Lung Tumor

Lung Tumor

A benign lung tumor is an unneeded abnormal growth of tissue that has been determined to be cancer-free. Benign lung tumors can develop from a variety of different lung structures.

Cause

• Wheezing.
• Coughing up blood or having a persistent cough
• Respiration difficulty.
• Fever, particularly if there is pneumonia.

Nursing Diagnosis

• A blood test.
• Skin test for tuberculin to check for TB.
• PET scan, or positron emission tomography.
• CT using a single photon (SPECT).
• imaging with magnetic resonance (in rare cases).
• To determine if the tumor is benign or malignant, a biopsy, tissue excision, and microscopic analysis are required.

Nursing Management

• Analyze your breathing and coughing.
• Breathing exercises for breathlessness.
• Watch the ABG.
• Fowler's place.
• Administer a bronchodilator and corticosteroid.
• Routine suctioning.
• Observe the sputum's color and consistency.
• Encourage drinking of water.
• Therapy for the chest.
• Reposition yourself frequently.
• There should be enough time for rest.