Priority Nursing Diagnosis for Hepatitis

Nursing Care Plan for Hepatitis Hepatitis is swelling and inflammation of the liver. It is not a condition, but is often used to refer to a viral infection of the liver. Characterized by the presence of inflammatory cells...

Impaired Physical Mobility NCP Rheumatoid Arthritis

Nursing Care Plan for Rheumatoid ArthritisRheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory arthritis and an autoimmune disease. This is where the body’s immune system attacks healthy tissues in the body, particularly the synovium...

Nursing Diagnosis for Hydatidiform Mole

Definition of Hydatidiform MoleA hydatidiform mole is a relatively rare condition in which tissue around a fertilized egg that normally would have developed into the placenta instead develops as an abnormal cluster of cells....

Nursing Management for Hospitalization

Definition of HospitalizationHospitalization is a form of individual stressors that lasted for the individual to be hospitalized.Hospitalization is a threatening experience for individuals as stressors encountered can lead...

Early History of the Roentgen Rays

Early History of the Roentgen Rays Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen was a German physicist, who, on 8 November 1895, produced and detected electromagnetic radiation in a wavelength range today known as X-rays or Röntgen rays,...

Nursing Management for Peritonitis

Definition of Peritonitis Peritonitis is an inflammation of the membrane which lines the inside of the abdomen and all of the internal organs. This membrane is called the peritoneum.Causes of peritonitisMost often,...

Nursing Care Plan for Cerebral Vascular Accident / Stroke

Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA) or Stroke is caused by the interruption of the blood supply to the brain, usually because a blood vessel bursts or is blocked by a clot. This cuts off the supply of oxygen and nutrients,...

Why Pelvis In Men and Women Different Size and Shape?

Skeletal system is an organ system that provides physical support in living organisms. Skeletal system is generally divided into three types: external, internal, and base fluid (hydrostatic framework), although hydrostatic...

Benefits of Hair in Our Bodies

Benefits of Hair in Our BodiesIn the HeadHair is like a thread organ that grows in the skin of animals and humans, especially mammals. Hair emerged from the epidermis (outer skin), although derived from hair follicles that...

22 Women's Heart Secret

Indeed, no one knows what was in the hearts of every woman. Moreover, women's hearts are sometimes difficult to guess. Sometimes like A but the next day could turn into B. How about the secrets of a woman is in the heart,...

Nursing Procedures - Trendelenburg Position

Nursing Procedures - Trendelenburg PositionDefinition:This position puts the patient in bed with the head lower than the feet.In the Trendelenburg position the body is laid flat on the back (supine position) with the feet...

Nursing Diagnosis for Depression Risk for Self-Harm

Nursing Diagnosis for Depression Risk for Self-HarmGeneral Purpose: Clients do not injure yourself.Specific Purpose:1. Clients can build a trusting relationshipNursing Interventions:Introduce yourself to the client.Perform...

Top 5 Nursing Careers Options

One of the best careers to enter with the current economic environment is the career of nursing. With new medical technology and a need for more specialized nursing expertise, exciting new career opportunities are now available...

Nursing Interventions Fluid Volume Deficit - NCP Diabetic Ulcer

Nursing Diagnosis for Diabetic Ulcer : Fluid Volume Deficit related to osmotic diuresisCharacterized by: decreased skin turgor and dry mucous membranes.Goal: fluids or hydration needs are met.With the expected outcomes:Patients...

Nursing Diagnosis for Decubitus Ulcer - 7 Nanda

Nursing Care Plan for Decubitus UlcerDecubitus ulcer: A bed sore, a skin ulcer that comes from lying in one position too long so that the circulation in the skin is compromised by the pressure, particularly over a bony prominence...

Physical Examination Pressure Ulcers in Elderly

A pressure sore (bed sore) is an injury to the skin and/or the tissues under the skin. Constant pressure on an area of skin reduces blood supply to the area. Most commonly this will be the sacrum, coccyx, heels or the hips,...

Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's Disease 1. Activity / restSymptoms: feeling tiredSigns: day / night anxiety, helplessness, sleep pattern disturbanceLethargy: decreased interest or concern to the usual activities, hobbies, inability to...

Acute Pain related to Myocardial Infarction

Nursing Diagnosis : Acute Pain related to Myocardial Infarction Goals and Expected outcomes :Expected loss or uncontrolled chest painThe expected outcomes:Patients are able to demonstrate the use of relaxation techniques.Patients...

12 Nursing Diagnosis for Myocardial Infarction

Myocardial infarction (MI) or acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is the death of heart muscle from the sudden blockage of a coronary artery by a blood clot. Myocardial infarction most commonly due to occlusion (blockage)...

Knowledge Deficit Hypertension Nursing Diagnosis Interventions

Nursing Diagnosis and Interventions for HypertensionKnowledge Deficit related to lack of information about the disease process and self-care.Purpose:Increased knowledge on the clientExpected outcomes:Clients understand...

10 Nursing Diagnosis for Rheumatic Heart Disease - RHD

Nursing Care Plan for Rheumatic Heart Disease - Nanda Nursing Diagnosis for RHDRheumatic heart disease is a condition in which permanent damage to heart valves is caused by rheumatic fever. The heart valve is damaged by...