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Kaposi’s sarcoma (NCLEX Review)
Description:
Skin lesions that occur primarily in individuals with a compromised immune system
Assessment
- Kaposi’s sarcoma is a slow-growing tumor that appears as raised, oblong, purplish, reddish-brown lesions; may be tender or nontender.
- Organ involvement includes the lymph nodes, airways or lungs, or any part of the gastrointestinal tract from the mouth to anus.
Interventions
- Maintain standard precautions.
- Provide protective isolation if the immune system is depressed.
- Prepare the client for radiation therapy or chemotherapy as prescribed.
- Administer immunotherapy, as prescribed, to stabilize the immune system.