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- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/09%3A_Management_of_Chronic_Illness/9.06%3A_The_Chronic_Care_ModelThe page provides an overview of the Chronic Care Model, which is designed to improve management and prevention of chronic diseases. It highlights the key components: self-management support, delivery...The page provides an overview of the Chronic Care Model, which is designed to improve management and prevention of chronic diseases. It highlights the key components: self-management support, delivery system design, decision support, and clinical information systems. The model emphasizes the importance of health care organizations and community involvement in promoting proactive prevention and management.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/14%3A_Integumentary_System/14.01%3A_Integumentary_DisordersThis section focuses on understanding atopic dermatitis (AD) and psoriasis, detailing their pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, risk factors, and diagnostic approaches. It highlights relevant nu...This section focuses on understanding atopic dermatitis (AD) and psoriasis, detailing their pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, risk factors, and diagnostic approaches. It highlights relevant nursing interventions, including pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments, and the importance of culturally sensitive care. The section emphasizes evaluating the effectiveness of care, addressing skin integrity, and managing potential secondary infections.
- 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)/04%3A_Clinical_Judgment_in_the_Nursing_Process/4.01%3A_Critical_Thinking_and_the_Nursing_ProcessThis section outlines the objectives and components of the nursing process, highlighting its importance in patient care. It explains the steps of the nursing process, known as ADPIE: Assessment, Diagn...This section outlines the objectives and components of the nursing process, highlighting its importance in patient care. It explains the steps of the nursing process, known as ADPIE: Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation. The text emphasizes the role of clinical judgment in guiding patient care, promoting positive outcomes, enhancing patient safety, and improving satisfaction.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/02%3A_Culturally_Competent_Care/2.03%3A_Health_Equity_and_DisparitiesThe document outlines the critical role of health equity and the impact of social determinants on health outcomes. It highlights how disparities in health arise due to differences in access to healthc...The document outlines the critical role of health equity and the impact of social determinants on health outcomes. It highlights how disparities in health arise due to differences in access to healthcare and social conditions. Nurses play a pivotal role in reducing these disparities by providing culturally competent care, advocating for policy changes, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/04%3A_Clinical_Judgment_in_the_Nursing_Process/4.05%3A_Evaluating_OutcomesThe page discusses the process of nursing care, emphasizing the importance of evaluation in achieving patient outcomes. It outlines how nurses should evaluate, analyze, and modify care plans to ensure...The page discusses the process of nursing care, emphasizing the importance of evaluation in achieving patient outcomes. It outlines how nurses should evaluate, analyze, and modify care plans to ensure optimal patient recovery, using the case of Mr. Silva's knee surgery as an example. Additionally, a real-life story from nurse Junot illustrates the necessity of adapting care plans based on patient responses.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/04%3A_Clinical_Judgment_in_the_Nursing_Process/4.06%3A_SummaryThe document discusses the integration of critical thinking into the nursing process, which is foundational to nursing practice and includes assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evalua...The document discusses the integration of critical thinking into the nursing process, which is foundational to nursing practice and includes assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (CJMM) enhances traditional nursing processes, aiding students in developing critical thinking skills.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/10%3A_Fluid_Electrolyte_and_Acid-Base_Imbalances/10.02%3A_Fluid_Disturbances_and_ReplacementThe page provides an in-depth discussion on hypovolemia and hypervolemia, focusing on their pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, and nursing care. It outlines the causes, risk factor...The page provides an in-depth discussion on hypovolemia and hypervolemia, focusing on their pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, and nursing care. It outlines the causes, risk factors, and symptoms of each condition, as well as the assessments and laboratory values used in diagnosis. Nursing interventions, including fluid replacement methods, intake/output monitoring, and recognizing early signs, are emphasized.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/12%3A_Cardiovascular_System/12.03%3A_Heart_FailureThis section provides an overview of heart failure (HF), focusing on its pathophysiology, risk factors, and clinical manifestations. It highlights diagnostics, laboratory values, and the importance of...This section provides an overview of heart failure (HF), focusing on its pathophysiology, risk factors, and clinical manifestations. It highlights diagnostics, laboratory values, and the importance of applying nursing concepts and planning nursing care for patients with HF. The page also discusses medical therapies, emphasizing pharmacological agents such as beta-blockers, diuretics, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and nitrates.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/17%3A_Nervous_System_and_Chronic_Diseases_of_the_Nervous_System/17.02%3A_Acute_Disorders_of_the_Nervous_SystemThis page covers the learning objectives related to the pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, nursing care, evaluation, and medical therapies for brain tumors, Guillain-...This page covers the learning objectives related to the pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, nursing care, evaluation, and medical therapies for brain tumors, Guillain-Barr?? syndrome, and meningitis. The section provides statistics on brain tumors, detailing benign and malignant types, and their effects. It explains Guillain-Barr?? as a rare neuropathy and meningitis as an inflammation of the meninges caused by various pathogens.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/18%3A_Sensory_Organs/18.03%3A_SummaryThis document discusses disorders of the eye and ear, outlining the symptoms, risk factors, and treatments for each. Eye disorders involve symptoms like blurred vision and eye pain, requiring collabor...This document discusses disorders of the eye and ear, outlining the symptoms, risk factors, and treatments for each. Eye disorders involve symptoms like blurred vision and eye pain, requiring collaborative care and preventive measures. Ear disorders involve symptoms like otorrhea and hearing loss, with risk factors including infections and allergies, and treatments involving medication and holistic care by nurses.
