Search
- Filter Results
- Location
- Classification
- Include attachments
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/09%3A_Management_of_Chronic_Illness/9.05%3A_Prevention_of_Chronic_DiseaseThe section discusses strategies for preventing and managing chronic diseases through modifiable lifestyle practices and health screenings. It categorizes prevention into primary (e.g., healthy eating...The section discusses strategies for preventing and managing chronic diseases through modifiable lifestyle practices and health screenings. It categorizes prevention into primary (e.g., healthy eating, exercise, smoking cessation), secondary (e.g., regular screenings for early disease detection), and tertiary (e.g., therapies and symptom management) levels.
- 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)/19%3A_Gastrointestinal_System_and_Disorders/19.01%3A_Nutritional_DisordersThe section focuses on the pathophysiology, risk factors, diagnostics, and treatment of obesity, anorexia nervosa, and malabsorption. It discusses how dietary habits impact health and how various diso...The section focuses on the pathophysiology, risk factors, diagnostics, and treatment of obesity, anorexia nervosa, and malabsorption. It discusses how dietary habits impact health and how various disorders require specific nursing care and medical therapies. Obesity is linked to behavioral, genetic, and social risk factors and may require behavioral interventions, medications, or surgery. Anorexia involves severe dietary restriction, requiring careful nursing care, and possibly therapy.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/16%3A_Hematopoietic_Disorders_and_Regulation/16.03%3A_PolycythemiaThis page discusses polycythemia, a condition characterized by an increased number of red blood cells (RBCs), leading to higher blood viscosity and associated complications. It outlines the pathophysi...This page discusses polycythemia, a condition characterized by an increased number of red blood cells (RBCs), leading to higher blood viscosity and associated complications. It outlines the pathophysiology, distinguishing between primary (genetic) and secondary (caused by other conditions) polycythemia, the diagnostic techniques, clinical manifestations, and nursing care strategies. Key nursing responsibilities include monitoring symptoms, educating patients, and evaluating treatment efficacy.
- 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.
- 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.
