Nursing Care Plan – Cholecystectomy
Cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of the gallbladder, which is located in the abdomen beneath the right side of the liver. Gallbladder problems are usually the result of gallstones. These...
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Nursing Care Plan – Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a syndrome characterized by fatigue, diffuse musculoskeletal pain and stiffness, sleep disturbance, and the presence of tender points on physical examination. There is no known etiology, but theories...
Nursing Care Plan – Cesarean Delivery
Cesarean delivery is the surgical removal of the infant from the uterus through an incision made in the abdominal wall and the uterus. Size and location of the incision vary,...
Nursing Care Plan – Pott’s Disease
Pott’s disease is a form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis that impacts the spine. It has an effect that is sometimes described as being a sort of arthritis for the vertebrae that...
Nursing Care Plan – Endometrial Cancer
Endometrial cancer is one of the most common cancers in women. Usually begins in the endometrium, the lining of the uterus — a hollow, pear-shaped pelvic organ where fetal development...
Nursing Care Plan – Cholelithiasis
Cholelithiasis is the formation of gallstones, which are composed of cholesterol, calcium salts, and bile pigments. When gallstones block the flow of bile, the gallbladder becomes swollen, leading to the...
Nursing Care Plan – Typhoid Fever
Typhoid fever is a bacterial disease, caused by Salmonella typhi. It is transmitted through the ingestion of food or drink contaminated by the feces or urine of infected people. Symptoms...
Nursing Care Plan – Nephritis
Nephritis refers to inflammation of one or both kidneys. It can be caused by infection, but is most commonly caused by autoimmune disorders that affect the major organs. For example,...
Nursing Care Plan – Diarrhea
Diarrhea is the passage of loose and watery stools (more than 3 bowel movements per day) often associated with gassiness, bloating, and abdominal pain. It may also be accompanied by...
Nursing Care Plan – Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease characterized by airflow limitation that is not fully reversible. Air flow limitation is usually progressive and associated with an inflammatory response in...
