The goal of this course is to provide nurses working with oncology patients the education necessary to recognize signs and symptoms of oncologic emergencies. The program will review treatment therapies, and risk reduction strategies. In addition, an overview of treatment options in promoting compassionate end-of-life care and the correct treatment for the (advanced stage) oncology patient will be discussed.
Course Publication Date:
April 19, 2022
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Maureen Sullivan-Tevault RN, BSN, CEN, CDCES |
| Course No: | ONCEM-22 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Oncologic Medicine
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Learning Objectives
Discuss risk factors for oncology emergencies in certain patient populations (cancer specific)
Verbalize the pathophysiology and etiology behind various oncologic emergencies
Identify clinical signs and symptoms of the most common oncology emergencies
Outline nursing interventions associated with neutropenia precautions
Identify nursing guidelines for the administration of IV chemotherapy
Discuss patient education regarding prevention of oncology emergencies (early symptom recognition)
Verbalize critical differences between hypersensitivity reactions and anaphylaxis
Describe the oncology nurse’s role in promoting compassionate end-of-life care and the correct treatment for the (advanced stage) oncology patient.