NUR211: HEALTH DIFFERENCES ACROSS THE LIFE SPAN 1 MODULE 7

NUR211: HEALTH DIFFERENCES ACROSS THE LIFE SPAN 1 MODULE 7M7A1: Abnormal Cellular Growth You are entering the interactive tutorial for this module. Complete all components of the tutuorial before completing the module quiz. The interactive tutorial includes several topics and practice activities. You will have the ability to review any topic or activity of your choosing. Menu Topic 1: Introduction Topic 2: Cancer Topic 3: Carcinogenesis Topic 4: Reducing Cancer Risk Topic 5: Management of Cancer Topic 6: Nursing Management Topic 7: Oncologic Emergencies Topic 8: Summary Topic 1: Introduction Slide 1: Introduction This interactive tutorial will focus on risk factors and prevention strategies for cancer, discuss the general management of cancer and oncologic emergencies and patient centered care of patients receiving radiation and chemotherapy. Topic 2: Cancer Slide 2: Types of Tumors A tumor is formed by abnormal and unbalanced cell division in the body tissues. This group of cells grows and becomes an abnormal mass. Neoplasm A neoplasm, or tumor, is an abnormal growth of tissue that results when cells divide too rapidly or do not die when they should. These tumors have no useful function, do not help the host, and may even cause harm depending on where the tumor is growing. A tumor is classified as benign or malignant based on its ability to spread and cause tissue damage. Benign Tumor