Stable angina is a common situation in the emergency department. It may be described to be asudden chest pain in which there are patterns that can be observed. Physiologically, the chest pain occurs when the heart pumps more blood due to more oxygen demand. Among both sexes, men and women have equal chances of experiencing stable […]
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 immunologic reaction. Another theory would state that it is preceded by an infection. The most common […]
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 physician the plan for medical care B. Make a baseline Nursing Assessment of the child’s condition Observe and record […]
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 disease; or amongst the elderly, pregnant women who takes contraceptive pills and obese individuals. Assessment of signs and symptoms would require the […]
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 combat the edema that usually occurs with nephrotic syndrome. Encourage activity and exercise and provide antiembolism stockings as ordered. Frequently check the patient’s urine […]
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 gets plenty of rest. Monitor the effectiveness of administered medications, and also watch for adverse reactions. Assess the patient’s nutritional status and the […]
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