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Activity Steps

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Identify the most common causes of pleural effusion.
  2. Recognize the pathophysiology and complications of malignant pleural effusion.
  3. Select the appropriate management techniques for patients who have an indwelling pleural catheter to relieve the symptoms of malignant pleural effusion.

Learning Outcomes

Nurses will demonstrate competency in understanding how to address symptom management related to complications of advanced metastatic cancer and antineoplasm treatment regimens by achieving a minimum score of 70% on this learning activity.
Price: $21.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.0 CH
  • DC - BON 2.0 CH
  • FL - BON 2.0 CH
  • GA - BON 2.0 CH

Lippincott Professional Development is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development 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.







Test Code: HHCN1121
Published: Nov/Dec 2021
Expires: 12/6/2024
Required Passing Score: 8/10 (80%)
Authors: Mary C. Vrtis, PhD, MSN, RN, OCN, NEA-BC, CDP, CADDCT; Eileen DeCesare, MS, RN, CNAA, LNC, NE-BC; Rebecca S. Day, MSN, Ma Ed, RN, CCM
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