Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)
A cerebrovascular accident (CVA), an ischemic stroke or “brain attack,” is a sudden loss of brain function resulting from a disruption of the blood supply to a part of the brain.
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease or sometimes called osteoarthrosis even though inflammation may be present.
Urinary Tract Infection
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are caused by pathogenic microorganisms in the urinary tract.
Cellulitis
Cellulitis is a common, potentially serious bacterial skin infection.
Myocardial Infarction
Myocardial infarction (MI), is used synonymously with coronary occlusion and heart attack, yet MI is the most preferred term as myocardial ischemia causes acute coronary syndrome (ACS) that can result in myocardial death.
Burn Injury
A nurse who cares for a patient with burn injury (burns) should be knowledgeable about the physiologic changes that occur after a burn, as well as astute assessment skills to detect subtle changes in the patient’s condition.
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that causes airway hyperresponsiveness, mucosal edema, and mucus production.
Sepsis and Septic Shock
Sepsis is a systemic response to infection. Septic shock is associated with sepsis.
Anemia
Anemia is a condition in which the hemoglobin concentration is lower than normal.
Heart Failure
Heart failure, also known as congestive heart failure, is recognized as a clinical syndrome characterized by signs and symptoms of fluid overload or of inadequate tissue perfusion.
