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Which malignant melanoma patients are at high risk of recurrence?
Some patients, such as those with IIb or stage III melanoma, are at high risk for the development of recurrence after treatment.
What is the downside of liver transplantation?
There is a high risk of tumor recurrence and metastases after transplantation.
What is Adjuvant chemotherapy?
Treating the patient who has no evidence of residual disease but who is at high risk for recurrence
How can the risk of stroke recurrence be reduced?
The risk of stroke recurrence can be reduced by managing risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and atrial fibrillation. Taking prescribed medications, making lifestyle changes such as eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and not smoking can also help reduce the risk of stroke recurrence. Regular follow-up with healthcare providers for monitoring and adjusting treatment as needed is essential.
Who is at risk for pyloric stenosis?
Male infants with a family history of pyloric stenosis are more at risk of having the condition, which tends to occur less often in females, blacks, and Asians.
What patients are most susceptible to a recurrence of Mallory-Weiss Syndrome?
Patients at highest risk for a recurrence of bleeding are those with portal hypertension.
What risks are involved with angioplasty?
There is a danger of puncturing the vessel with the guidewire during an angioplasty, although the risk is very small. Patients must be monitored for hematoma or hemorrhage at the puncture site
What are the chances for recurrence of a cancerous tumor following a pancreatectomy?
The risk for tumor recurrence is thought to be unaffected by whether the patient undergoes a total pancreatectomy or a pancreaticoduodenectomy.
What specific risk exists with an orchiectomy cancer patient?
An additional risk specific to cancer patients is recurrence of the cancer.
What are some risks associated with mitral valve stenosis?
Risks associated with mitral valve stenosis depend on pre-existing risk factors. It is of utmost concern whether one is at risk of death or of brain damage.
What are the complications after incisional hernia repair?
risks are greater with obese patients or those who have had multiple earlier operations or the prior placement of mesh patches. The risk of complications has been shown to be about 13%. The risk of recurrence and repeat surgery is as high as 52%
What are nursing diagnoses for spinal stenosis?
risk for impaired physical mobility related to neuromuscular impairment (Medsurg)
