, able to
identify the smell of coffee and scent of orange.
Mouth: Lips are symmetrical, pinkish, absence of crust and cracks on the upper and
lower lips, with minimal dryness, smooth in texture, gums are pinkish, smooth and firm
with no presence of ulcers and lesions. Tongue is centrally located inside the mouth,
with whitish rough surface on top, can move freely without rigidity and pain, prominent
veins noted on base of the tongue. Hard palate has ridges and soft palate is smooth, no
presence of lesions and swelling noted. Uvula is intact and in midline, moves upward
when told to say “ah”. Tonsils are pinkish, lesion free with no swelling or enlargement
noted. With yellowish pigmentation on tooth enamel, with dental carries noted on both
upper and lower molars. Central incisors, lateral incisors and cuspid teeth are intact. No
retractions noted. With good gag and swallowing reflex.
Thorax: (Anterior) Skin color is the same with the rest of the body, no lesions and
rashes noted. Chest configuration is symmetrical from side to side. Thorax expansion is
symmetrical to the back and chest. Chest shape is normal with no deformities noted.
Chest wall expands symmetrically during respiration. No tender spot, masses, lumps or
bulges upon palpation. Lymph nodes are non palpable. Resonant sound heard at both
lung fields noted upon percussion. Bronchovesicular sounds heard upon auscultation.
Thorax:(Posterior) Skin color is same with the body, intact with no presence of
lesions and scars noted. Upon palpation, no lumps and masses noted. Scapula are
symmetrically aligned. Spine is in midline position of the body, with normal respiratory
excursion. Thumbs separate at a distance of 3cm. No tenderness noted upon palpation.
Tactile fremitus are bilaterally heard. Upon auscultation, bronchovesicular sounds are
heard all over the lung fields.
Heart: Cardiac rate is regular in rhythm and rate. With cardiac rate of 112 bpm.
Apical pulse palpable.
Abdomen: Color is same with the rest of the body, free from vascular lesions, surgical
scars and rashes. Umbilicus is clean and positioned midway between the xiphoid
process and the symphisis pubis. There is movement caused by respiration. Guarding
behavior and protective gestures noted. Distention noted with abdominal girth of 57
cm. Left lumbar region of the abdomen has circular in shape. Upon percussion tympany
is the predominant sound over hollow organs including the stomach, intestine, bladder,
abdominal aorta and gallbladder, normoactive bowel sounds heard on each quadrant at
7 cycles/ min.
Genitals: Skin color of the penis is light brown, Urinates 3-4 times a day at
approximately 20 cc per void, and moves his bowel 3 times a week or once every other
day as claimed by the mother. Uncircumcised. No lesions, masses or discharges noted.
Extremities
Upper: Same color with the rest of the body, left arm appears bigger than the right
arm, right arm circumference measures 12 cm while the left circumference measures
14cm. Has full range of motion with no weakness, deviations or pain noted. No
lesions, masses, lumps or swelling noted. Brachial and radial pulse palpable.
Lower: Same color with the rest of the body, left leg is bigger than the right leg, left
thigh circumference measures 23cm while the right thigh circumference measures
21cm. No lesions, masses, scars and lacerations noted.Has full ROM with no deviations,
weakness and pain noted. Absence of varicosities. Femoral, tibial, dorsal and popliteal
pulse palpable.
Blood Chemistry:
Done to determine the serum electrolyte level of the client.
Increased, may
1642.50U/L 155-280U/L indicate cellular
LDH ( male=4-6 y.o.) death
Hematology:
The CBC test also provides specific information the size and hemoglobin content of
individual red blood cells. This is determined from the additional following
measurements:
HEMATOLOGY 01/23/10
Test Result Normal Range Significant
DIFFERENTIAL COUNT
Neutrophils 0.76 0.5-0.7 Increased; may be due to infections
and inflammatory response.
REMARKS:
Normocytic normochromic RBC by morphology within
Normal limit and WBC for age with relative and absolute neutrophilia and
relative lymphocytopenia
Moderate thrombocytosis with occasional large platelet seen
No other abnormal cells noted in the peripheral blood smears examined
Urinalysis:
Microscopic appearance:
o The urine sample is examined under a microscope. This is done to look at
cells, urine crystals, mucus, and other substances, and to identify any
bacteria or other microorganisms that might be present.
Chemical appearance:
o A special stick ("dipstick") tests for various substances in the urine. The
stick contains little pads of chemicals that change color when they come in
contact with the substances of interest.
Urine specific gravity:
Decreased; May be
due to renal failure,
because the
remaining functional
nephrons undergo
compensatory
Specific Gravity: 1.005 1.010-1.030 structural and
hypertrophic
changes. These
compensatory
changes result in
urine that is almost
isotonic with plasma.
.
Clinical test:
Microscopic Exams:
URINALYSIS 02/06/10
Physical Properties: Normal Significance
Sugar: negative
Protein: negative Negative Normal
Microscopic Exams:
Fecalysis:
Done to determine the presence of parasites that could affect his nutritional status.
FECALYSIS 01/23/10
Microscopic Exam:
FECALYSIS 02/06/10
Microscopic Exam:
Ascaris ( lumbrixoides):
more than 12 ova/smear None Increased may indicate
(many) intestinal parasite because of
contaminated food and water
ingested.
Trichuris trichiura:
4 ova/smear (few) None Increased may indicate
intestinal parasite because of
contaminated food and water
ingested.
Urethra
Is a muscular tube that connects the bladder with the outside of the body.
Its function is to remove urine from the body.
It measures about 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) in a woman but up to 8 inches (20 cm) in
a man.
Men have a longer urethra than women. This means that women tend to be
more susceptible to infections of the bladder (cystitis) and the urinary tract.
Male urethra
In the human male, the urethra is about 8 inches long and opens at the end of
the head of the penis.
The length of a male's urethra, and the fact it contains a number of bends,
makes catheterisation more difficult.
Urinary Bladder
Is a hollow, muscular and distendible or elastic organ that sits on the pelvic floor
(superior to the prostate in males).
Can hold approximately 17 to 18 ounces (500 to 530 ml) of urine, however the
desire to micturate is usually experienced when it contains about 150 to 200 ml.
Ureters
These are two tubes that drain urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
Each ureters is a muscular tube about 10 inches (25 cm) long. Muscles in the
walls of the ureters send the urine in small spurts into the bladder, (a collapsible
sac found on the forward part of the cavity of the bony pelvis that allows
temporary storage of urine). After the urine enters the bladder from the ureters,
small folds in the bladder mucosa act like valves preventing backward flow of the
urine.
The outlet of the bladder is controlled by a sphincter muscle.
are two tubes that drain urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
Kidney
Are a pair of bean shaped, reddish brown organs about the size of your fist. It
measures 10-12 cm long, 2.5 cm in thickness, 5-7 cm wide, 120 – 170 g. They
are covered by the renal capsule, which is a tough capsule of fibrous connective
tissue.
Supply 20% – 25% of cardiac output
Located peritoneally (behind and outside the peritoneal cavity) on the posterior
wall of the abdomen from the 12th thoracic vertebra to the 3th lumbar vertebra in
the adult.
They are considered retroperitoneal, which means they lie behind the
peritoneum.
There are three major regions of the kidney, renal cortex, renal medulla and
the renal pelvis.
STRUCTURE OF
KIDNEY
Renal
Renal Medulla- It resembles conical pyramids. The pyramids are situated with the
base facing the concave surfface of the kidney and the apex facing the hilum, or pelvis.
Each kidney contains approximately 8-18 pyramids. Contains 15-20% of nephrons
Renal Pelvis or Hilum- It is the concave portion of the kidney through which the
renal artery enters and the renal vein exits.
Renal Vein
Nephrons
NEPHRONE STRUCTURE
Glomerulus
is a capillary tuft that receives its blood supply from an afferent arteriole of the
renal circulation.
The glomerular blood pressure provides the driving force for fluid and solutes to
be filtered out of the blood and into the space made by Bowman's capsule.
The proximal tubule can be anatomically divided into two segments: the proximal
convoluted tubule and the proximal straight tubule.
The proximal convoluted tubule can be divided further into S1 and S2 segments
based on the histological appearance of it's cells.
Descending limb
Kidney Functions
2. Vitamin D synthesis – the kidneys are also responsible for the final conversion of
inactive vitamin D to its active form, 1, 25 – dihydroxycholycalciferol. Vitamin D is
necessary for maintaining normal calcium balance in the body.
3. Regulate pH level – the kidney partner up with the lungs and together control the
pH. The kidneys have a major role because they control the amount of bicarbonate
excreted or held onto. The kidneys help maintain tha blood pH mainly by excreting
hydrogen ions and reabsorbing bicarbonate ions as needed.
FORMATION OF URINE
Filtration
Blood enters the afferent arteriole and flows into the glomerulus.
Reabsorption
Within the peritubular capillary network, molecules and ions are reabsorbed back
into the blood.
Secretion
Some substances are removed from blood through the peritubular capillary
network into the distal convoluted tubule or collecting duct.
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Wilms’ tumor, also called nephroblastoma, is the most common type of kidney cancer
that affects children. It usually affects only one kidney, but in few cases (5 percent)
tumors occur in both kidneys. Unfortunately, Wilm’s tumor is diagnosed only when the
tumor is already big, but before the cancer metastasize. Kidneys start to develop before
the baby is born, when the kidney’s cells are not yet differentiated into various mature
kidney cells. The maturation process of the kidney cells ends around the age of three or
four. However, this maturation process can be impaired, and some of these
undifferentiated cells grow and divide uncontrollably and exaggerated causing tumors
to form.
Clinical Manifestations:
Abdominal mass
Abdominal pain (minimal and moderate)
Loss of appetite
Fever(low grade and high-grade)
Constipation
Hemihypertrophy
Cryptorchidism
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY of WILM’S TUMOR
1.Age: Wilm’s Tumor diagnosed at the 1.Second Hand Smoking: The father or
age of 3-5 y.o. our client is smoking 6-8 cigarette
Our client is 4 y.o. stick/day in their house
2.Congenital anomalies 2. Exposure to asbestos, heavy metal
3.Heredo-familial Predisposition to
cancer
Tumor production
Wilm's tumor
Specific objectives
• Client’s folks will be oriented about the client’s disease process in order for them
to be fully aware about the client’s health status.
• Client’s folks will observe proper aseptic technique in rendering home care to
eliminate the spread of pathogens and microbes that can possibly infect primary
and secondary infection to the client as well as to the whole members of the
family.
• Client’s folks will employ certain measures that will include promotion,
prevention, cure and rehabilitation of the client’s health status.
• Provide education on client and folks about proper nutrition.
• Instruct the mother to strictly follow the therapeutic regimen of her child
indicated by the physician on the discharge instructions to prevent complications.
• Inform the folks of the schedule for the follow-up visit in order to assess health
status.
Health Teaching
A. Knowledge
Wilms’ tumor also called nephroblastoma is a rare type of kidney cancer that
affects mostly children. It causes a tumor on one or both kidneys. Having certain
genetic conditions or birth defects can increase the risk of developing Wilms’ tumor.
The peak time of Wilms’ tumor occurrence is around ages 3 to 4, and it occurs only
rarely after age 6.
Abdominal swelling
An abdominal mass you can feel
Fever
Blood in the urine (hematuria)
Reduced Appetite
High blood pressure
Constipation
Stomach Pain
Nausea
Risk factor
• Sex – girls are slightly more likely to develop Wilms’ tumor than boys
• Race – black children have a slightly higher risk than Asian – American
• Family history – if someone had Wilms’ tumor in the family or presence of any
type of cancer increase the risk
• Aniridia – iris of the eye forms particularly or not at all
• Hemihypertrophy – one side of the body is noticeably larger than other side
• Undescended testicles – one or both testicles fail to descend into the scrotum
• Hypospadias – urinary (urethral) opening is not at the tip of the penis but on the
other side
Sex
Race
Family History
Aniridia
Hemihypertrophy
Undescended testicles
Hypospadias
Stages
RATIONALE:
To give folks an idea regarding the disease process, signs and symptoms, risk
factors and treatment.
B. Personal Hygiene
Instruct client/folks to practice strict hand washing before and after eating or
before and after using the toilet to prevent the spread of infection among the family
members and to reduce the risk of wound infection. Intruct client’s mother to keep
client’s fingernails clean and short to prevent from scratching that results in skin injury.
Instruct client/folks to clean thoroughly fresh fruits before eating to avoid from
ingestion of pathogens and any microorganisms. Instruct client/folks to change clothing
everyday or frequently as much as possible to promote comfort and to grooming.
Instruct folks to provide a smoke free and dust free environment for the client to avoid
nasal irritation that might aggravate client’s condition. Instruct folks to change bed
linens thrice a week to prevent to prevent dwelling of microbes, dust and viruses in the
linens. Instruct client to avoid touching the surgical site to reduce the risk of infection
and injury. Clean skin surface with running water and mild soap after change of
dressing to reduce skin contaminants. If client cannot take a bath, offer him regular
sponge bathing when client verbalized feeling of discomfort to promote comfort and
well-being. Instruct folks to observe proper aseptic in dressing and cleaning of surgical
site to reduce the risk of contamination and infection. Encourage good oral hygiene
such as mouth rinse that can be helpful for sores or areas that are bleeding and use of
lip balm or petroleum jelly to soothe cracked lips.
RATIONALE:
Proper personal hygiene prevents contamination and spread of microorganisms
which can lead to further complications and infections.
RATIONALE:
To give on folks what activities of daily living must be practice at home to aid
prevention and recovery for the client.
C. Nutrition
Encourage to continue to eat vitamin C rich foods such as citrus fruits and
protein such as meat products, for faster wound healing and prevents infection by
enhancing immune system/response. Instruct mother to include fruits and vegetable in
client’s diet to replace dead cells and tissue in the body. A well balanced diet is
encouraged to promote healing and good bowel function. Encourage client’s folks to
have an adequate hydration by drinking at least 6 - 8 glasses of sterilized water to
promote blood circulation and maintain fluid balance in the body. Instruct mother to
provide foods to the client that is rich in iron and vitamin C to boost the immune
system. Instruct the mother to avoid foods that are oily in order not to aggravate
client’s health condition. Prepare favorite foods to gain weight for upcoming
chemotherapy because his appetite may decrease. Instruct mother to increase fluid
intake of the child to counter the decrease in solid food intake. Avoid legumes because
it is high in purines which produce uric acid that can deposit in the kidneys in the form
of urate stones.
RATIONALE:
To take foods that promotes and aid recovery and avoidance of restricted foods.
D. Medication
Instruct the mother to follow the medication program carefully. The drugs
prescribed to client are designed to prevent various complications and to treat the
condition.
MEDICATION DOSAGE and TIMING INDICATION
Paracetamol 240 mg/5ml, 5ml every 4 hours For mild pain and fever
for 7 days
Cefuroxime 125 mg/8ml, 8ml every 8 hours For the treatment of many
for 10 days different types of bacterial
infections such as urinary tract
infections.
Strictly instruct the mother not to give any medicines, over-the-counter drugs,
vitamins, herbs, or food supplements to her child without first talking to physician. Tell
the mother to call the physician if she thinks the medicines are not helping or if the
child is having side effects. Instruct the mother not quit the home medications until she
discuss it with the physician. Teach the folks on how to administer the medication, its
correct route, dosage, and timing.
RATIONALE:
To subject folks for medications and special procedures to enhance health.
E. Follow up check up
Tell the mother to return to the physician for physical exams and imaging tests
such as ultrasound and CT scans to look for the growth or return of the tumor. Remind
the mother that blood and urine tests will be done to check how well the remaining
kidney is working. Physician may schedule follow-up check up. But if any unusual
symptoms occur before the date of check up, client should visit the physician’s clinic
immediately.
SEEK CARE IMMEDIATELY IF: There is trouble breathing or chest pain all of a
sudden and trouble having a bowel movement or passing urine, if bandage becomes
soaked with blood, if incisions are swollen, red, have pus coming from them, or they
have come apart and there are chills or fever of 101 F or more. Severe pain that is not
relieved by pain medication.
RATIONALE:
Follow-up visit to help evaluate effective of the treatment and interventions. It
would provide support to client with regards to the achievement of goals.