Hydrocephalus also known as "water on the brain," is a buildup of fluid inside the skull that leads to brain swelling. Hydrocephalus is a medical condition in which there is an abnormal ac…
Lymphomas are a group of cancers in which cells of the lymphatic system become abnormal and start to grow uncontrollably. Because there is lymph tissue in many parts of the body, lymphomas can start …
Hypopituitarism is a condition in which the pituitary gland does not produce one or more of its hormones or not enough of them. The pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain. This condition…
Malaria is caused by a type of parasite known as Plasmodium. This is a microscopic parasite that is transmitted by certain species of mosquitoes. Although there are numerous types of Plasmodia parasi…
NCP Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) : Nursing Diagnosis and Interventions 1. Acute Pain related to inflammation and infection of the urethra, bladder and other urinary tract structures. Goal: Pai…
The focus of nursing interventions: Minimize stressors Maximize the benefits of hospitalization provide psychological support to family members Prepare the child before entering the hospital …
Impaired Gas Exchange and Ineffective Airway Clearance 1. Impaired Gas Exchange related to alveolar-capillary membrane dysfunction (inflammatory effect) impaired oxygen-carrying capacity …
Diarrhea is the frequent passage of loose, watery, soft stools with or without abdominal bloating, pressure, and cramps commonly referred to as gas. Acute diarrhea, meaning diarrhea that is not …
Nursing Diagnosis : Fluid Volume Deficit related to osmotic diuresis due to hyperglycemia, excessive discharge: diarrhea, vomiting; restriction of intake due to nausea Defining characterist…
Anemia is a decrease in number of red blood cells (RBCs) or less than the normal quantity of hemoglobin in the blood. There are more than 400 types of anemia, which are divided into three groups…
Varicose Veins Care Plan 1. Acute Pain related to tissue ischemia secondary Goal: Pain is lost or controlled Intervention: 1) Assess the degree of pain. Note the behavior of protecting the ex…
Nursing Diagnosis : Disturbed Thought Processes - Dementia Care Plan Definition: Disruption in cognitive operations and activities. Dementia is a term that describes a collection of symptoms t…
NANDA Definition : Impaired ability to perform or complete activities of daily living, such as feeding, dressing, bathing, toileting. A stroke is a medical emergency. Strokes happen when blood …
Nursing Diagnosis and Interventions for Angina Pectoris Decreased Cardiac Output NANDA Definition : Inadequate blood pumped by the heart to meet metabolic demands of the body Angina pectoris,…
Nursing Care Plan for Meniere's Disease- Risk for Injury The exact cause of Meniere's disease is unknown. It may occur when the pressure of the fluid in part of the inner ear gets too hi…
Nursing Care Plan for Gonorrhea Gonorrhea is an infectious disease caused by Neisseria gonorrhea are transmitted through sexual intercourse either with genito-genital, oro-genital, ano-genital. …
Nursing Diagnosis for Ophthalmia Neonatorum 1. Ineffective Breathing Pattern related to increased secretions in the airways. Objective data: the baby looks shortness of breath, anxiety, incre…
Osteomyelitis Osteomyelitis is an acute or chronic inflammatory process of the bone and its structures secondary to infection with pyogenic organisms. Symptoms Bone pain Fever General dis…
Nursing Diagnosis for Hypertension : Activity Intolerance related to general weakness, imbalance between supply and oxygen demand. Purpose: Having given nursing care are expected to perform a…
Nursing Care Plan for Pneumonia Definition Pneumonia is a breathing (respiratory) condition in which there is an infection of the lung. Causes Pneumonia caused by bacteria tends to be t…
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