Definition of Meningitis
Meningitis is inflammation of the meninges (the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord) and is caused by a virus, bacteria or fungus organs (Smeltzer, 2001).
Meningitis is an infection of the fluid of the brain with inflammatory...
Risk for Injury - Nursing Care Plan Meningitis
Nursing Diagnosis for Meningitis: Risk for Injury related to general weakness.
The expected outcomes / evaluation criteria pediatric patients: No seizures or comorbidities or other injury.
intervention
a. Monitor the spasms / twitching of the hands, feet and...
Retropharyngeal Abscess Prevention and Treatment
Retropharyngeal abscess Prevention and Treatment
Definition of retropharyngeal abscess
Retrofaringeal abscess is a pus accumulation in the back of the throat tissues.
Cause of retropharyngeal abscess
Abscesses are usually caused by streptococcal infection from...
Physical Examination, Laboratory, and Radiology for Acute Appendicitis
There are several tests that can be performed by a medical team to determine and diagnose the presence of Appendicitis by patients. Among them is the physical examination, laboratory tests and radiology examinations:
1. Physical Examination of Acute Appendicitis
In...
Risk for Infection - Nursing Care Plan for Appendicitis
Nursing Diagnosis Interventions for Appendicitis: Risk for Infection
Risk factors include:
Inadequate primary defense, perforation / rupture of the appendix; peritonitis; abscess formation.
Invasive procedures, surgical incisions.
Intervention:
Independent:
Monitor...
Clinical Manifestations of Appendicitis
Clinical Manifestations of Appendicitis
Right lower quadrant pain felt and is usually accompanied by mild fever, nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite.
Local tenderness at the point Mc.burney, when done pressure.
Tenderness may be encountered off.
The degree...
Clinical Manifestations of Acute Gastritis and Chronic Gastritis
Clinical Manifestations of Acute Gastritis and Chronic Gastritis
Acute Gastritis
Acute Gastritis is very varied, ranging from very mild, asymptomatic, up to very heavy, which can lead to death. In the case of very heavy, very prominent symptoms are:
Hematemetis...
Pathophysiology of Chronic Gastritis
Chronic gastritis can be classified as type A or type B.
Type A (often referred to as autoimmune gastritis) resulting from changes in parietal cells, leading to atrophy and cell infiltration. It is associated with autoimmune diseases, such as pernicious anemia...
Acute Pain related to Constipation
Nursing Diagnosis for Constipation : Acute Pain related to the accumulation of hard stool in the abdomen
Goal:
Show the pain has diminished
Expected outcomes are:
Shows relaxation techniques, individually effective to achieve comfort.
Maintain the level of...
Imbalanced Nutrition Less Than Body Requirements related to Loss of Appetite
Nursing Care Plan
Imbalanced Nutrition Less Than Body Requirements related to loss of appetite
Goal:
Showed good nutritional status.
Expected outcomes are:
Tolerance to dietary needs.
Retain lean body mass and body weight within normal limits.
Laboratory values...
Constipation related to the irregular pattern of defecation
Constipation related to the irregular pattern of defecation
Objectives:
Patients can defecate regularly (every day)
Expected outcomes are:
Defecation can be done once a day.
The consistency of soft stool.
Elimination of excess stool without straining.
Intervention:
Independent:
Determine...
2 Nursing Diagnosis and Interventions for Abdominal Typhoid
Nursing Care Plan for Abdominal Typhoid : 2 Nursing Diagnosis and Interventions
1. Imbalanced Nutrition Less Than Body Requirements related to no appetite, nausea and bloating.
Purpose: Improve the nutritional and fluid needs.
Nursing Interventions:
Assess...
Nursing Management of Varicella
Nursing Management of Varicella
Patients should be isolated from others, as well as for their daily needs. such as:
Isolation to prevent transmission.
Nutritious diet (high in calories and protein).
If a high fever, compress with warm water.
Strive to avoid...
Nursing Diagnosis for Pharyngitis
Pharyngitis
Pharyngitis is the commonest cause of simple "sore throat". It may be due to infective or other causes. Viral infections include coryza, influenza, adenovirus, herpes simplex, measles, rubella, chickenpox, Coxsackie and echoviruses. Bacterial pathogens...
Pathophysiology of Pharyngitis
Pathophysiology of Pharyngitis
Transmission is by droplet. Germs infiltrate the epithelial layer, then the epithelium is eroded, then the superficial lymphoid tissue inflammatory reaction occurs with the damming of polymorphonuclear leukocyte infiltration. In...
NCP Stroke: Ineffective Cerebral Tissue Perfusion related to interruption of blood flow
NCP Stroke: Ineffective Cerebral Tissue Perfusion related to interruption of blood flow
Ineffective Cerebral Tissue Perfusion related to interruption of blood flow: occlusive disease, hemorrhage, cerebral vascular spasm, cerebral edema.
Expected outcomes are:
Maintained...
Medical Management of Scoliosis
Medical Management of Scoliosis
Treatment depends on the cause, degree and location of the curve and the stage of bone growth.
If the curvature is less than 20%, usually require no treatment, but patients should perform regular checks every 6 months.
In children...
Pathophysiology of Scoliosis
Pathophysiology of Scoliosis
Deformity of the spine called scoliosis, originated from the nerves of weak or even paralyzed attractive segments of the spine. This serves to keep the pull of the vertebrae are in the normal lines of its shape like a ruler or straight....
Nursing Assessment for Scoliosis
Nursing Care Plan for Scoliosis : Nursing Assessment for Scoliosis
The physical examination includes:
a. Assessing the body's skeletal
The presence of deformity and alignment. Abnormal bone growth due to bone tumors. Shortening of the extremities, amputation...
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