Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus is a condition characterized by an excess of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the ventricular and subarachnoid spaces of the cranial cavity.
Blood Pressure and Hypertension
Pediatric Health and Physical Assessment
Pediatric health and physical assessment are fundamental aspects of nursing care that focus on assessing the well-being and development of children from infancy through adolescence.
Wilms Tumor (Nephroblastoma)
Wilms tumor is an adenosarcoma in the kidney region. It is the most common childhood abdominal malignancy.
Pregnancy Induced Hypertension
Pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) is a condition wherein vasospasm occurs during pregnancy in both the small and large arteries in the body.
Hypertension
Hypertension is one of the most common lifestyle diseases to date.
Hepatic Cirrhosis
Hepatic cirrhosis is a chronic hepatic disease characterized by diffuse destruction and fibrotic regeneration of hepatic cells.
Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
Lumbar puncture, also known as spinal tap, is an invasive procedure where a hollow needle is inserted into the space surrounding the subarachnoid space in the lower back to obtain samples of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for qualitative analysis.
Cardiovascular Care Nursing Mnemonics and Tips
To help you grasp the core concepts of Cardiovascular Care Nursing (or Cardiac Care Nursing), here are our visual nursing mnemonics and tips!
Antihypertensive Drugs
Nursing pharmacology study guide for antihypertensive agents includes ACE Inhibitors, Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers, Calcium-Channel Blockers, Vasodilators.
4 Hydrocephalus Nursing Care Plans
The nursing goals for a client with hydrocephalus may include improving cerebral tissue perfusion, reducing anxiety, preventing injury, and the absence of complications. Here are five (5) nursing care plans (NCP) for hydrocephalus: