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Kaposi’s Sarcoma

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Course Overview

Kaposi’s Sarcoma

Author: Joanna Grayson, BSN, RN 

Kaposi sarcoma is a soft tissue tumor caused by human herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8) that primarily affects clients diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), or those undergoing organ transplantation. The disease was first described by a Hungarian dermatologist, Moritz Kaposi of the University of Vienna, in 1872 when he assessed pigmented cutaneous sarcoma in the lower extremities of a client.  

This chronic condition is marked by periods of relapse that require sustained systemic treatments that can lead to increased risk of toxicities, poor tolerability, and decreased quality of life. Even though the disease occurs in a small percentage of the population, it can cause disfigurement of the skin and death in clients, making it important for all nurses to be familiar with the condition. 

Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. Pathophysiology 
  3. Risk Factors 
  4. Signs and Symptoms 
  5. Nursing Assessment 
  6. Diagnostics and Treatment 
  7. Complications and Prognosis 
  8. Nursing Interventions 
  9. Conclusion 

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Kaposi’s Sarcoma. It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards 2 contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Describe the incidence rate and pathophysiology of Kaposi sarcoma. 
  2. List the risk factors and most common signs and symptoms of Kaposi sarcoma. 
  3. Compare and contrast the staging classification systems associated with Kaposi sarcoma. 
  4. Detail the medications and additional treatments used in Kaposi sarcoma. 
  5. Discuss the risk factors and signs and symptoms of Kaposi sarcoma and learn how to apply them in caring for clients with the condition. 
  6. Understand the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for Kaposi sarcoma and learn how to implement the concepts into nursing practice. 
  7. Apply knowledge of the complications and prognosis of Kaposi sarcoma to nursing interventions to care for clients diagnosed with the condition. 

Target Audience

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
  • New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

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Course created on: January 29, 2025

Course Expires on: January 29, 2028

Course Offering: #657

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