Section: Module 2: Lesson 22: Nursing Management of Oncological Emergencies- Increased Intracranial Pressure | Oncology Nursing | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    1. Explain the underlying pathophysiology of Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP).
    2. Describe the scope of the problem including the etiology and risk factors for this oncologic emergency. 
    3. List the clinical manifestations associated with this emergency situation. 
    4. Explain the nursing assessment for ICP 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):  24 minutes.

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    • Required Learning Resources and Activities

    • Read the section  from 'Introduction' to 'Prognosis' (11 minutes)

      NCBI

    • Read the entire page (5 minutes)

      Canadian Cancer Society

    • Read the section 'Management' (8 minutes)

      BMJ

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