Section: Module 2: Lesson 18: Oncological emergencies_ Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) | Oncology Nursing | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    1. Explain the underlying pathophysiology of Disseminated Intravascular Coagulopathy (DIC).
    2. Describe the risk factors associated with DIC.
    3. List the clinical manifestations (signs and symptoms) associated with DIC. 
    4. Explain the nursing assessment for DIC.
    5. Characterize the nursing interventions and supportive care important to address this problem in a timely and effective manner.

    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 20 minutes.

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      Required Learning Resources and Activities

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      The Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation URL
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      Read: Entire article till Living With (13 minutes)

      National Heart, Lungs, and Blood Institute

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      Merck Manual: Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) URL
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      Read: Entire article up to Treatment of DIC (4 minutes)

      Merkmanual

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      MedlinePlus: Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) URL
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      Read: Entire article up to possible complications (3 minutes)

      Medline Plus 

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      Slide Deck Presentation 

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      Nursing Management of Oncological Emergency DIC URL
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      Quiz: Module 2: Lesson 18
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