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Acute Pain - Nursing Care Plan for Glaucoma

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Nursing Diagnosis : Acute Pain r / t Increase in intraocular pressure (IOP) Definition Glaucoma is a group of eye disorders characterized by increased intraocular pressure. (Long Barbara, 1996) Glaucoma often occurs in both eyes, but extra fluid pressure first begins to build up in one eye. If you don't seek treatment for glaucoma and can't control it, your peripheral vision will decrease by time and subsequent eye damage may easily lead to blindness. Etiology There are different types of glaucoma. Most occur when pressure in the eye (intraocular) increases, damaging the optic nerve but sometimes optic nerve damage can occur even when intraocular pressure is normal. Other types of glaucoma are rare and are caused by abnormal eye development, drugs, eye infections or inflammatory conditions, interruption of blood supply to the eye, systemic diseases and trauma. Symptoms: Headaches. Sensitivity to light. Blurred vision. Decreased peripheral vision- gradual loss. Nausea and vomit

Constipation and Deficient Fluid Volume - NCP for Hirschsprung's Disease

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Nursing Care Plan for Hirschsprung's Disease Symptoms and signs can vary based on the severity of their condition sometimes appear soon after birth. At other times they may not appear until the baby grows into a teenager or adult. In the new birth signs may include : Failure to issue a stool in the first day or two of birth. Vomiting : include vomit green liquid called bile - digestive fluid produced in the liver. Constipation or gas. Diarrhea. In children older, signs may include : Distended abdomen. Slight weight gain. Problems in the absorption of nutrients, which leads to weight loss, diarrhea or keduanyadan delay or slow growth. Infection of the colon, especially newborn child or young ones, which can include enterocolitis, a serious infection with diarrhea, fever and vomiting and sometimes dangerous colonic dilatation. In children or older adults, symptoms may include constipation and low values ​​of red blood cells (anemia) due to blood loss in the stool. Nursing Diagnosis f

Risk for Fluid Volume Deficit related to Peptic Ulcer

Nursing Care Plan for Peptic Ulcer Peptic ulcer is an erosion of gastrointestinal mucosa caused by too much hydrochloric acid and pepsin. Although ulcers can occur in the esophagus, the most common location is the duodenum and stomach (Wardell, 1990). Chronic ulcers can penetrate the muscular wall. Recovery resulted in the formation of fibrous tissue and eventually permanent scarring. Ulcers can be recovered or recovered several times throughout one's life. Peptic ulcers are sores on the mucous membranes of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum, which is caused by gastric work. The main complications related to peptic ulcer disease, in general, are: Hemorrhage, evidenced by hematemesis and guaiac positive fesses. Perforation, evidenced by the sudden onset of severe pain accompanied by abdominal stiff as a board and symptoms of shock. Obstruction. This complication is more common in duodenal ulcer that is located near the pylorus. It is caused by constriction of gastric outlet as a re

3 Nursing Diagnosis and Interventions for Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease of the mucus glands and sweat . Cystic fibrosis (CF) affects mostly the lungs, pancreas, liver, intestines, sinuses, and sex organs. Normally , mucus is watery / runny. Maintaining the layers of certain organs moist and prevents drying out or getting infected. But in CF, an abnormal gene causes mucus to become thick and sticky. Mucus formed in the lungs and block the airways. It makes it easier for bacteria to grow and leads to repeated lung infections are serious. Over time, these infections can cause serious damage to the lungs. Thick and sticky mucus can also block tubes, or ducts of the pancreas. As a result, the digestive enzymes produced by the pancreas is not able to reach the small intestine. These enzymes help break down food. Without them, the intestines can not absorb fats and proteins fully. As a result: Nutrients leave the body unused, and can become malnourished. Stools become very large. May not get enough vitamins A, D, E, an