Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) is the most common chronic rheumatologic disease in children and is one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood.
Nursing Care PlansPediatric Nursing Care Plans
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:
General Nursing Care PlansNursing Care Plans
7 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Nursing Care Plans
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes a systemic inflammatory response in various parts of the body. The
Gastrointestinal Care PlansNursing Care Plans
4 Peptic Ulcer Disease Nursing Care Plans
The nursing goals of a client with a peptic ulcer disease include reducing or eliminating contributing factors, promoting comfort measures, promoting optimal nutrition, decreasing anxiety with increased knowledge of disease, management, and prevention of ulcer recurrence and preventing complications. Here are five (5) nursing care plans (NCP) for peptic ulcer disease:
Musculoskeletal Care PlansNursing Care Plans
6 Osteoarthritis Nursing Care Plans
Use this nursing care plan and management guide to help care for patients with osteoarthritis. Enhance your understanding of nursing assessment, interventions, goals, and nursing diagnosis, all specifically tailored to address the unique needs of individuals with osteoarthritis This guide equips you with the necessary information to provide effective and specialized care to patients dealing with osteoarthritis.
Immunostimulants (Interferons, Interleukins)
Immunostimulants or immune stimulants are drugs that energize the immune system when it is exhausted from fighting prolonged invasion or when the immune system needs help fighting a specific pathogen or cancer cell. It is one of the classifications of drug class called immunomodulators.
Immunosuppressants (Immunomodulators, Interleukin Receptor Antagonists)
mmunosuppressants or immune suppressants are usually used in conjunction with corticosteroids to block inflammatory reaction and decrease initial damage to cells in cases of organ transplantation and autoimmune diseases.
Endocrine and Metabolic Care PlansNursing Care Plans
9 Cushing’s Disease Nursing Care Plan
Learn about the essential nursing care plans and nursing diagnosis for Cushing's disease. Get a comprehensive guide on how to provide quality care to patients with Cushing's disease.
Cushing’s Syndrome
Cushing's syndrome is a cluster of clinical abnormalities caused by excessive levels of adrenocortical hormones (particularly cortisol) or related corticosteroids and, to a lesser extent, androgens and aldosterone.
Our Cup of Coffee: 6 Caffeine Facts for Nurses
Caffeine has many benefits to humans, but are there any cons that nurses must know about their ultimate energy beverage?
