Title: Week 3 Welcome
Course: 16SP-ASN-210-GH1A1-ADV NUR THROUGH LIFESPAN I > Section: Week 3

MANAGEMENT OF PTS WITH CANCER, INFLAMMATION & IMMUNITY PROBLEMS

Ignatavicius:

Chapters 17

Chapter 21

Chapter 22

Welcome to Week # 3 of ASN 210.  We are moving along and you are doing great! This week we will focus on the RN role and nursing understanding of cellular responses involved in the immune system. There are many patient conditions that result in inflammation and affect the immune system.  We will also focus on cancer development and the RN care for patients with cancer this week. An in-depth understanding of methods of reducing risks for cancer development, the screening practices involved, and genetic predisposition to cancer development is our target of exploration! You have had introductory experience with immune responses and cancer in LPN school, please recall what you know, but remember we will dig deeper and go further to make sure that as an RN, you not only understand but are comfortable with assuming the primary care of cancer patients throughout all aspects the treatment regimen.

Remember, you should be able to understand the inflammatory response and cell-mediated and humoral immunity. You should be able to describe the human leukocyte antigen system and its role in tissue rejection. It is also important to understand the pharmacologic management of rejection prevention. In regards to cancer and oncological nursing be sure to understand the pathophysiology of cell change, cell growth and division as it relates to different cancer types, and the differences between benign and cancerous cells. Review the requirements for and sites of metastasis as you learn about grading, ploidy, and staging in your lessons this week. As an RN you will provide patients with information relative to management of the multiple side effects (both physiological and psychosocial) that occur secondary to therapies, and the associated nursing roles.

Here is your To-Do List this Week:

Tuesday- Week 3 Pre-Quiz (Pass/Fail)

Lessons:

- Inflammation & Immunity
- Cancer Development
- Patients with Cancer

Wed & Sunday- W3 Discussion Forum 2- 10 Points
Friday- Unit Post Quiz- 20 Points
Sunday- IMMUNE & CANCER GROUP ASSIGNMENT- 75 Points

Clinical Time & Assignments (Pass/Fail)