Intermediate Nursing

In this lesson, we will discuss some types of medical emergencies that can occur in clients who have been diagnosed with various forms of cancer.  We will look at the system of origin for different types of emergencies and identify

In this lesson, we will review the female reproductive system and then identify some causes and risks for developing ovarian cancer.  We will identify three types of ovarian cancer along with the staging system used to monitor metastasis.  Signs and

In this lesson, we will identify some modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for developing bladder cancer.  We will review the urinary system and discuss how bladder cancer can affect normal urinary function.   We will also look at signs and

In this lesson, we will review the function of the pancreas and identify causes and risk factors for developing pancreatic cancer.  Additionally, we will go over common signs and symptoms of pancreatic cancer and testing used to confirm the diagnosis. 

In this lesson, we will identify different types of colorectal cancer and risk factors for developing this form of cancer.  We will discuss surgical interventions for colorectal cancer along with nursing interventions for before and after surgery.  Finally, we will

In this lesson, we will first review the structures of the lymphatic system.  Next, we will look at some types of lymphoma, including Hogdkin’s lymphoma, and at the stages of lymphoma.  We will identify a variety of systemic signs and

In this lesson, we will summarize causes and risk factors for developing stomach cancer and some common signs and symptoms.  We will also discuss testing used to confirm the diagnosis and then surgical interventions that are available for treatment.