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Case Study Janet Jackson

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Throughout the following essay the in-depth evaluation of the patient Janet Jackson will occur. This evaluation will include the presenting conditions pathophysiology and aetiology. Whilst looking at the deterioration post operatively, again assessing the pathophysiology and nursing management that will be undertaken regarding the new patient condition. It will then be suggested that an interdisciplinary approach be taken to the patients care and justification of this method and referral to other healthcare professional will be reviewed.
The case study given outlines the patient, Janet Jackson a 40 year old single mother of 3 with the condition and diagnosis of Uterine Fibroids (Leiomyomas). A Vaginal hysterectomy was the surgical intervention, post-operative deterioration has occurred seen through abnormal vital signs.
The presenting condition of the patient as said above was Uterine Fibroids. Also known as leiomyomas, these tumours are the most common benign tumour found within the female reproductive system. (Jacques Donnez, 2016) These tumours develop in the corpus of the smooth muscle within the uterus. These growths can be identified as intermural, sub serosal and submucosal, these classifications are used to identify which area of the uterus the tumour is forming. (Porth, 2011 )The intramural fibroid is embedded into the myometrium and is the most common form of uterine fibroids in women who present to healthcare department. The presentation of this is the

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