Marianne Belleza, R.N., Author at Nurseslabs

Patent Ductus Arteriosus

The ductus arteriosus is a fetal blood vessel that connects the pulmonary artery to the descending aorta. In patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), the lumen of the ductus remains open after birth.

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Bile Duct Stones (Choledocholithiasis)

Diseases of the gallbladder and the biliary tract are common, and in most cases, painful conditions frequently require surgery and may be life-threatening.

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Pulmonary Tuberculosis

Pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) is a chronic respiratory disease common among crowded and poorly ventilated areas.

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Fluid and Electrolytes, Acid-Base Balance

Fluid and electrolyte balance is a dynamic process that is crucial for life and homeostasis.

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Cushing's syndrome is a cluster of clinical abnormalities caused by excessive levels of adrenocortical hormones (particularly cortisol) or related corticosteroids and, to a lesser extent, androgens and aldosterone.

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Cataract

One of the most common eye disorders is cataract. A cataract is a lens opacity or cloudiness.

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Cystitis

Cystitis is the inflammation of the urinary bladder.

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Sickle Cell Anemia

Sickle cell anemia is a severe hemolytic anemia that results from inheritance of the sickle hemoglobin gene.

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Intracranial Aneurysm

An intracranial aneurysm is a dilation of the walls of a cerebral artery that develops as a result of weakness in the arterial wall.

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Pneumothorax

Pneumothorax is one of the disorders of the chest and lower respiratory tract. It occurs when the parietal or visceral pleura is breached and the pleural space is exposed to positive atmospheric pressure.