A Review of Oncologic Breast Reconstruction

Course Code: REL-ACU-0-ROBR

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

Learning Objectives:
Recall approaches to breast reconstruction and factors that may influence a patient’s decision to choose reconstruction.
Identify complications and postoperative nursing interventions for breast reconstruction.

Outline:
Section 1: Breast Cancer Overview

Breast Cancer and Reconstruction

Section 2: Breast Reconstruction

Who Has Breast Reconstruction?

Breast Reconstruction

Implants

Autologous Reconstructions

Nursing Care

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Clinical Vignette

Lalana’s Story

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

Resources

References

 

Writer: Monica Caicedo Orellana, MS, RN, OCN

Monica Caicedo Orellana, MS, RN, OCN, is an SME writer for Relias with over 20 years of acute care experience in nursing. She has served in several leadership roles in the acute care setting, the medical-surgical division, and as a nurse educator. She has mentored nurses in renal and oncology specialties. She has been involved in various institutional committees and quality improvement projects. Monica is passionate about professional nursing standards and fostering an environment of continuous lifelong learning as an instrument to improve patient care. 

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.