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Pediatric Nursing on May 13, 2011 in Psychosocial model Sigmund Freud Sullivan Psychosexual model Erikson Interpersonal model Kohlberg's moral development GENERAL PRINCIPLESDefinition of TermsGrowth: increase in size of a structure. Human growth is orderly and predictable, but not even; it follows a cyclical pattern.Development: maturation of physiologic and psychosocial systems to more complex state.C...
Thyroidectomy on May 11, 2011 in thyroid disorder General Information:Removal of thyroid gland & performed for persistent hyper-thyroidismPRE-OPERATIVE CARE:Assess V/S, weight, electrolyte & glucose levelTeach DBE & coughing as well as how to support neck in post-op period when coughing...
Hyperthyroidism on May 11, 2011 in thyroidectomy thyroid stormthyroid disorder Click to EnlargeGeneral Information:Hypersecretion of the thyroid gland.ASSESSMENT:Subjective data:nervousnessmood swingspalpitationsheat intolerancedyspneaweaknessObjective data:Eyes: exophthalmos, characteristic stare, lid lag.Skin: warm, moist, ve...
Thyroid Storm on May 11, 2011 in thyroid disorder General Information:Acute life threatening condition in uncontrolled hyperthyroidism Risk factors:Infectionsurgerybeginning labor to give birthtaking inadequate antithyroid medications before thyroidectomySigns And Symptoms:fevertachycardiahypo...
Hypothyroidism on May 11, 2011 in thyroid disorder click to enlargeGeneral Information:Hyposecretion of the thyroid hormone characterized by decreased rate of body metabolism.ASSESSMENT:Subjective data:Weakness, fatigue, lethargy, headache, slow memory, loss of interest in sexual activity.Objective d...
Myxedema Coma on May 11, 2011 in myxedema coma General Information:Rare but serious disorder which result from persistently low thyroid hormone precipitated by acute illness, rapid withdrawal of thyroid meds, use of sedatives and narcotics Signs and Symptoms:hypotensionbradycardi...
Intravenous Therapy on Apr 25, 2011 in IV therapy Intravenous line insertion tutorial IV line insertion IV therapy in theory IV therapy RLE...
Addison’s disease on Apr 24, 2011 in Addison’s disease General Information:-Hyposecretion of the adrenal cortex hormonesAssessment:Please Click to EnlargeSubjective:Muscle weaknessfatiguelethargydizzinessfaintingnauseaanorexiaabdominal pain/crampsObjective: V/S: decreased BP, orthostatic hypotension...
Osteoarthritis on Apr 19, 2011 in Osteoarthritis General Information:-the most common form of degenerative joint disorder-chronic, NON-systemic disorder of joints-Injury, genetic, Previous joint damage, Obesity, Advanced age Stimulate the chondrocytes to release chemicals. Chemicals will cause cart...
