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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.

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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.

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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.

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Hepatic Cirrhosis

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

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Hypovolemic Shock

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

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Cardiogenic Shock

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

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Rheumatoid Arthritis

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

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Osteogenesis Imperfecta

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

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Cholecystitis

Cholecystitis is the acute or chronic inflammation of the gallbladder.

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Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia

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