Acute appendicitis is the most common cause of acute inflammation in the lower right quadrant of the abdominal cavity, the most common causes of emergency abdominal surgery (Smeltzer, 2001). Appendicitis is a condition in which infection occurs in the appendix. In mild cases may recover without treatment, but many cases require laparotomy with removal of […]
Nursing Care Plan for Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death. It typically causes a number of symptoms including an itchy rash, throat swelling, and low blood pressure. Common causes include insect bites and stings, foods, and medications. On a mechanistic level, anaphylaxis is caused by the release of mediators from […]
Nursing Care Plan for Pain
Pain is the most common reason a person seeking medical assistance. Pain occurs with the disease process, diagnostic examination and treatment process. Pain is very disturbing and difficult for many people. The nurse could not see and feel the pain experienced by the client, because pain is subjective (between one individual to another individual is […]
Neonatal Jaundice Discharge Planning Applications
Neonatal Jaundice Discharge Planning Applications Growth and development and the changing needs of infants with hyper-bilirubin (such as stimulation, exercise, and social contacts) has always been the responsibility of parents in fulfilling it by following the rules and the description given during hospitalization and follow-up care at home. Factors that must be delivered to the […]
Nursing Care Plan Disturbed Sleep Pattern
Sleep Disorder A sleep disorder, or somnipathy, is a medical disorder of the sleep patterns of a person or animal. Some sleep disorders are serious enough to interfere with normal physical, mental and emotional functioning. A test commonly ordered for some sleep disorders is the polysomnography. Disruptions in sleep can be caused by a variety […]
Treatment and Prevention of Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B Key facts Hepatitis B is a viral infection that attacks the liver and can cause both acute and chronic disease. The virus is transmitted through contact with the blood or other body fluids of an infected person – not through casual contact. About 2 billion people worldwide have been infected with the virus […]
Individual Health Insurance — These Are Proven Savings Tips
If you must enjoy huge discounts, then you must NOT forget certain things. Here are some of such things… 1. The use of tobacco in any form will increase your rates. For example, you will get a higher premium if you chew or snuff tobacco. Steering clear of all tobacco products will result in more […]
Nursing Care Plan: Assessment and Interventions for Self-Injury – Tentamen Suicide
CONCEPT OF SUICIDE Definition of a conscious and purposeful effort to end the lives of individuals is consciously desire and attempt to carry out his desire to die. Suicidal behavior include cues, trial or verbal threats, which will result in death, injury or self-injury. Suicide as the world’s problemsThe males are three times more likely […]
Healthcare Insurance — Seven Ways To Cut Down Cost
Are you interested in sure-fire steps to enjoy cheap rates for coverage that won’t put you in trouble later? If so, the following suggestions will go a long way in helping you reach that goal… 1. That extra weight will make you spend more in health insurance. An insured’s Body Mass Index (BMI) is a […]
Decreased Cardiac Output – Nursing Care Plan for Angina Pectoris
Decreased Cardiac Output NANDA Definition : Inadequate blood pumped by the heart to meet metabolic demands of the body Related Factors: Myocardial infarction or ischemia, valvular disease, cardiomyopathy, serious dysrhythmia, ventricular damage, altered preload or afterload, pericarditis, sepsis, congenital heart defects , vagal stimulation, stress, anaphylaxis, cardiac tamponade Angina Pectoris Angina pectoris is the result […]