Nursing Notes and Study Guides for Student Nurses

Notes

Nursing is a demanding and complex field that requires a high level of knowledge, skill, and expertise. As a nursing student or professional, it can be challenging to keep track of the vast amount of information you need to know. That’s where nursing notes and study guides come in. These essential tools can help you stay organized, retain information, and ultimately succeed in your career.

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Medical-Surgical Nursing

Sepsis and Septic Shock

Sepsis is a systemic response to infection. Septic shock is associated with sepsis.

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Respiratory Acidosis

Respiratory Acidosis is an acid-base imbalance characterized by increased partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide and decreased blood pH.

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

Respiratory Alkalosis

Respiratory Alkalosis is an acid-base imbalance characterized by decreased partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide and increased blood pH to less than 35 mm Hg, which is due to alveolar hyperventilation.

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Preoperative Phase

The scope of activities during the preoperative phase includes the establishment of the patient’s baseline assessment in the clinical setting or at home, carrying out preoperative interview and preparing the patient for the anesthetic to be given and the surgery.

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Postoperative Phase

The postoperative phase of the surgical experience extends from the time the client is transferred to the recovery room or postanesthesia care unit (PACU) to the moment he or she is transported back to the surgical unit, discharged from the hospital until the follow-up care.

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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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Pulmonary Embolism

Pulmonary embolism refers to the obstruction of the pulmonary artery or one of its branches by a thrombus that originates somewhere in the venous system or in the right side of the heart.

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease or sometimes called osteoarthrosis even though inflammation may be present.

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.