Drugs for Pain and Inflammation

Normal Lab Values Reference Guide for Nurses

Complete Normal Lab Values Reference Guide & Cheat Sheet

Knowing the different normal lab values is an important step in making an informed clinical decision as a nurse. Diagnostic and laboratory tests are tools

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever

Dengue is a mosquito-borne disease caused by one of the four closely related dengue viruses.

NSAIDs Pharmacology Study Guide for Nurses

Nursing Pharmacology

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) and Related Agents

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) provide strong anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects without the adverse effects associated with corticosteroids. Learn about NSAIDs in this study guide.

Nursing Pharmacology

Salicylates

Salicylates are salicylic acid compounds with anti-inflammatory, antipyretic (fever-blocking), and analgesic (pain-blocking) properties. These drugs are widely available as nonprescription drugs and are relatively nontoxic when used as directed.

Nursing Pharmacology

Antiarthritic Drugs

Antiarthritic agents are drugs that are also used to block the inflammatory process. Antiarthritic drugs include gold compounds.

Aspirin Nursing Considerations and Nursing Implications Drug Guide

Nursing Pharmacology

Aspirin Nursing Considerations and Patient Teaching [Drug Guide]

Learn about the aspirin nursing considerations, implications, drug classification, and patient teaching in this drug guide.

Dying Child Nursing Care Plans and Nursing Diagnosis

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3 Dying Child Nursing Care Plans

Caring for a dying child is one of the most challenging experiences a nurse can face. As a nurse, it is essential to provide compassionate and effective care to both the child and their family during this difficult time.

Rheumatic Fever Nursing Care Plans and Nursing Diagnosis

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4 Acute Rheumatic Fever Nursing Care Plans

This article discusses nursing care plans and management for patients with acute rheumatic fever, a serious inflammatory condition that affects the heart, joints, and other organs. Learn about the essential components of nursing care for this condition, nursing diagnosis, nursing goals, and nursing interventions, and how nurses can provide effective care for patients with acute rheumatic fever.

Peptic Ulcer Disease Nursing Care Plans and Nursing Diagnosis

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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:

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4 Tonsillitis Nursing Care Plans

Learn about the nursing diagnosis for tonsillitis, including assessment, diagnosis, and management of the patient. Understand the role of nurses in the care of patients with this condition.