Pathophysiology
Learning Objectives
[ "Identify ALARM features for GI, urological, pulmonary, and breast malignancy", "Apply urgency tiers to determine 2-week vs routine referral", "Recognize constitutional red flags (weight loss, night sweats, lymphadenopathy) that suggest systemic malignancy", "Apply USPSTF screening thresholds for lung cancer in high-risk adults" ] Connect Recognizing Alarm Features and Expediting Cancer to bedside cues you will reassess first: vitals trends, work of breathing, perfusion, mentation, and pain or ischemic equivalents when relevant. Boards reward recognizing when subtle instability outweighs reassurance, then selecting nursing actions that protect airway, circulation, and neurologic status before routine tasks.