Marianne Belleza, R.N., Author at Nurseslabs

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia

Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) refers to an abnormal growth of lymphocyte precursors or lymphoblasts.

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.

Medical-Surgical Nursing

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.

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Pulmonary Tuberculosis

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

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Fluid and Electrolytes, Acid-Base Balance

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

Medical-Surgical Nursing

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.