Which Oncology Patient Is Unstable?

Which Oncology Patient Is Unstable? (Hematology & Oncology) connects hematology/oncology assessment to safe nursing judgment: recognize risk early, protect airway and perfusion, prevent bleeding and infection, and escalate when red flags cluster. Canadian items may use metric units and provincial wording; prioritization logic matches NCLEX-RN. Pathway context (RN, Canada). This lesson supports NCLEX-RN preparation with Canada-friendly practice framing (SI labs where shown, interprofessional norms). Continue with related lessons from the pathway lesson hub. Learning objectives - Interpret the stem’s priority threat using vitals, labs, and symptoms together. - Apply evidence-informed nursing actions within scope and hospital policy. - Teach patients and families clear return precautions without delaying urgent care when unstable.