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Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease that results from an improperly treated strep throat or scarlet fever due to an infection caused by Streptococcus bacteria. Despite the fact that strep throat is a common condition in many developing countries, it is rarely to arise in the United States and other developed countries. Rheumatic fever can … Read more
RSV Nursing Care Plans Diagnosis and Interventions Respiratory Syncytial Virus NCLEX Review and Nursing Care Plans Respiratory syncytial virus RSV infection is one of the most common viral infections affecting children. It is caused by the virus belonging to the Paramyxoviridae family. RSV typically causes mild cold-like symptoms, but it can also cause lower respiratory … Read more
Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn Nursing Care Plans Diagnosis and Interventions Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn NCLEX Review and Nursing Care Plans Transient tachypnea of the newborn TTN is a respiratory condition that can affect babies during a few hours of life and may last for 3 days or less. The word “transient” means short-term, … Read more
Reactive Airway Disease Nursing Care Plans Diagnosis and Interventions Reactive Airway Disease NCLEX Review and Nursing Care Plans Reactive airway disease RAD is a placeholder term used to describe a medical condition wherein the patient suffering has wheezes or bronchial spasm, but has not yet been properly diagnosed with asthma. There are no clear definition … Read more
Cystic Fibrosis Nursing Care Plans Diagnosis and Interventions Cystic Fibrosis NCLEX Review and Nursing Care Plans Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder that primary affects the lungs and the digestive system. CF involves a defective gene that triggers the body to secrete mucus via exocrine glands. This causes digestive juices and sweat in a … Read more
