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Asthma Nursing Assessment
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways, that causes hyperresponsiveness, increased mucus production and mucosal oedema....
Feb 24, 20223 min read


Asthma Pathophysiology | Nursing School Notes
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways, that causes hyperresponsiveness, increased mucus production and mucosal oedema....
Feb 24, 20224 min read


COPD Exacerbation Nursing Care Plan
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) is a preventable chronic inflammatory pulmonary illness that obstructs the airflow in the...
Feb 22, 20229 min read


COPD Pharmacology
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) is a preventable chronic inflammatory pulmonary illness that obstructs the airflow in the...
Feb 21, 20223 min read


COPD Nursing Management: Risk Reduction and Oxygen Therapy
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) is a preventable chronic inflammatory pulmonary illness that obstructs the airflow in the...
Feb 21, 20224 min read


COPD Nursing Assessment
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) is a preventable chronic inflammatory pulmonary illness that obstructs the airflow in the...
Feb 8, 20223 min read


COPD Pathophysiology | Nursing School Notes
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) is a preventable chronic inflammatory pulmonary illness that obstructs the airflow in the...
Feb 5, 20227 min read


Nursing Care After a Pacemaker Insertion
Nursing patients after they’ve had a pacemaker insertion is rather critical as you’ll need to pay close attention to ensure that the...
Jan 26, 20223 min read


Pacemaker Therapy for Nursing Students
In the previous chapters we spoke about the Anatomy of the Heart, the Cardiac Conduction System and Nursing Patients with Dysrhythmias....
Jan 26, 20222 min read


Nursing Care for Patients with Dysrhythmias
Before trying to figure out how to help your dysrhythmic patient, take a step back and make sure that you’ve understood the following:...
Jan 26, 20225 min read


The Cardiac Conduction System
In the previous section, we went over the different parts of the heart and what each of their roles are. Now we will be looking into what...
Jan 26, 20225 min read


Heart Anatomy – Nursing Students
Psst. If you’re running out of time and need a crash course in the Cardiovascular System, then you should read: The Anatomy and...
Dec 14, 20216 min read


The Endocrine System: Anatomy & Physiology
The Endocrine System is basically made up of a group of glands that secrete hormones directly into the circulatory system. These hormones...
Oct 13, 20208 min read


Hernia Repair: Pre & Post- Operative Nursing Care
“I can’t lift too much or pull cause I have a hernia!” I’m sure that you’ve heard someone saying this at some point. In fact, a Hernia is...
Sep 5, 20205 min read


ECG for Nurses – How to Interpret an Electrocardiogram
You want to learn how to interpret an ECG? Great, you’re in the right place, but before you do that, make sure that you have understood...
Jul 26, 20204 min read


TURP Nursing Care: Pre & Post-Op
TURP stands for Transurethral Resection of the Prostate, which is the surgical removal of the Prostate Working in a Urology ward means...
Jul 13, 20205 min read


Hysterectomy Nursing Care: Pre & Post-Op
If you are working in the Gynaecology, you will come across several women being admitted for a Hysterectomy: the surgical removal of the...
Jul 7, 20205 min read


Mastectomy Nursing Care: (Pre & Post-Op)
If your patient is diagnosed with a Benign or Malignant Breast Tumour, she will most likely be advised to have surgical treatment known...
Jul 6, 20206 min read


Understanding Breast Cancer for Nurses
Ok so by now, you should have a good understanding of the Nursing Assessment and how Breast Disorders are diagnosed. If you don’t know...
Jul 6, 20201 min read


Breast Disorders: Nursing Assessment
Breast disorders are a widespread occurrence and can range from minor issues to severe malignant conditions. As always, if your patient...
Jul 6, 20202 min read
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