Guillain-Barre Syndrome is also known as Infectious Ployneuritis as well as Polyradiculitis. It characterized by paresthesias of the extremities and muscle weakness or paralysis. It is a rare disorder that the cause was thought to be of allergic or...

  I. Nursing Assessment A. Become informed about the child’s symptomatology and plan of medical care Obtain thorough nursing history to become familiar with the child and his family to recognize normal and abnormal patterns Discuss with the...

Assessment and Diagnosis Venous disorders warrant careful assessment and history taking. High risk patients are those who have undergone a major surgery; those who have history of cardiovascular disease, hypercoagulation, varicose veins, neoplastic...

Nursing Interventions: Nephrotic Syndrome Administer medications, such as diuretics, antibiotics, and corticosteroids as ordered. Ask dietitian to plan a low-sodium diet with moderate amounts of protein. Provide meticulous skin care to ...

Nursing Interventions: Peptic Ulcers Support the patient emotionally and offer reassurance. Administer prescribed medications. Provide six small meals a day or small hourly meals as ordered. Schedule care so that the patient ...

Nursing Interventions: Pericarditis Stress the importance of bed rest, Assist the patient with bathing if necessary. Provide a bedside commode because this method puts less stress on the heart rather than using a bed pan. Place...