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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/17.06%3A_PolyneuropathyThis page outlines the learning objectives related to understanding and managing polyneuropathy, a disorder affecting multiple peripheral nerves. It discusses the pathophysiology, risk factors, and cl...This page outlines the learning objectives related to understanding and managing polyneuropathy, a disorder affecting multiple peripheral nerves. It discusses the pathophysiology, risk factors, and clinical manifestations of polyneuropathy, along with diagnostic procedures and laboratory evaluations.
- 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)/11%3A_Gas_Exchange_Airway_Management_and_Respiratory_System_Disorders/11.03%3A_Disorders_of_the_Upper_Respiratory_System-_BronchiectasisThis section provides detailed information on bronchiectasis, a chronic lung condition characterized by widened and damaged airways, affecting around 350,000 to 500,000 adults in the U.S. It covers th...This section provides detailed information on bronchiectasis, a chronic lung condition characterized by widened and damaged airways, affecting around 350,000 to 500,000 adults in the U.S. It covers the pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, and nursing care including assessment, symptom management, prevention of complications, teamwork for complex cases, and evaluation of care efficacy.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/11%3A_Gas_Exchange_Airway_Management_and_Respiratory_System_Disorders/11.05%3A_Disorders_of_the_Lower_Respiratory_System-_Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_DiseaseThis section provides an in-depth overview of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), detailing its pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, and nursing care. COPD is...This section provides an in-depth overview of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), detailing its pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, and nursing care. COPD is characterized by airway inflammation, commonly linked to smoking, with notable symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath, and mucous production.
