Intravenous (IV) medication administration involves delivering medications directly into a patient’s bloodstream through a vein. This method allows for rapid onset of action, and precise control over drug levels, and is essential in various medical settings, including emergency care, surgeries, and chronic disease management.
Suctioning involves mechanically removing lung secretions in patients with artificial airways, such as endotracheal or tracheostomy tubes. In healthy individuals, natural mechanisms like ciliated cells, immune defenses, and the cough reflex help clear the airways of debris and pathogens. However, critically ill patients often lose these protective functions, leading to excessive mucus that becomes hard … Read more
The major goals for the patient undergoing total parenteral nutrition may include improvement of nutritional status, maintaining fluid balance, and absence of complications.
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes a systemic inflammatory response in various parts of the body. The cause of SLE is unknown, but genetics and hormonal and environmental factors are involved. Under normal circumstances, the body’s immune system produces antibodies against invading disease antigens to protect itself. In individuals with … Read more
In this article, we will outline the 12 most important nursing care plans for patients undergoing surgery, with a focus on perioperative client care.
Use this nursing care plan and management guide to provide care for patients under prolonged bed rest. Enhance your understanding of nursing assessment, interventions, goals, and nursing diagnosis, all specifically tailored to address the unique needs of individuals under prolonged bed rest.
Learn about the essential components of geriatric nursing care plans, including the importance of personalized care, addressing the specific needs of the elderly, and ensuring their comfort and well-being.
Nursing care involves the support of general well-being of our patients, the provision of episodic acute care and rehabilitation, and when a return to health is not possible, a peaceful death. Dying is a profound transition for the individual.
Monitoring dietary intake in nursing is a fundamental part of patient care that supports nutritional health and recovery. Proper dietary intake ensures that patients receive the necessary nutrients to sustain bodily functions, promote wound healing, maintain immune function, and improve overall health outcomes. Nurses play a vital role in monitoring and managing dietary intake, particularly … Read more
Learn about nursing diagnosis for cancer and how to create effective nursing care plans. Explore common diagnoses and strategies for providing care to cancer patients.
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