Polio (Poliomyelitis)
This study guide describes the pathophysiology, nursing assessment, nursing care management and treatment of polio and addresses the vital role of nurses.
Imbalanced Nutrition Less Than Body Requirements
7 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Nursing Care Plans
COPD is a condition of chronic dyspnea with expiratory airflow limitation that does not significantly fluctuate. Here are 5 Nursing Care Plans for COPD
17 Diabetes Mellitus Nursing Care Plans
Nursing care planning goals for patients with diabetes include effective treatment to normalize blood glucose levels and decrease complications using insulin replacement, balanced diet, and exercise. Here are nursing care plans for diabetes mellitus.
Gastroesophageal Reflux
In pediatric gastroesophageal reflux, immaturity of lower esophageal sphincter (LES) function is manifested by frequent transient lower esophageal relaxations (tLESRs), which result in the retrograde flow of gastric contents into the esophagus.
Enterobiasis
Enterobiasis (also called pinworm, seatworm, or threadworm infection) is a benign intestinal disease caused by the nematode Enterobius vermicularis. It is the most prevalent helminthic infection in the United States.