Case Study: Clinical Reasoning and Metastatic Lung Cancer Treatment

This case study presents a detailed analysis of a patient suffering from metastatic lung cancer, utilizing the clinical reasoning cycle to assess the patient's condition. The assignment begins with patient background, including medical history of osteoarthritis, congestive cardiac failure, gastro esophageal reflux disease, and current symptoms such as hyperkalemia, constipation, nausea, and lower back pain. The study then outlines the collection of cues, vital signs, and symptoms like shortness of breath and chest pain. The information is processed to understand the patient's primary health concerns, which include metastatic lung cancer, and its related complications. The assignment discusses the planning and implementation of interventions, including palliative care, pain management with opioids, repositioning to ease breathing, dietary adjustments, and the involvement of a multidisciplinary team, including physiotherapists, general practitioners, and oncology specialists. The effectiveness of these interventions is evaluated, and a reflection on the learning experience, emphasizing the significance of palliative care and teamwork, is provided. The conclusion highlights the chronic nature of metastatic lung cancer and the importance of comprehensive patient care.