Section: Module 2: Lesson 17: Oncological emergencies - Cardiac Tamponade | Oncology Nursing | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    1. Explain the underlying pathophysiology of cardiac tamponade. 
    2. Describe the scope of the problem including the incidence, etiology, and risk factors for this oncologic emergency. 
    3. List the clinical manifestations that are associated with this emergency situation. 
    4. Explain the nursing assessment for cardiac tamponade.
    5. List the nursing role to address cardiac tamponade in a timely and effective manner.

    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 12 minutes.

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      The Cardiac Tamponade URL
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      Read: Entire article (4 minutes)

      MedlinePlus: Medical Encyclopedia

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      The Cardiac Tamponade URL
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      Read: Introduction, Etiology, Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Evaluation, Treatment and Management, Enhancing Health care Team Outcomes (8 minutes)

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      Nursing Management of Oncological Emergency_ Cardiac Tamponade URL
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      Quiz: Module 2: Lesson 17
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