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- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/11%3A_Gas_Exchange_Airway_Management_and_Respiratory_System_Disorders/11.02%3A_Upper_and_Lower_Respiratory_AssessmentThis page discusses respiratory assessments, emphasizing the components of upper and lower airway assessments. It outlines the importance of monitoring vital signs and respiratory efforts, and highlig...This page discusses respiratory assessments, emphasizing the components of upper and lower airway assessments. It outlines the importance of monitoring vital signs and respiratory efforts, and highlights subjective questions to gather patient information about respiratory symptoms. The page describes the process of assessing signs like breathing patterns, lung sounds, and chest condition.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Strategies_for_Success_in_Nursing_School_From_Start_to_Finish/06%3A_Career_Planning/6.02%3A_Exploration_of_the_FieldThis page outlines a five-step process for choosing a nursing career, focusing on self-assessment, understanding the field, prioritizing preferences, making decisions, and taking action. It highlights...This page outlines a five-step process for choosing a nursing career, focusing on self-assessment, understanding the field, prioritizing preferences, making decisions, and taking action. It highlights the importance of finding a fulfilling career, especially in nursing, and advises considering personality, training, target populations, and comfort levels. Additionally, it discusses the balance of team-based vs.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/08%3A_Stress_and_Stress-Related_Disorders/8.07%3A_Role_of_Stress_in_Family_HealthThis section emphasizes the significance of family health, highlighting how stress impacts both individuals and the family unit. It discusses the role of nurses in supporting family-centered care, pro...This section emphasizes the significance of family health, highlighting how stress impacts both individuals and the family unit. It discusses the role of nurses in supporting family-centered care, promoting effective communication, and offering resources to combat stress. Family dynamics influence stress management, with nurses acting as mediators and advocates to enhance family support and education.
- 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/Strategies_for_Success_in_Nursing_School_From_Start_to_Finish/03%3A_Successful_Test_Taking/3.03%3A_Bonus_Material_-_Getting_Ready_for_the_NCLEXThis page offers nursing graduates guidance for preparing for the NCLEX-RN® exam, recommending a structured review schedule starting 2-4 months prior, dedicating 80-120 hours for study, using nursing ...This page offers nursing graduates guidance for preparing for the NCLEX-RN® exam, recommending a structured review schedule starting 2-4 months prior, dedicating 80-120 hours for study, using nursing materials, and taking practice exams. A graduate's experience highlights the importance of calmness, nutritious meals, and understanding exam questions. The NCLEX, a computer-adaptive test, focuses on various nursing competencies.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Strategies_for_Success_in_Nursing_School_From_Start_to_Finish/07%3A_AppendixThis page offers an index of nursing organizations categorized by specialty, including medical-surgical, neonatal, and critical care nursing, along with their websites and associated journals. It aims...This page offers an index of nursing organizations categorized by specialty, including medical-surgical, neonatal, and critical care nursing, along with their websites and associated journals. It aims to connect readers with relevant nursing literature and resources, enhancing access to professional information and publications within the nursing community.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nutrition/Principles_of_Nutritional_Assessment_3e_(Gibson_et_al.)/16%3A_Vitamin_D_(Chapter_18b)/16.07%3A_Interpretive_criteria_(18b.8)This page highlights the disagreement on serum total 25(OH)D level cutoffs for assessing vitamin D status, with some consensus on severe deficiency but varying thresholds for insufficiency and suffici...This page highlights the disagreement on serum total 25(OH)D level cutoffs for assessing vitamin D status, with some consensus on severe deficiency but varying thresholds for insufficiency and sufficiency among organizations. The 2011 IOM guidelines offer benchmarks diverging from the Endocrine Society's recommendations, emphasizing the necessity for standardized testing. Further research is required to establish a unified approach to these criteria.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/09%3A_Management_of_Chronic_Illness/9.00%3A_IntroductionThe page discusses a case of a 57-year-old female patient, Mia, who has been using a wheelchair since age 10 due to musculoskeletal trauma and recently diagnosed with a seizure disorder. To aid her co...The page discusses a case of a 57-year-old female patient, Mia, who has been using a wheelchair since age 10 due to musculoskeletal trauma and recently diagnosed with a seizure disorder. To aid her condition, she now uses a service dog trained to detect seizures. The narrative emphasizes the importance of nurses being prepared to care for patients with chronic illnesses, acknowledging that such conditions are widespread and affect diverse populations.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/16%3A_Hematopoietic_Disorders_and_Regulation/16.01%3A_AnemiasThis page covers a comprehensive guide on understanding, diagnosing, and treating anemia. It discusses the different types of anemia, including iron-deficiency, pernicious, and folate-deficiency anemi...This page covers a comprehensive guide on understanding, diagnosing, and treating anemia. It discusses the different types of anemia, including iron-deficiency, pernicious, and folate-deficiency anemia, outlining their causes, clinical manifestations, and laboratory diagnostics. An emphasis is placed on the nursing care required for anemia patients, including recognizing symptoms, prioritizing treatments, ensuring proper medication and dietary support, and evaluating care effectiveness.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/17%3A_Nervous_System_and_Chronic_Diseases_of_the_Nervous_System/17.07%3A_Chronic_Pain_DisordersThis section outlines learning objectives related to migraines and fibromyalgia, focusing on their pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, and nursing care. For migraines,...This section outlines learning objectives related to migraines and fibromyalgia, focusing on their pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, and nursing care. For migraines, it describes symptoms across four stages and highlights assessment methods, diagnostics, and nursing interventions. For fibromyalgia, the discussion covers its unknown cause, symptom assessment, and nursing care to manage pain and related symptoms.
