Activity Intolerance related to Anemia
Anemia is a term that indicates a low red blood cell and hemoglobin level, and hematocrit below the normal. Anemia is not a disease, but rather a reflection of the state of a disease or...
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Acute Pain and Hyperthermia related to Pharyngitis in Children
Acute pharyngitis is sore throat caused by a virus organism almost 70% and a group A streptococcal bacteria is a common organism with respect to acute pharyngitis were then referred to as "Strep Throat" (Brunner...
Monday, November 16, 2015
Risk Factors That May Affect the Occurrence of Malaria
Malaria is a disease caused by parasites. Malaria is spread by mosquitoes that have been infected by the parasite. Malaria can even be fatal if not treated properly.Malaria infection can occur simply by a mosquito...
Nutrition for Wound Healing
Nutrition is a food that contains enough nutrients and energy value for the development and maintenance of optimal health.Reason nutrients needed for the wound healing processIn the state of the wound, then, interrupted wholeness of...
Definition, Signs and symptoms of Hallucinations
Definition Hallucinations are a response (perception) senses without stimulation from the outside (external)ClassificationHallucinations can occur in any sensory modality:visual,auditory,olfactory,gustatory,tactile,proprioceptive,equilibrioception,nociceptive,thermoreceptive, andchronoception.Signs and symptomsPulling away, avoid others.Easily offended.Smile, speak for themselves.Anxiety, fear, face tense.Talks chaotic, sometimes unreasonable.Suspicion...
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Gastritis - 5 Additional Tests to Determine a Clear Cause
When a patient is diagnosed with gastritis, usually followed by additional tests to determine a clear cause. The tests includes:1. Blood tests.This test is used to check for the presence of H. pylori antibodies in...
Classification and Pathophysiology of Gastritis
Gastritis is an inflammation localized or spread on the gastric mucosa that develops when the mucosal protective mechanism is filled with bacteria or irritants. (J. Reves, 1999)Classification of GastritisGastritis by type is divided into 2...
Friday, November 6, 2015
Nursing Diagnosis for Skin Infections related to Fungi, Bacteria and Viruses
Infection is the process of invasive organisms and proliferate in the body that cause disease (Potter & Perry, 2005). Meanwhile, the skin infection is a disease caused by a bacteria / germs, viruses, fungi.Bacterial Infections...
Erythrasma - Definition, Causes, Symptoms and Prevention
ErythrasmaDEFINITIONErythrasma is an infection of the top layers of the skin caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium minutissimum.CAUSEBacterium Corynebacterium minutissimum. Erythrasma common in adults and diabetics; The most commonly found in the tropics.SYMPTOMSOften found in areas...
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Nursing Diagnosis for Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis
Acute and Chronic PancreatitisPancreatitis is inflammation in the pancreas. There are two types of pancreatitis, acute and chronic.Acute pancreatitisAcute pancreatitis is a serious condition where the pancreas becomes inflamed over a short period of time.Symptoms...
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Definition, Causes and Symptoms of Non-typhoidal Salmonella Infections
Non-typhoidal Salmonella Infections DEFINITIONNon-typhoidal salmonella infections are infections caused by salmonella bacteria that do not cause typhoid fever.CAUSESSalmonella bacterium. There are 2200 species of Salmonella, including the type that causes typhoid fever. Every type can...
Definition, Causes and Symptoms of Septic Shock
Septic ShockDEFINITIONSSeptic shock is a condition in which blood pressure drops to levels that endanger lives as a result of sepsis.Septic shock often occur in:newborn baby,age above 50 years, andpeople with immune system disorders.CAUSESSeptic shock...
Monday, November 2, 2015
COPD - Definition, Causes, Clinical Manifestation, Classification and Pathophysiology
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseDEFINITIONSChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disease characterized by the air flow resistance in the airway that is progressive nonreversibel or partially reversible. COPD consists of chronic bronchitis and...
Knowledge Deficit - Definition, Defining Characteristics and Related Factors
Knowledge Deficit DEFINITION: the absence or deficiency of cognitive information related to a particular topicDEFINING CHARACTERISTICS : Behavior hyperbole.Inaccuracies follow orders.Inaccuracies test.Inappropriate behavior (ie., Hysteria, hostility, agitation, apathy).Disclosure issues.RELATED FACTORS :Cognitive limitations.One interpretation of information.Less...
Nausea - Definition, Defining Characteristics and Related Factors
NauseaDefinition: wavelike sensation in the back of the throat, epigastric, or abdomen that is subjective and unpleasant that may cause the urge or desire to vomit.Defining Characteristics :Aversion to foodVomiting sensationIncreased salivationIncreased swallowReported nauseaSour taste...