Section: Module:2 Lesson : 21: Nursing Management of Oncological Emergencies- Spinal Cord Compression | Oncology Nursing | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    1. Explain the underlying pathophysiology of Spinal Cord Compression. 
    2. Describe the scope of the problem including the 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 spinal cord compression including relevant diagnostic tests.
    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): 35 minutes.

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      The Spinal cord compression URL
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      Read the entire page (5 minutes)

      Cancer Research UK

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      The Spinal Cord Compression URL
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      JOHNS HOPKINS MEDICINE

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      Oncology Emergency Series: Understanding spinal cord compression URL
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      Read the entire pages 44-50 (22 minutes)

       Wolters Kluwer Health

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      Quiz: Module 2: Lesson 21
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