Blog Posts on medical surgical nursing
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Top 4 Warning Signs of Stroke by Memoir Of A Schizo on May 26, 2012“Cerebrovascular disorders” is an umbrella term that refers to any functional abnormality of the central nervous system (CNS) that occurs when the normal blood supply to the brain is disrupted. Stroke is the primary cerebrovascular...
How to Tell If a Breast Cyst is Cancerous by Memoir Of A Schizo on May 21, 2012According to statistics, one out of every eight women suffers breast cancer (CA). Early detection and being familiar of the signs is really essential. The usual symptoms of a cancerous breast cyst were as follows: pus like discharge from the nipples,...
Top 5 Ways to Prevent Dengue Fever or Mosquito Bites by Memoir Of A Schizo on May 20, 2012Dengue fever is a common disease caused by a virus that humans get by being bitten by infected mosquitoes (usually Aedes aegypti). The disease is prevalent in the Caribbean, Central America, and South Central Asia. Symptoms of dengue include fever, s...
Patient Care During Urologic Testing With Contrast Agents by Memoir Of A Schizo on Apr 21, 2012For some patients, contrast agents are nephrotoxic and allergenic. The following guidelines can help the nurse and other caregivers respond quickly in the event of a problem. Nursing Actions for Room Preparation • Have emergency equipmen...
Thyroid Storm (Thyrotoxic Crisis, Thyrotoxicosis) Simplified by Memoir Of A Schizo on Apr 19, 2012Thyroid storm (thyrotoxic crisis) is a form of severe hyperthyroidism, usually of abrupt onset. Untreated it is almost always fatal, but with proper treatment the mortality rate is reduced substantially. The patient with thyroid storm...
Promoting Health After Myocardial Infarction and Other Acute Coronary Syndromes by Memoir Of A Schizo on Apr 12, 2012To extend and improve the quality of life, a patient who has had an MI must learn to adjust his or her lifestyle to promote heart-healthy living. With this in mind, the nurse and patient develop a program to help the patient achieve de...
Pneumonia in the ICU by Memoir Of A Schizo on Mar 15, 2012Pneumonia remains a significant source of morbidity and mortality in surgery. Identification and treatment of hospital acquired pneumonia has evolved over the past decade but optimal management continues to change as rapidly as the ICU ...
Nursing Management to Cancer Patient by Memoir Of A Schizo on Feb 25, 2012The nurse providing nursing management to cancer patient must always remember that care is focused towards the relief of physical, mental and spiritual distress although medications can control pain, nausea and vomiting. Situation relief is of...
Principles of Treatment of Malignant Diseases by Memoir Of A Schizo on Feb 24, 2012One-third of all cancers are curable if detected early and treated properly. Treatment of cancer usually needs a multidisciplinary team approach. There are three (3) major forms of treatment of cancer: Surgery - This is the oldest cancer treatment.
Nursing Diagnosis for Hepatitis | Fatigue by Memoir Of A Schizo on Feb 18, 2012Hepatitis is a widespread inflammation of the liver that results in degeneration and necrosis of liver cells. Inflammation of the liver can be due to bacterial invasion, injury by physical or toxic chemical agents (e.g., drugs, alcohol, industri...
