Nursing Management of patients with disorders of Breast.

Unit Number - 2 of Medical Surgical Nursing – II
learning Objectives - Describe the disorders of breast and breast cancer. Demonstrate skill in giving nursing care to patients with breast disorders
Hours - 5
Teaching and Learning Activities - Lecture cum discussion Models and exhibits
Assessment Methods - Short answer Objective type Essay

Content of the chapter

a) Assessment of breast
– History
– Physical examination
– Diagnostic tests
– Breast self examination
b) Disorders of breast
– Mastitis
– Breast abscess
– Gynaecomastia
– Tumors and Malignancy of breast
c) Nursing management of a patient after
mastectomy