Nanda Nursing Diagnosis

Trachoma is the world's leading cause of preventable blindness and the second cause of blindness after cataract. Blindness from trachoma occurs after years of repeated infection with the microorganism, Chlamydia trachomatis. The process of infection and re-infection starts in early childhood and may continue to adulthood, if the cycle is not broken. Women have a two to three times the rate of advanced trachoma and blindness than men, because as mothers, grandmothers and older sisters who care for children (the main source of active trachoma infection), they are redundant and are constantly exposed to bacteria. Trachoma is caused by Chlamydia trachomatis and is spread through direct contact with the eyes, nose, and throat are exposed to liquid (containing bacteria) of people living with, or in contact with inanimate objects, such as towels and / or rags, which once contact is similar to the liquid , Flies can also be a route of transmission. If left untreated, repeated trachoma infe...

Nursing Care Plan for Dysentery Dysentery is derived from the Greek, ie dys (= disorder) and enteron (= intestine). so dysentery is a gastrointestinal disease in the form of intestinal infection or inflammation of the intestines caused by bacteria, which causes severe diarrhea. Each individual course of the disease is more varied, with some people suffering from dysentery have mild symptoms, while others may experience severe diarrhea with or without vomiting which can pose a risk of dehydration. Fortunately dysentery can be easily treated with antibiotics and antiparasitic drugs. Dysentery if untreated can lead to severe dehydration. The most common cause of dysentery and is often found in people are not washing hands after using public restrooms or not washing hands before eating. Indeed simple enough to cause dysentery as a classic case, but that the reality is often the case. Broadly speaking, the cause of dysentery is closely related to the cleanliness of our surroundings and cl...

Nursing Care Plan for Diabetic Ketoacidosis Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) is a potentially life threatening condition of diabetes occurring mostly in patients with Type 1 diabetes but on occasion also in patients with Type 2 diabetes. This disease is a potentially fatal complication of diabetes that occurs when insulin levels are far lower than what the body needs. The most frequent early signs of Diabetic Ketoacidosis or DKA is a sharp increase in polydipsia and polyuria. Whilst Polydipsia means excessive thirst, Polyuria refers to the excessive production of dilute urine. Other symptoms include malaise, generalized weakness, and tiredness. These may then progress if untreated to vomiting, deep gasping breathing (kussmaul respiration), dehydration, rapid weight loss in patients newly diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, mild disorientation, confusion and occasionally coma. Imbalanced Nutrition : Less than Body Requirements related to the insufficiency of insulin, decreased oral input, hyper...

Nursing Care Plan for Congenital Heart Disease Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) is a heart disease which is inborn, because it occurs when a baby still in the womb. At the end of the seventh week of pregnancy, heart formation is complete; so the formation of cardiac abnormalities occur in early pregnancy. Causes of Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) often can not be explained, although several factors are considered as a potential cause (Rahayoe, 2006). Congenital heart defects is heart defects or malformations that appear at birth, in addition to congenital heart disease is a disorder of the heart anatomy brought from conception to birth. Most congenital heart defects include structural malformations in the heart and major blood vessels, both the left and that leads to the heart (Nelson, 2000). This disorder is the most common congenital abnormalities in children, about 8-10 of 1,000 live births. This congenital heart defect does not always give symptoms shortly after birth, it is not unco...

Nursing Care Plan for Blepharitis Blepharitis or better known as inflammation of the eyelids is one of the eye diseases to watch out for. The disease is caused by the oil glands at the base of the lashes were damaged, causing itching in the eyelids, irritation, even to inflammation. If this is allowed then it would be blepharitis. Although blepharitis does not cause permanent damage to the eye, but very disturbing activities of our vision. Symptoms of Blefarits as follows: The eyelids are often greasy. Itch on the eyelids. Burned in the eye. Eyes look red. Frequent watery eyes. Eye swelling of the eyelids. Eyelash gross waking. Very sensitive to light. Have peeling skin around the eyes. Eyelashes fall out. Eyelashes abnormal and irregular direction. Main causes of the occurrence of blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelids) Infected by the bacteria. Glands damaged eye. Dandruff of the scalp to eyebrows. Rosacea. Allergic to something eg eye drops, eye lens. Nursing Diagnosis and Interve...

Nursing Care Plan for Bronchiectasis Bronchiectasis is a chronic dilatation of the bronchi and bronchioles that may be caused by various conditions, including lung infections and bronchial obstruction; foreign body aspiration, vomit, and objects from the upper respiratory tract; and the pressure due to a tumor, blood vessels dilated and enlarged lymph nodes (Brunner & Suddart, 2002). According Suyono (2001) etiology of bronchiectasis are: 1. Infection Bronchiectasis often occur after a child suffering from pneumonia who frequently relapse and long lasting. Pneumonia is generally a pertussis or influenza complications suffered during the child, pulmonary tuberculosis, and so on. 2. Abnormalities hereditary or congenital abnormalities In this case bronchiectasis occurs in the womb. Genetic factors or growth factors and fetal development plays an important role. Usually has the characteristics on almost all branches of the bronchi in the lungs one or two. Usually accompanied by other ...