Oncology Nursing Part 2: Systemic Therapies and Oncologic Emergencies
Oncology Nursing Part 2: Systemic Therapies and Oncologic Emergencies is organized by NursingCE.com.
Release date: 4/17/2022
Expiration date: 4/17/2024
Overview:
This 2-part module series provides an overview of oncology nursing, outlining the core aspects of cancer diagnosis, staging, and treatment. In addition, it describes oncology nurses’ roles, responsibilities, and professional performance. Part 1 discusses the pathophysiology of cancer, early detection, prevention, and unique care considerations related to surgical and radiation oncology. Part 2 builds on these concepts focusing on systemic therapies, side effect management, patient education, and oncologic emergencies.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this module, learners will be able to:
• discuss the role of chemotherapy in cancer treatment, common side effects, the basic principles of safe chemotherapy handling and administration, and nursing implications
• recognize the significant classes of targeted therapies and their side effects, and discuss the nursing implications of each option
• identify the signs of hypersensitivity reactions and cytokine release syndrome, as well as appropriate nursing interventions
• recognize the signs and symptoms of the most common oncologic emergencies and discuss evidence-based interventions
• describe a nurse’s role in patient advocacy and end-of-life care