Parkinson’s Disease: Nursing Review
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurologic disorder that affects a person’s movement. Quick Facts Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a progressive disorder. Almost 10 million
Multiple Sclerosis: Nursing Review
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the nervous system that affects the brain and the spinal cord. In this condition, the nerve fibers
Guillain Barré Syndrome: Nursing Review
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a disorder that affects the peripheral nervous system. The immune system attacks the body’s peripheral nervous system (PNS). The PNS
Gout: Nursing Review
Gout is a type of painful arthritis caused by hyperuricemia or high levels of uric acid in the blood. It usually affects the big
Loop Diuretics: Pharmacology Review
There are three types of diuretics: loop, potassium-sparing, and thiazide. Diuretics are also called water pills. These medications assist in the release of sodium
Stages of Shock: Nursing Review
Shock is a condition when the body is not getting enough blood flow. This condition is life-threatening, so the best option is immediate treatment.
Hypochloremia vs. Hyperchloremia: Nursing Review
What is Chloride? Ions are important in many bodily functions, such as water balance. One of these important ions is chloride. Along with other
Fluid and Electrolytes: Nursing Review
Life and homeostasis depend largely on fluid and electrolyte balance and its dynamic processes. Fluid Our body consists of almost 70% of water. It
Standard and Transmission-Based Precautions
Standard Precautions Standard precautions pertain to the minimum required practices applicable for ALL health workers, patients, and visitors to achieve basic infection control and
Septic Shock: Nursing Review
Septic shock is a clinical continuum from sepsis. It’s characterized by the dropping of a patient’s blood pressure to a life-threatening point after an
