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- 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)/01%3A_Professional_Medical-Surgical_Nursing/1.01%3A_Professional_Nursing_PracticeThis section outlines key aspects of professional nursing, focusing on its evolution, roles, scope of practice, and importance in quality health care. It covers the emergence of specialized nursing fi...This section outlines key aspects of professional nursing, focusing on its evolution, roles, scope of practice, and importance in quality health care. It covers the emergence of specialized nursing fields, the critical role nurses play in patient care, and the professional organizations supporting nursing practice, such as the American Nurses Association. The section highlights the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) project and The Joint Commission's role in enhancing patient safety.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/16%3A_Hematopoietic_Disorders_and_Regulation/16.02%3A_Hereditary_DisordersThis section outlines comprehensive learning objectives for health-care professionals addressing hereditary hematological disorders, focusing on pathophysiology, diagnostic processes, nursing care, an...This section outlines comprehensive learning objectives for health-care professionals addressing hereditary hematological disorders, focusing on pathophysiology, diagnostic processes, nursing care, and medical therapies. Highlighted disorders include sickle cell anemia and thalassemia, with detailed discussions about their clinical manifestations, diagnostic methods, and nursing care priorities.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/16%3A_Hematopoietic_Disorders_and_Regulation/16.05%3A_NeutropeniaThe page provides an in-depth overview of neutropenia, a condition marked by low levels of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell essential for fighting infections. It covers the pathophysiology, ris...The page provides an in-depth overview of neutropenia, a condition marked by low levels of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell essential for fighting infections. It covers the pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, and diagnostic criteria for neutropenia. The page also discusses various types, such as autoimmune, congenital, and drug-induced neutropenia, along with their respective causes.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/17%3A_Nervous_System_and_Chronic_Diseases_of_the_Nervous_System/17.08%3A_Spinal_DisordersThis page provides a thorough overview of spinal disorders, specifically low back pain and spinal tumors. It explains the pathophysiology, risk factors, and clinical manifestations of these conditions...This page provides a thorough overview of spinal disorders, specifically low back pain and spinal tumors. It explains the pathophysiology, risk factors, and clinical manifestations of these conditions and discusses diagnostic and laboratory methods. The text outlines nursing care plans and medical therapies, emphasizing effective pain management and the significance of physical therapy and mental health support in managing chronic back pain.
