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Meningitis Nursing Care Plans Diagnosis and Interventions Meningitis NCLEX Review and Nursing Care Plans Meningitis is a disease that involves the inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord, known as meninges. The inflammation may be due to viral, bacterial, fungal or parasitic infections, but most cases in the U.S. are due … Read more
Tuberculosis Nursing Diagnosis and Nursing Interventions Tuberculosis TB is an infectious disease of the lungs that is caused by the pathogen Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The disease is highly contagious as it can be transmitted via tiny air droplets from one person to another. There are two types of tuberculosis (TB): latent and active. Latent TB means … Read more
AIDS NCLEX Review Care Plans Nursing Study Guide on AIDS Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a chronic medical condition that involves damage on the immune system. AIDS is caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Currently, HIV/AIDS has no cure yet; however, there are medications that can be administered … Read more
Herpes Zoster Shingles NCLEX Review Care Plans Nursing Study Guide on Herpes Zoster Shingles Infection Herpes zoster infection, commonly known as shingles, occurs after the reactivation of the primary infection, chicken pox, or varicella zoster infection. A person who had chicken pox infection in the past will have the virus Varicella zoster lay dormant into … Read more
Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Mononucleosis NCLEX Review Care Plans Nursing Study Guide on Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Mononucleosis Infection Epstein – Barr virus infection, also known as the “kissing disease”, is a viral infection that is spread via direct contact, usually through kissing or using the same utensils with the infected person. The virus causes glandular fever … Read more
