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Basic Overview of respiratory conditions
Asthma is sometimes referred to as reactive airway disease or bronchial asthma. There is no cure for asthma, but the symptoms can be managed and controlled effectively. Asthma can interfere with a patient’s activities of daily living and also put the client at risk for asthma attacks. Signs and Symptoms of Asthma Signs and Symptoms … 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
Mechanical Ventilation Nursing Care Plans Diagnosis and Interventions Mechanical Ventilation NCLEX Review and Nursing Care Plans Mechanical ventilation is a form of life support that is indicated when the patient’s natural ventilation is inadequate to sustain life. A mechanical ventilator is a machine used to help the patient breathe when the patient will have surgery … 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
