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Activity Steps

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Purpose of Activity

To provide an overview of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of edema and lymphedema in cancer patients.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Recall the pathophysiology of edema and lymphedema in cancer patients.
  2. Identify diagnostic methods for determining the source and staging of lymphedema.
  3. Outline the management of lymphedema.

Disclosures

The authors and planners have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

Price: $12.50

Credits:

  • ANCC 1.0 CH
  • DC - BON 1.0 CH
  • FL - BON 1.0 CH
  • GA - BON 1.0 CH

Lippincott Professional Development is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Professional Development is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, Florida Board of Nursing, and Georgia Board of Nursing, #50-1223.







Planner
Test Code: RNJ0718A
Published: Jul/Aug 2018
Expires: 1/1/2026
Collections: Rehabilitation Nursing
Sources: Rehabilitation Nursing Journal
Required Passing Score: 7/10 (70%)
Authors: Nancy A. Hutchison, MD, CLT-LANA
Categories: Cancer
Specialties: Rehabilitation
Topics: Cancer Survivors , Complete Decongestive Therapy , Compression , Edema , Lymphedema , Rehabilitation