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- 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)/06%3A_Comprehensive_Health_Assessment_and_Physical_Examination/6.01%3A_Critical_Thinking_in_AssessmentThis section discusses the definition and importance of critical thinking in nursing practice, highlighting its role in clinical judgment. Critical thinking involves analyzing information and making w...This section discusses the definition and importance of critical thinking in nursing practice, highlighting its role in clinical judgment. Critical thinking involves analyzing information and making well-informed, evidence-based decisions respecting patients' needs and values. It is crucial for handling patient care, ensuring positive outcomes, and addressing communication barriers.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/04%3A_Clinical_Judgment_in_the_Nursing_Process/4.02%3A_Clinical_Judgment_Measurement_Model_OverviewThe page outlines the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (CJMM), developed to enhance clinical judgment measurement in nursing exams like the NCLEX. It is used in nursing education to foster hi...The page outlines the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (CJMM), developed to enhance clinical judgment measurement in nursing exams like the NCLEX. It is used in nursing education to foster high-level critical thinking. The CJMM expands on traditional processes by providing measurable components for clinical judgment, involving cognitive skills that nurses apply to make informed patient care decisions.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/09%3A_Management_of_Chronic_Illness/9.07%3A_Care_of_the_Chronically_Ill_PatientThis section focuses on nursing care for patients with chronic illnesses, highlighting the complexity and patient-centered approach required due to the acuity changes of chronic diseases. It covers su...This section focuses on nursing care for patients with chronic illnesses, highlighting the complexity and patient-centered approach required due to the acuity changes of chronic diseases. It covers subjective assessments, interprofessional collaboration, recognizing and analyzing cues, prioritizing hypotheses, generating solutions, taking action, and evaluating outcomes.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/11%3A_Gas_Exchange_Airway_Management_and_Respiratory_System_Disorders/11.06%3A_Disorders_of_the_Lower_Respiratory_System-_PneumothoraxThis section delves into pneumothorax, discussing its pathophysiology, risk factors, and clinical manifestations. Pneumothorax types include traumatic, primary spontaneous, secondary spontaneous, and ...This section delves into pneumothorax, discussing its pathophysiology, risk factors, and clinical manifestations. Pneumothorax types include traumatic, primary spontaneous, secondary spontaneous, and iatrogenic, each differentiated by the cause of air entry into the pleural space. It's more common in males, with primary spontaneous cases prevalent in younger adults and secondary spontaneous in older.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/01%3A_Professional_Medical-Surgical_Nursing/1.00%3A_IntroductionMedical-surgical nursing, one of the largest nursing specialties, involves caring for a diverse patient population across various settings. These nurses provide care for adults preparing for or recove...Medical-surgical nursing, one of the largest nursing specialties, involves caring for a diverse patient population across various settings. These nurses provide care for adults preparing for or recovering from surgery and those with long-term illness complications. They develop advanced organizational, prioritization, assessment, and communication skills, coordinating patient care among interdisciplinary teams.
