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- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/19%3A_Gastrointestinal_System_and_Disorders/19.05%3A_Disorders_of_the_Lower_GI_SystemThis page provides an in-depth overview of various lower gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, including their pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, and treatment options. Sp...This page provides an in-depth overview of various lower gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, including their pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, and treatment options. Specifically, it details conditions like constipation, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), celiac disease, colorectal cancer, appendicitis, diverticular disease, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/19%3A_Gastrointestinal_System_and_Disorders/19.06%3A_Hepatic_and_Biliary_DisordersThis section covers hepatic and biliary disorders, their pathophysiology, risk factors, diagnostics, and nursing care. It discusses liver functions, manifestations like jaundice and ascites, treatment...This section covers hepatic and biliary disorders, their pathophysiology, risk factors, diagnostics, and nursing care. It discusses liver functions, manifestations like jaundice and ascites, treatments including TIPS and liver transplant, and disorders such as cirrhosis and hepatitis. Liver disease management involves identifying the cause, monitoring lab values, nutrition, and treatment compliance.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/17%3A_Nervous_System_and_Chronic_Diseases_of_the_Nervous_System/17.09%3A_Neurological_InjuriesThis section provides a detailed overview of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and spinal cord injuries, including their pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, and diagnostics. It highl...This section provides a detailed overview of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and spinal cord injuries, including their pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, and diagnostics. It highlights the importance of understanding these injuries for medical and nursing care, outlining nursing interventions and evaluation strategies. It also discusses medical therapies, such as surgery and medications, and emphasizes the importance of rehabilitation and long-term care for recovery.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/12%3A_Cardiovascular_System/12.05%3A_Myocardial_InfarctionThis section provides comprehensive learning objectives aiming to equip learners with an understanding of myocardial infarction (MI), from its pathophysiology to treatment. It covers the clinical mani...This section provides comprehensive learning objectives aiming to equip learners with an understanding of myocardial infarction (MI), from its pathophysiology to treatment. It covers the clinical manifestations, diagnostics, and laboratory values associated with MI. Nursing care, both immediate and post-recovery, is detailed alongside evaluating care efficacy and patient response to medical therapies. The impact of socio-demographic factors on coronary heart disease prevalence is also discussed.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/12%3A_Cardiovascular_System/12.06%3A_Vascular_DisordersThis section outlines the objectives and critical components of learning about vascular disease, specifically focusing on carotid artery disease and abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). It covers the path...This section outlines the objectives and critical components of learning about vascular disease, specifically focusing on carotid artery disease and abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). It covers the pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostic methods, and nursing care approaches.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/13%3A_Musculoskeletal_System/13.02%3A_OsteoarthritisThis section outlines learning objectives related to osteoarthritis (OA), including understanding its pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, and nursing care. OA, a commo...This section outlines learning objectives related to osteoarthritis (OA), including understanding its pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, and nursing care. OA, a common form of arthritis affecting millions, involves joint cartilage degeneration. Risk factors include age and obesity, with symptoms like joint pain and stiffness.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/17%3A_Nervous_System_and_Chronic_Diseases_of_the_Nervous_System/17.04%3A_Major_Neurocognitive_Disorder_and_Neurodegenerative_DiseasesThe document provides comprehensive information on major neurocognitive disorders (MNDs) focusing on Alzheimer disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and Parkinson disease. It covers their path...The document provides comprehensive information on major neurocognitive disorders (MNDs) focusing on Alzheimer disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and Parkinson disease. It covers their pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostic processes, and related laboratory values. The document also outlines nursing care practices, strategies for recognizing and analyzing cues, prioritizing symptoms, and taking action.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/17%3A_Nervous_System_and_Chronic_Diseases_of_the_Nervous_System/17.03%3A_Chronic_Disorders_of_the_Nervous_SystemThis page provides a comprehensive overview of the learning objectives related to multiple sclerosis (MS) and myasthenia gravis (MG), two chronic neurological diseases. It outlines the pathophysiology...This page provides a comprehensive overview of the learning objectives related to multiple sclerosis (MS) and myasthenia gravis (MG), two chronic neurological diseases. It outlines the pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, and laboratory values of these diseases. The page also details nursing care strategies, evaluation of care efficacy, and relevant medical therapies for both conditions.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/17%3A_Nervous_System_and_Chronic_Diseases_of_the_Nervous_System/17.06%3A_PolyneuropathyThis page outlines the learning objectives related to understanding and managing polyneuropathy, a disorder affecting multiple peripheral nerves. It discusses the pathophysiology, risk factors, and cl...This page outlines the learning objectives related to understanding and managing polyneuropathy, a disorder affecting multiple peripheral nerves. It discusses the pathophysiology, risk factors, and clinical manifestations of polyneuropathy, along with diagnostic procedures and laboratory evaluations.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/11%3A_Gas_Exchange_Airway_Management_and_Respiratory_System_Disorders/11.07%3A_Disorders_of_the_Lower_Respiratory_System-_Pneumonia_and_AspirationThis section provides a comprehensive overview of pneumonia and aspiration, including pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, nursing care, and medical therapies. It highl...This section provides a comprehensive overview of pneumonia and aspiration, including pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, nursing care, and medical therapies. It highlights the seriousness of pneumonia as a common illness, discussing the impact on different populations and emphasizing community-acquired pneumonia as a leading cause of mortality. Various pathogens, risk factors, and diagnostic criteria like CURB-65 are detailed.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/19%3A_Gastrointestinal_System_and_Disorders/19.04%3A_Disorders_of_the_Upper_GI_SystemThis section covers upper GI disorders, including Barrett's esophagus, gastritis, and gastric cancer. It outlines the pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, and treatment...This section covers upper GI disorders, including Barrett's esophagus, gastritis, and gastric cancer. It outlines the pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, and treatment for each condition. Nursing care for patients with these disorders emphasizes symptom management, education, and interventions such as dietary modifications and medications like proton pump inhibitors.
