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Nursing Diagnosis Care Plans for Bronchiectasis : Ineffective Airway Clearance Ineffective airway clearance related to increased production of secretions, viscous secretions. Purpose: Maintains a patent airway with breath sounds clean. Expected outcomes: Showed behavior to improve airway clearance (effective cough, and issued a secret. Plan of Action: 1. Assess / monitor respiratory frequency. Note the ratio of inspiration and expiration. R /: tachypnea common to some degree can be found at the reception or during stress / acute infection process. Breathing slows down and the frequency of expiratory elongated than inspiration. 2. Auscultation of breath sounds and note the presence of breath sounds. R /: The degree of bronchial spasms occur with airway obstruction and may / not manifested any breath sounds. 3. Assess the patient to a comfortable position, Height head of the bed and sat on the back of the bed. R /: bed head elevation facilitate respiratory function by using gravity. And

Bronchiectasis Care Plan with Nursing Diagnosis Definition Bronchiectasis is a morphological abnormality consisting of an abnormal widening of the bronchi and settled, due to damage to the elastic and muscular components of the bronchial wall. Etiology Infection. Hereditary or congenital disorders. Mechanical factors that facilitate the onset of infection. Many patients have a history of pneumonia as a complication. Measles, whooping cough, or other infectious diseases in childhood. Signs and Symptoms Chronic cough with sputum that much, especially in the morning, after sleeping. Cough with sputum cough accompanying a cold for 1-2 weeks or no symptoms at all (mild Bronchiectasis) Continuous cough with sputum a lot more than 200-300 cc, fever, no appetite, weight loss, anemia, pleural pain, and weak bodies sometimes shortness of breath and cyanosis, sputum often contains blood, and coughing up blood. Discovered clubbing fingers in 30-50% of cases. Bronchiectasis Nursing Diagnosis 1. Ine

Although trachoma be eliminated from many developed countries in the last century, these diseases persist in many parts of the developing world, especially in communities without adequate access to water and sanitation. In many societies, women are three times more likely than men to be blinded by the disease, because of their role as caregivers in the family. Without intervention, trachoma families stay afloat in a cycle of poverty, illness and the long-term effects are passed from one generation to the next. Prevention is important include: • Surgery: For individuals with trichiasis (eyelashes reversed the direction and the arch inward), a bilamellar tarsal rotation procedure is justified to direct the eyelashes away from the eyeball. • Antibiotic therapy: WHO Guidelines recommend if there is endemic mass (about 10% of the population of a region) then the care / treatment with antibiotics should be continued until the annual prevalence fell below five percent. If the prevalence is lo

Clinical manifestations were divided into 4 stages: 1. Stage I; called insipien stage or beginning stage, it is found mainly in the follicles superior tarsal conjunctiva, the conjunctiva inferior tarsal follicles also present, but this is not a typical symptom of trachoma. Of the cornea in the superior limbus are pungtata epithelial and subepithelial keratitis. Corneal abnormalities clearer when examined by testing fluoresin, which will see the green dots on the corneal defect. 2. Stage II; called established or real stage, the follicles found in the superior tarsal conjunctiva, multiple mature follicles are colored gray. In addition to corneal superficial keratitis pungtata, also seen the neovascularization, the new blood vessels that run from the corneal limbus towards the top. Structure pungtata superficial keratitis and neovascularization is known as pannus. 3. Stage III; called scar stage, begins the formation of the follicle sikatriks superior tarsal conjunctiva visible as fine w

Trachoma is an infectious eye disease and the leading cause of infectious blindness in the world. Globally, 84 million people suffer from active infection and nearly 8 million people are visually impaired as a result of this disease. Trachoma is a form of inflammation of the conjunctiva (the mucous membranes of the eye) which lasts longer and is caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. The infection is spread by direct contact with secretions or feces through the eyes of people with trachoma tools of daily necessities such as towels, cosmetics and others. The disease is highly contagious and usually affects both eyes. If treated quickly, trachoma can be cured completely. However, when late in treatment, trachoma can lead to blindness. Trachoma is caused by Chlamydia trachomatis and is spread through direct contact with the eyes, nose, and throat were exposed to liquid (containing bacteria) of the index, or contact with inanimate objects, such as towels and / or rags, which had similar contact

Decubitus is damage / death of the skin, until the tissue under the skin, even through the muscle to the bone due to the emphasis on a continuous area, resulting in local blood circulation disorders. Pressure sores or wounds press is a localized tissue damage caused by the compression of soft tissue over the bone protruding (bony Prominence) and the pressure from the outside in a long time. Compression network will cause interference with the blood supply to the depressed area. If this persists, it can lead to insufficiency of blood flow, anoxia or ischemic tissue and may eventually lead to cell death. Intrinsic factors: aging (weak cell regeneration), number of diseases that cause such as diabetes, nutritional status, underweight or overweight opposite, Anemia, Hypoalbuminemia, neurological diseases and diseases that damage the blood vessels, state of hydration / body fluids. Extrinsic Factors: Hygiene bed, weaving tools matted and dirty, or medical equipment that causes sufferers fix

Definition Dissociative amnesia is a type of amnesia caused by trauma or stress resulting in an inability to recall important personal information. Dissociative amnesia is one of the amnesia. Amnesia is a full or partial inability to recall experiences that are new or old. When amnesia is caused by psychological rather than a physical disorder, called dissociative amnesia. Amnesia can also be a symptom of other disorders, such as acute stress disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, or somatization disorder. In dissociative amnesia, memory loss usually affects the information that is normally a part of a routine or conscious memory 'diri' history-one of which is: what is done; Where to go: by whom speaking: what to say, think, and feel , and so on, sometimes the information is, forget the mind, which in turn affects the behavior of the person. People with dissociative amnesia usually have one or more memory gap missing a few minutes to a few hours or days. Even so, the missing

Pericarditis Definition Pericarditis is inflammation of the visceral and parietal pericardium with or without the onset of fluid in the pericardial space that is a transudate or exudate or serosanguinous or purulent and is caused by a variety of causes. Signs and Symptoms Pain, dry cough, fever, fatigue, anxiety, pulsus paradoxus, jugular vein distention, CRT down, impaired mental status, increased creatinine, increased cardiac markers, cardiac markers rise, ST segment elevation, PR segment depression except aVR. Manifestations of constrictive pericarditis varies depending on the weight, distribution, and speed the scar. The signs of constrictive pericarditis in the order, namely dyspnea, peripheral edema, abdominal enlargement, abdominal disorders, fatigue, orthopnea, palpitations, cough, nausea, and paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea. Most patients (60%) complained of chest pain. In accordance with the amount of fluid that collects in the pericardial space, it can cause hemodynamic disturb

Gastroentritis (GE) is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines that gives the symptoms of diarrhea with or without vomiting (Sowden, et all.1996). Gastroenteritis is defined as bowel movements are not normal or form a thin stools with frequency more than usual (Faculty of Medicine, 1965). Gastroenteritis is inflammation of the stomach and intestinal area caused by a variety of bacterial, viral and parasitic pathogens (Whaley & Wong's, 1995). Gastroenteritis is kondisis with the characteristics of vomiting and diarrhea caused by infection, allergy or food poisoning substances (Marlenan Mayers, 1995). Of the four terms above authors conclude that Gstroentritis is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines that gives the symptoms of diarrhea with more frequency than is usually caused by bacterial, viral and parasitic pathogens. Clinical Symptoms Diarrhea. Vomiting. Fever. Abdomen pain Mucous membranes in the mouth and dry lips Sunken Fontanel Losing weight No appetite Wea

Definition Mania is characterized by excessive physical activity and a feeling of incredible joy, which overall is not comparable with the positive events that occurred. Milder forms of mania is hypomania. In unipolar disorder, depression occurs without the manic episode. Mania is often a part of bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness). Some people just seem to suffer from mania, depression may actually experience episodes of mild or brief. Both mania and hypomania are less common than depression. Mania and hypomania rather difficult to recognize; heavy and sustained sadness will encourage someone to go to the doctor, while the excitement seldom encourage someone to go to the doctor because the patient is not aware of mania that something is wrong in his mental state and behavior. Signs and Symptoms Manic symptoms develop rapidly within a few days. In the early stages of mania, the patient felt better than usual and often seemed more cheerful, younger and more vibrant. Patients usu

Atherosclerosis is a general term for several diseases in which the arterial wall becomes thicker and less flexible. The disease is the most important and most common is atherosclerosis, in which fatty material collects under the inner layer of the artery wall. Atherosclerosis can occur in arteries in the brain, heart, kidneys, other vital organs and the arms and legs. When atherosclerosis occurs in the arteries leading to the brain (carotid arteries), then it could be a stroke. If it occurs in the arteries leading to the heart (coronary arteries), heart attack can occur. Atherosclerosis begins when white blood cells called monocytes, move from the bloodstream into the arterial wall and transformed into cells that collect fatty materials. In time, monocytes were filled fat will accumulate, causing patches of thickening in the lining of the arteries. Each area of ​​thickening (called atherosclerotic plaque or atheroma) are filled with soft materials such as cheese, contains a number of

Uric acid is actually naturally present in the body. Becomes a problem when the levels are excessive. So to prevent uric acid means prevent excess uric acid levels in the body. Various ways in which to treat Uric Acid, is not much help if the patient is not doing their daily steps to prevent it as well. Okay, the question arises ....! What causes increased levels of uric acid in the body? Sure you can guess the answer: food. Uric Acid. Well, here are some ways that are not affected by uric acid ... (Best Gout Remedies) 1. Avoid foods rich in purines. (See below for the type of food and the levels of purine) Swap with a low purine diet or purinnya levels of mediocrity. 2. Reduce alcohol. Or better not be. Alcoholic beverages, especially beer, is a type of beverage with the highest levels of purines. If you can not stop drinking alcohol, drink with moderation, lest more than one or two glasses of wine a day. 3. Drink plenty of water. Especially beverages containing ionized or mineral. Dr

Hemorrhoids are swollen tissues that contain veins located in the wall of the rectum and anus The anus is the opening at the end of the digestive tract which as everyone knows is used to remove the stool or feces. While the rectum are parts of the digestive tract that its position on the anus. The rectum serves as a storage stool prior to release. Well, hemorrhoids occur when there is repeated stretching during bowel movements and constipation. Symptoms of Hemorrhoids Hemorrhoids can bleed, especially after a bowel movement. Usually blood mixed with the stool out. But the amount of blood is usually a little bit, so do not panic too. Hemorrhoids rarely causes sufferers to lose a lot of blood to anemia. Hemorrhoids that protrude up should be put back slowly or can be entered by itself. Hemorrhoids can swell and cause pain when the surface is exposed to friction or if the blood clot is formed in them. Sometimes hemorrhoids can remove the mucus and cause a feeling that there is still brows

Aortic Stenosis Definition Aortic stenosis is abnormal narrowing of the aortic valve. A number of conditions cause disease resulting in narrowing of the aortic valve. When the degree of narrowing becomes significant enough to impede blood flow from the left ventricle to the arteries, leading to heart problems develop. (Otto, CM, Aortic, 2004; 25:185-187). Aortic valve stenosis is a narrowing or blockage of the aortic valve. Narrowing of the aortic valve prevents the aortic valve opens maximally thus blocking the flow of blood from the heart to the aorta. Under normal circumstances, the aortic valve consists of three buds that will close and open so blood can get through. In aortic valve stenosis, the valve usually consists of only two buds so that the hole is narrower and can inhibit blood flow. As a result, the left ventricle must pump more strongly so that blood can pass through the aortic valve. Etiology Aortic valve stenosis is a narrowing of the aortic valve preventing blood into

Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. Depending to the malignant granulocytes or lymphocytes, leukemia is classified into myelogenous or lymphoblastic leukemia. Bone marrow is soft tissue inside the hollow center of major bone. including spine, pelvis, under arm, leg. etc. There are two types of leukemia, chronic and acute, which are treated differently and have different symptoms. Acute leukemia rapidly progresses and needs immediate, aggressive treatment. Chronic leukemia can take months or years to show symptoms and may not need immediate treatment but will require ongoing monitoring. Causes and Risk Factors 1. Age Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) occurs mostly in adults with increased risk with age. 2. Gender Men have an increased risk of Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) than that of women. 3. Radiation Children with previous high dose of radiotherapy and chemotherapy have an increased risk of acute lymphoblastic leukemia. 4. Exposure to environment c

GBS or Guillain-Barre syndrome is a rare disease that causes the body to become weak loss of sensitivity can usually recover completely in a matter of weeks, months or years. GBS takes its name from two French scientists, Guillain and Barré, who discovered the two soldiers in war who suffered paralysis in 1916 and then recovered after receiving medical treatment. This disease affects one in 40,000 people each year. Guillain-Barre syndrome Can be infected at all age levels ranging from children to adults Rarely found in the elderly Is more common in men Not a hereditary disease It can not be transmitted through birth, infected or infected from others who suffer from GBS However, there could be a week or two weeks after the infection of the intestines or throat. What is the symptoms of GBS? Guillain Barre Syndrome is generally asymptomatic early: sense tingling needle tip toes or numbness in the hands or body parts. Legs feel heavy and stiff or hardened, the arm feels weak and can not ho

Nursing Diagnosis for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma : Risk for Infection Objectives: After nursing intervention, there were no risk factors for infection in the client, evidenced by adequate client imune status: free of symptoms of infection, normal leukocyte numbers (4-11000). Nursing Interventions:   Control of infection: 1. Clean up the environment after use for other patients. 2. Maintain isolation techniques. 3. Limit visitors when necessary. 4. Instruct family to wash their hands when contact and thereafter. 5. Use anti-microbial soap to wash hands. 6. Make hand washing before and after nursing actions. 7. Use clothes and gloves as a protective device. 8. Maintain aseptic environment during the installation of equipment. 9. Perform wound care and infusion dresing every day. 10. Increase the intake of nutrients. 11. Give antibiotics according to the program. Protection against infection 1. Monitor signs and symptoms of systemic and local infections. 2. Monitor granulocytes and WBC coun

Nursing Diagnosis and Interventions for Hyperthyroidism Hyperthermia related to the status of hypermetabolic characterized by heat. Purpose: After nursing actions, expected normal temperature 36.5 C - 37.5 C. Nursing Intervention: Give warm compresses as needed. Use clothing and a thin bed of felt. Maintain a cool environment. Give febrifuge to order. Increase fluid intake to 2500 ml / day. Monitor vital signs, level of consciousness, urine output every 2 to 4 hours. Collaborate with physicians in the use of additional cooling measures when the situation requires. Expected results / evaluation: Patient is conscious and responsive. Vital signs and normal urine output.

In case of heart failure, the body has several adaptations, both in the heart and systemically. If both ventricular stroke volume is reduced, therefore the emphasis contractility or afterload was increased, the volume and end-diastolic pressure in the two chambers of the heart increased. This will increase the length of myocardial fibers end-diastolic, systolic rise time becomes shorter. If this condition persists, ventricular dilatation occurs. Cardiac output at rest can still be good, but the increase in diastolic pressure that lasts longer / chronicle will spread to both the atrium and the pulmonary circulation and the systemic circulation. Finally, capillary pressure will increase which will lead to transudation of fluid and edema arising systemic or pulmonary edema. Decrease in cardiac output, especially if associated with a reduction in arterial pressure or decreased renal perfusion, will activate several neural and humoral systems. Increased activity of the sympathetic nervous s

Nursing Diagnosis for Diabetes Mellitus: Impaired Skin Integrity Goal: After nursing Interventions, improved wound healing: Expected outcomes: Luka shrink in size and increase in granulation tissue. Nursing Interventions: Wound care Note the characteristics of the wound: determine the size and depth of the wound, and the classification of the influence ulcers Note the characteristics of the fluid that comes out secret Clean with a liquid anti-bacterial Rinse with 0.9% NaCl fluid Perform nekrotomi, if necessary Perform the appropriate tampon With sterile gauze dressing as needed Make dressing Maintain a sterile dressing technique when performing wound care Observe any changes in the packing Compare and note any changes in the wound Give position to avoid pressure Rational: Assessment of injuries, will be more realible done by the same caregiver in the same position and the same techniques.

Benefits of Bananas for your health Banana, Fruit of the easiest to find. Even plants can grow wild your yard. Bananas proved to have very many benefits. What are the benefits of this fruit of the people's health? Lets check it: 1. Anemia Bananas are rich in iron that can increase the production of hemoglobin in the blood. 2. Blood pressure Rich in potassium and low salt content. Even the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommends the banana producer added that bananas can reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke. 3. Constipation Rich in fiber, include bananas in the diet can restore normal bowel action. 4. Depression According to a survey of MIND, people with depression feel better after eating a banana. This is because of the content of tryptophan which is a protein that the body converts into serotonin can-can create a relaxing, improve your mood and generally make you happier. 5. Tipsy How to eliminate it is to make a banana milkshake mixed with honey. Relieve stomach ban

Nutrition for Beauty Water The water is very beneficial to every living creature because of the many benefits that can be through the consumption of water in sufficient quantities. There are some health benefits include: digestive system launched prevent dangerous diseases such as kidney stones or liver as balancing the body, etc. whereas for beauty, body water can nourish and moisturize the skin, and is believed to be a potent drug ageless ^ _ ^. Therefore, consume water in sufficient quantities or 8 to 10 glasses per day. Breakfast Breakfast can make the body more healthy and ready to perform all daily activities. The ideal breakfast is the menu that contains at least 4 grams of fiber, because the amount is considered suitable and fit to reduce the risk of cholesterol and fat levels in the blood. At 10 grams of fiber may reduce the number of heart disease and diabetes risk by 30%. Fiber can also reduce the risk of cancer. Breakfast consumption course with 4 healthy 5 perfect menu cou

Here is Tips to Eliminate Body Odor : Bath Two Times A Day And More The function of a shower is to eliminate excessive sweating, removes dirt and bacteria, keeps the body clean and fresh. Do not forget to clean and scrub the areas of skin folds, back, between the legs, which is a bacteria breeding center. Use antiseptic soap Besides being able to eliminate germs and bacteria, soap can also prevent itching of the body due to prickly heat. Use Deodorant Function deodorant to eliminate body odor anti perspirant to minimize the production of excessive sweat. Do not use powder, because it can cause the skin to become black armpit / mole. Note the intake of food Avoid pungent foods that cause body odor like garlic, onions, spicy and oily foods. Basil leaves for eliminating body odor. Can be consumed directly as fresh vegetables or processed for spiced mixture. Betel leaf boiled water is also good to get rid of body odor.

Nursing Care Plan for Spinal Cord Injury: Overview The leading causes of spinal cord injury (SCI) include motor vehicle crashes, falls, acts of violence, and sporting injuries. The mechanism of injury influences the type of SCI and the degree of neurological deficit. Spinal cord lesions are classified as a complete (total loss of sensation and voluntary motor function) or incomplete (mixed

Nursing Care Plan for Glaucoma: Overview Increased intraocular pressure (IOP) is the result of inadequate drainage of aqueous humor from the anterior chamber of the eye. The increased pressure causes atrophy of the optic nerve and, if untreated, blindness. There are two primary categories of glaucoma: (1) open-angle and (2) closed-angle (or narrow angle). Chronic open-angle glaucoma is the

Nursing Care Plan for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Overview Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic inflammatory disease involving connective tissue and characterized by destruction and proliferation of the synovial membrane, resulting in joint destruction, ankylosis, and deformity. Although the cause is unknown, researchers speculate that a virus may initially trigger the body’s immune

Nursing Care Plan for Lung Cancer: Overview Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States and usually develops within the wall or epithelium of the bronchial tree. The two major categories are small cell lung cancers (SCLC), such as oat cell; and non–small cell lung cancers (NSCLC), which include adenocarcinoma, squamous cell and large cell carcinomas. Treatment

Nursing Care Plan for Fractures: Overview Fracture Overview A fracture is a discontinuity or break in a bone. There are more than 150 fracture classifications. Five major ones are as follow: Incomplete: Fracture involves only a portion of the cross-section of the bone. One side breaks; the other usually just bends (greenstick). Complete: Fracture line involves entire cross-section of

Nursing Care Plan for Cancer: Overview Cancer is a general term used to describe a disturbance of cellular growth and refers to a group of diseases and not a single disease entity. There are currently more than 150 different known types of cancer. Because cancer is a cellular disease, it can arise from any body tissue, with manifestations that result from failure to control the proliferation

Nursing Care Plan for Hemodialysis: Overview In hemodialysis (HD), blood is shunted through an artificial kidney (dialyzer) for removal of toxins/excess fluid and then returned to the venous circulation. Hemodialysis is a fast and efficient method for removing urea and other toxic products and correcting fluid and electrolyte imbalances but requires permanent arteriovenous access. Procedure

Nursing Care Plan for Risk for Injury: Nursing Diagnosis for Risk for Injury | Definition of Risk for Injury; Defining Characteristics of Risk for Injury; Related Factors of Risk for Injury; Definition of Risk for Injury At risk for injury as a result of environmental conditions interacting with the individual’s adaptive and defensive resources. Risk Factors of Risk for Injury External

Nursing Care Plan for Fever: Nursing Diagnosis for Fever (Hyperthermia)| Definition of Fever; Related Factors of Fever Definition of Fever Body temperature elevated above normal range Defining Characteristics of Fever Fever Flushed, warm skin  Increased heart and respiratory rate Seizures Related Factors of Fever Anesthesia Decreased perspiration Dehydration Exposure to hot

Nursing Care Plan for Ineffective Tissue Perfusion: Nursing Diagnosis for Ineffective Tissue Perfusion | Definition of Ineffective Tissue Perfusion; Defining Characteristics of Ineffective Tissue Perfusion; Related Factors of Ineffective Tissue Perfusion Nursing Diagnosis: Ineffective Tissue Perfusion Definition of Ineffective Tissue Perfusion Decrease in blood circulation to the

Nursing Care Plan for Impaired Mobility: Nursing Diagnosis for Impaired Physical Mobility | Definition of Impaired Physical Mobility; Defining Characteristics of Impaired Physical Mobility; Related Factors of Impaired Physical Mobility Definition of Impaired Physical Mobility Limitation in independent, purposeful physical movement of the body or of one or more extremities Defining

Nursing Diagnosis for Activity Intolerance | Definition of Activity Intolerance; Defining Characteristics of Activity Intolerance; Related Factors of Activity Intolerance  Nursing Care Plan for Activity Intolerance: Nursing Diagnosis for Activity Intolerance Definition of Activity Intolerance Insufficient physiological or psychological energy to endure or complete required or desired

Nursing Care Plan for Knowledge Deficit: Nursing Diagnosis for Knowledge Deficit | Definition of Knowledge Deficit; Defining Characteristics of Knowledge Deficit; Related Factors of Knowledge Deficit; Nursing Diagnosis: Knowledge Deficit   Definition of Knowledge Deficit Absence or deficiency of cognitive information related to a specific topic Defining Characteristics of Knowledge

Nursing Diagnosis for Impaired Gas Exchange | Definition of Impaired Gas Exchange; Defining Characteristics of Impaired Gas Exchange; Related Factors of Impaired Gas Exchange; Sample of Nursing Care Plan for Impaired Gas Exchange - Nursing Diagnosis for Impaired Gas Exchange Definition of Impaired Gas Exchange Excess or deficit in oxygenation and/or carbon dioxide elimination at the

Nursing Care Plan for Risk for Falls: Nursing Diagnosis for Risk for Falls | Definition of Risk for Falls; Risk Factors for Falls Nursing diagnosis: Risk for Falls Definition of Risk for Falls Increasing susceptibility to falling that may cause physical harm Risk Factors Risk for Falls Adult Age > 65 years Lives alone Environmental hazards (e.g., cluttered environment; poor

Nursing Care Plan for Pulmonary Tuberculosis (TB): Overview Although many still believe it to be a problem of the past, pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is on the rise. Most frequently seen as a pulmonary disease, TB can be extrapulmonary and affect organs and tissues other than the lungs. Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is also on the rise, especially in large cities, in those

Nursing Care Plan for Risk for Infection: Nursing Diagnosis Risk for Infection | Definition of Risk for Infection; Risk Factors Definition of Risk for Infection Risk of infection is a nursing diagnosis which is defined as "the state in which an individual is at risk to be invaded by an opportunistic or pathogenic agent (virus, fungus, bacteria, protozoa, or other parasite) from endogenous or

Nursing Care Plan for Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa | Nursing Care Plan for Anorexia Nervosa/Bulimia Nervosa (Eating Disorders) Nursing Diagnosis for Eating Disorders: Anorexia Nervosa/Bulimia Nervosa Anorexia nervosa is an illness of starvation, brought on by severe disturbance of body image and a morbid fear of obesity. Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder (binge-purge syndrome)

Nursing Care Plan for Cirrhosis | Cirrhosis Overview Cirrhosis of the liver Overview Cirrhosis is a chronic disease of the liver characterized by alteration in structure, degenerative changes and widespread destruction of hepatic cells, impairing cellular function and impeding blood flow through the liver. Causes include malnutrition, inflammation (bacterial or viral), and poisons (e.g.,

Nursing Care Plan for Nausea: Nursing Diagnosis for Nausea | Definition of Nausea; Defining Characteristics of Nausea; Related Factors of Nausea;  Nursing Diagnosis: Nausea Definition of Nausea A subjective unpleasant, wavelike sensation in the back of the throat, epigastrium, or abdomen that may lead to the urge or need to vomit Defining Characteristics of Nausea Gagging sensation

Nursing Care Plan for Diabetes Mellitus (Diabetic Ketoacidosis/DKA)| Diabetes Overview; Diabetes Mellitus/Diabetic Ketoacidosis Overview Diabetes affects 18% of people over the age of 65, and approximately 625,000 new cases of diabetes are diagnosed annually in the general population. Conditions or situations known to exacerbate glucose/insulin imbalance include: Previously undiagnosed

Sample of nursing care plan for risk for infection Nursing diagnosis: Risk for Infection Definition of risk for infection | Nursing Care Plan for Risk for Infection At increased risk for being invaded by pathogenic organisms Risk Factors of risk for infection | Nursing Care Plan for Risk for Infection Inadequate primary defenses (broken skin, traumatized tissue, decrease in ciliary

Nursing Care Plan for Diarrhea: Nursing Diagnosis for Diarrhea | Definition of Diarrhea; Defining Characteristics of Diarrhea; Related Factors of Diarrhea; Nursing Diagnosis: Diarrhea Definition of Diarrhea Passage of loose, unformed stools Defining Characteristics of Diarrhea Abdominal pain and cramping At least three loose, liquid stools per day Hyperactive bowel sounds Urgency