Section: Module 2: Lesson 24: Nursing Management of Oncological Emergencies-SIADH | Oncology Nursing | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    1. Explain the underlying pathophysiology of SIADH. 
    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 SIADH 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):  26 mins.

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      Required Learning Resources and Activities 

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      A Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone URL
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      Read the entire page (4 minutes)

      Canadian Cancer Society

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      Guidelines for the Management of Oncologic Emergencies in Adult Patients – Full Version URL
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      Download the PDF document ‘Oncologic Emergencies Guidelines’ and read page 20. (1 minute)
      Cancer Care Nova Scotia

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      Clinical management of SIADH URL
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      Read the section from 'What is SIADH?' to Treatment of SIADH using general and indirect means (21 minutes)

      SAGE Journals

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      Slide Deck Presentation

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      Nursing Management of Oncological Emergencies - SIADH URL
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      Quiz: Module 2: Lesson 24
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