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
Autonomic Dysreflexia: NCLEX Study Guide
What is Autonomic Dysreflexia? Autonomic dysreflexia is a serious medical diagnosis that requires immediate treatment. This condition is common in patients with spinal cord
What is Respiratory Alkalosis?
The Physiology of Oxygenation Let’s start with what happens when you breathe in air. When oxygen enters your nose or your mouth, it then
What is Respiratory Acidosis?
This article will help you better understand the sequence of breathing normally, the pathophysiology of respiratory acidosis, the causes of respiratory acidosis, the signs
Tic Tac Toe Method: Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Analysis
Arterial blood gas analysis is a laboratory test to know the patient’s acid-base balance. This laboratory test is also used to determine the extent
Body Cavities and Membranes
By studying the human body’s anatomy and physiology, we will learn that it is divided into many cavities separated by membranes, that they not
Body Planes and Sections
Studying the body planes and sections anatomically teaches us that our body is divided into geometric planes. It helps nurses understand the different ways
The Human Body’s Anatomical Position
The human body’s standard anatomical position is described as follows: the body is in an erect position, facing towards the observer, directed forward, and
