Section: 4.7.12 - Lymphangitis, Lymphadenitis, Lymphedema, Lymphatic Filariasis (Elephantiasis), and Cellulitis | Medical-Surgical 1 | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    • Describe the clinical manifestations of Lymphangitis, Lymphadenitis, Lymphedema, Lymphatic Filariasis (Elephantiasis), and Cellulitis.
    • Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of Lymphangitis, Lymphadenitis, Lymphedema, Lymphatic Filariasis (Elephantiasis), and Cellulitis.
    • Discuss the complications of Lymphangitis, Lymphadenitis, Lymphedema, Lymphatic Filariasis (Elephantiasis), and Cellulitis.
    • Describe the medical management of Lymphangitis, Lymphadenitis, Lymphedema, Lymphatic Filariasis (Elephantiasis), and Cellulitis.
    • Discuss the nursing management of Lymphangitis, Lymphadenitis, Lymphedema, Lymphatic Filariasis (Elephantiasis), and Cellulitis.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 14 minutes.

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      Lymphangitis URL
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      Read the entire page. (3 minutes)

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      Lymphadenitis URL
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      Read the entire page. (3 minutes)

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      Lymphedema URL
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      Read the entire page. (18 minutes)

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      Lymphoedema URL
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      Read the entire page. (7 minutes)

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      Lymphatic Filariasis(elephantiasis) URL
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      Read the entire page. (6 minutes)

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      Lymphatic-filariasis URL
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      Read the content under “Overview,” “Cause and Transmission,”  “Symptoms,” and “Treatment.” (7 minutes)

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      Lymphatic filariasis URL
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      Read the entire page. (12 minutes)

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      Cellulitis URL
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      Read the entire page. (6 minutes)

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      Cellulitis URL
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      Read the entire page. (6 minutes)

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      Cellulitis URL
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      Read content under “Discussion” and “Limitations”. (6 minutes)

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      Slide Dick Presentation
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      Topic: Lymphangitis, Lymphadenitis, Lymphedema, Elephantiasis, and Cellulitis URL
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      Quiz Unit
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      Quiz: Unit 4.7.12

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