Nutrition and Diet Archives

Polio (Poliomyelitis)

This study guide describes the pathophysiology, nursing assessment, nursing care management and treatment of polio and addresses the vital role of nurses.

Psychiatric Nursing

Bipolar Disorder

Learn about the nursing management, assessment, diagnosis, and care planning for bipolar disorder in this study guide.

Florence Nightingale Theory and Biography

Theorists & Theories

Florence Nightingale: Environmental Theory

Get to know the concepts behind Florence Nightingale's Environmental Theory in this study guide about nursing theories. Learn about Nightingale's biography, her career, her works that shaped nursing. Next part is an in-depth discussion about her Environmental Theory, its metaparadigm, major and subconcepts, including its application to nursing practice.

Diagnostic Tests Notes

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.

Pediatric Nursing

Seizure Disorders (Epilepsy)

A seizure is a sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain. It can cause changes in behavior, movements or feelings, and in levels of consciousness.

Acute Glomerulonephritis Nursing Care Plans and Nursing Diagnosis

Genitourinary Care Plans Nursing Care Plans

4 Acute Glomerulonephritis Nursing Care Plans

Acute glomerulonephritis (AGN) is an alteration in renal function caused by glomerular injury, which is characterized by the classic symptoms of gross hematuria, mild proteinuria, edema (usually periorbital), hypertension, and oliguria.

Nursing Care Plans Pediatric Nursing Care Plans

6 Nephrotic Syndrome Nursing Care Plans

Deliver effective care to patients with nephrotic syndrome this nursing care plan and management guide. Gain insights into nursing assessment, interventions, goals, and diagnosis customized for their specific needs. Enhance your ability to provide specialized care for nephrotic syndrome.

Pediatric Nursing

Lead Poisoning

Lead Poisoning or plumbism is a condition occurs when lead accumulates in the body, usually through exposure to lead-contaminated products, soil, water, or paint. Lead poisoning primarily affects young children and can lead to a wide range of cognitive, behavioral, and developmental impairments.

Pediatric Nursing

Galactosemia

Galactosemia is a rare and inherited metabolic disorder that affects the body's ability to break down galactose, a sugar found in milk and other dairy products. It occurs when there is a deficiency of certain enzymes needed to convert galactose into glucose, resulting in the accumulation of toxic substances in the body.

Maternal and Newborn Care Plans Nursing Care Plans

6 Substance Abuse in Pregnancy Nursing Care Plans

Substance dependence is a growing health problem in clients of childbearing age, so its incidence during pregnancy is also increasing. The number of women who use illicit substances during pregnancy is unknown, but as many as 375,000 infants may be affected yearly. As many as 10% to 20% of pregnant women admit to using illicit substances during pregnancy. Adolescents have an increased rate of inhalant abuse and binge drinking.