Complete Normal Lab Values Reference Guide & Cheat Sheet
Knowing the different normal lab values is an important step in making an informed clinical …
Drugs for Pain and Inflammation
9 Deep Vein Thrombosis Nursing Care Plans
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of DVT nursing care plans and nursing diagnoses, including common symptoms, nursing interventions, nursing management, and treatment options.
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
Rheumatic fever (RF) is a systemic illness that may occur following group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal (GABHS) pharyngitis in children.
Reye’s Syndrome
Reye’s syndrome typically occurs after a viral illness, particularly an upper respiratory tract infection, influenza, varicella, or gastroenteritis, and is associated with the use of aspirin during the illness.
Kawasaki Disease
Kawasaki disease is a rare but serious inflammatory condition that primarily affects children under the age of five and is characterized by prolonged high fever, redness of the eyes, changes in the lips and mouth, rash, swollen lymph nodes, and inflammation of the blood vessels. If left untreated, Kawasaki disease can lead to potentially life-threatening complications, such as coronary artery aneurysms
Tonsillitis and Adenoiditis
Tonsillitis is the inflammation of the pharyngeal tonsils; the inflammation usually extends to the adenoid and the lingual tonsils.
Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever
Dengue is a mosquito-borne disease caused by one of the four closely related dengue viruses.
Fecal Analysis (Stool Analysis)
Feces is a solid body waste discharged from the large intestine through the anus by the process of defecation. It is made of cellulose and other indigestible food matter, water, and bacteria.
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.