Marianne Belleza, R.N.

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Anaphylactic Shock

Anaphylactic shock occurs rapidly and is life-threatening. It is a systemic, type I hypersensitivity reaction that often has fatal consequences. Anaphylaxis causes the immune system to release a flood of chemicals that can cause a person to go into shock.

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is classified as a metabolic bone disorder. It occurs when the creation of new bone doesn't keep up with the removal of old bone. It also causes bones to become weak and brittle — so brittle that a fall or even mild stresses such as bending over or coughing can cause a fracture.

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Deep Vein Thrombosis

Deep vein thrombosis occurs when a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one or more of the deep veins in the body, usually in the legs.

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Contact Dermatitis

Contact dermatitis, a type IV delayed hypersensitivity reaction, is an acute or chronic skin inflammation that results from direct skin contact with chemicals or allergens.

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Hepatic Cirrhosis

Hepatic cirrhosis is a chronic hepatic disease characterized by diffuse destruction and fibrotic regeneration of hepatic cells.

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Hypovolemic Shock

In hypovolemic shock, reduced intravascular blood volume causes circulatory dysfunction and inadequate tissue perfusion.

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Cardiogenic Shock

Cardiogenic shock is a condition of diminished cardiac output that severely impairs cardiac perfusion.

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease of unknown origin. Here's the nursing care management for patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Osteogenesis imperfecta is characterized by bones that break easily often from little or no apparent cause.

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Cholecystitis

Cholecystitis is the acute or chronic inflammation of the gallbladder.