Nanda - Ineffective Individual Coping - NIC NOC

Defining characteristics:Sleep disordersChemical abuseDecline in the use of social supportPoor concentrationFatigueComplained about the inability of copingDestructive behavior toward self / othersThe inability to meet the...

Pathophysiology of Space Occupying Lesion (SOL)

A space occupying lesion is any abnormal tissue found on or in an organism, usually damaged by disease or trauma. A space occupying lesion of the brain is usually due to malignancy but it can be caused by other pathology...

Atelectasis - Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment

Atelectasis is the collapse of part or (much less commonly) all of a lung.The primary cause of atelectasis is obstruction of the bronchus serving the affected area. This condition may be caused by obstruction of the major...

Anxiety - NCP for Pulmonary Edema

Pulmonary edema is an abnormal buildup of fluid in the air sacs of the lungs, which leads to shortness of breath.Early symptoms of pulmonary edema include:shortness of breath upon exertionsudden respiratory distress after...

Hyperthyroidism - Assessment and Nursing Diagnosis

Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland makes too much thyroid hormone. The condition is often referred to as an "overactive thyroid."Causes of HyperthyroidismHyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid releases...

NCP Edema - Fluid Volume Excess NIC NOC

Definition: increased isotonic fluid retentionDefining characteristics:Body weight increased in a short timeExcessive intake than outputAltered blood pressure, pulmonary artery pressure changes, increased CVPJugular venous...

The Benefits Of Iron Tablets for Pregnant Women

Iron supplements are dietary supplements containing iron that can be prescribed by a doctor for a medical reason, or purchased from a vitamin shop, drug store etc. They are primarily used to treat anemia or other iron deficiencies....

Diet for Patients With Hepatitis

The word hepatitis comes from the Ancient Greek word hepar (root word hepat) meaning 'liver', and the Latin itis meaning inflammation. Hepatitis is a term used to describe inflammation (swelling) of the liver. It can occur...

Activity Intolerance - NCP Pneumonia

Pneumonia is a general term that refers to an infection of the lungs, which can be caused by a variety of microorganisms, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites.Risk factors that increase your chances of getting...

Nursing Interventions for Hyperthermia

Nursing Care Plan for HyperthermiaThe normal human body temperature in health can be as high as 37.7 °C (99.9 °F) in the late afternoon. Hyperthermia is defined as a temperature greater than 37.5–38.3 °C (100–101 °F), depending...

Angina Pectoris - 4 Nursing Diagnosis

Angina pectoris is the result of myocardial ischemia caused by an imbalance between myocardial blood supply and oxygen demand. Angina pectoris is the medical term for chest pain or discomfort due to coronary heart disease....

NCP COPD - Ineffective Airway Clearance

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) also known as emphysema and chronic bronchitis is a very serious disease. COPD is one of the most common lung diseases.There are two main forms of COPD:Chronic bronchitis, which...

Risk for Infection - NCP Anemia

Risk for Infection related to inadequate secondary defenses (decreased hemoglobin, leukopenia, or a decrease in granulocytes (inflammatory response depressed)).Goal: Infection does not occur.Expected outcomes:identify behaviors...

Postoperative Care for Otosclerosis

Otosclerosis is a disease of the bone surrounding the inner ear. It can cause hearing loss when abnormal bone forms around the stapes, reducing the sound that reaches the inner ear. This is called conductive hearing loss....