Anna Curran, RN, BSN Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a chronic mental health condition affecting 2-3% of the population worldwide. Patients experience intrusive, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) that cause severe anxiety, leading to repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) performed … View nursing guide
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory respiratory disorder characterized by airway hyperresponsiveness, reversible airway obstruction, and excessive mucus production. As one of the most prevalent chronic diseases affecting over 300 million people worldwide, asthma requires comprehensive … View nursing guide
Electrolyte imbalances are common yet potentially serious conditions that nurses frequently encounter in clinical settings. These imbalances can significantly impact patient health and require careful assessment, monitoring, and intervention. Understanding Electrolyte Imbalances Electrolytes are minerals … View nursing guide
Constipation is characterized by infrequent bowel movements, difficulty passing stools, or the sensation of incomplete evacuation. According to the Rome IV criteria, functional constipation is diagnosed when a patient experiences at least two of the … View nursing guide
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), formerly known as acute renal failure, is a sudden decline in kidney function that occurs over hours to days. Causes of Acute Kidney Injury AKI can result from various factors, which … View nursing guide
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common bacterial infections that can affect any part of the urinary system, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Understanding Urinary Tract Infections UTIs occur when bacteria, typically from the … View nursing guide
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood glucose levels due to insufficient insulin production or ineffective insulin utilization. Understanding Diabetes Mellitus Before delving into nursing diagnoses, it’s crucial to understand … View nursing guide
Heart failure, also known as congestive heart failure (CHF), is a complex cardiac condition that requires thorough nursing assessment and care. Understanding Heart Failure Heart failure occurs when the heart muscle cannot pump blood effectively … View nursing guide
Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs. These air sacs may fill with fluid or pus, causing symptoms such as cough, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing. Pneumonia can … View nursing guide
Knowledge deficit is a critical nursing diagnosis that affects patient care and outcomes across various healthcare settings. A knowledge deficit nursing diagnosis is a lack of cognitive information or psychomotor ability necessary for health recovery, … View nursing guide