The goal of this course is to provide the professional nurse with current, accurate information on the management of prostate cancer. This information will enable the professional nurse the means to provide optimal care to the patient diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Course Publication Date:
July 24, 2020
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Gloria Tartaglia RN |
| Course No: | PC072420 |
| Contact Hours: | 5.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Medical & Surgical Issues
Community & Home Health
Critical Care Medicine
Geriatric Medicine
Leadership & Case Management
Oncologic Medicine
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Learning Objectives
Discuss the epidemiology and etiology of prostate cancer.
Understand the anatomy and physiology of the prostate gland.
Explain how prostate cancer is diagnosed.
Discuss current issues regarding screening of prostate cancer.
Compare and contrast current treatment options for this disease.
Describe the nurse’s role in caring for patients with prostate cancer.