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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