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Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Test 3Certificate

Purpose of Activity

To provide an explanation of the management of fungating tumors and pressure ulcers in a patient with stage IV cutaneous malignant melanoma.

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Identify wounds seen in patients with advanced disease.
  2. Recognize the palliative wound care of a patient with stage IV cutaneous malignant melanoma.

Disclosures

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

Price: $21.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.1 CH
  • DC - BON 2.1 CH
  • KY-BON 2.0 CH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
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This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia and Florida #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.





Planner
Test Code: JHPN0614A
Published: Jun 2014
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing
Required Passing Score: 12/16 (75%)
Authors: Anne F. Walsh, MSN, ANP-BC, ACHPN, CWOCN; Marianne Bradley, MSN, CNS, CWOCN; Kim Cavallito, FNP-BC, CWCN
Categories: Cancer , Dermatologic Conditions , Hospice and Palliative Care
Specialties: Hospice and Palliative Care, Oncology
Topics: Malignancies , Melanoma , Skin