Neurogenic Shock Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plan

nursing diagnosis for neurogenic shock

Neurogenic shock is a condition of the body that causes irregular blood circulation due to damage to the nervous system after an injury to the spinal cord. Spinal cord injury may stop the blood vessels to constrict. When the blood vessel constricts slowing of the blood flow may happen. Neurogenic shock usually lasts 1 to … Read more

Social Isolation Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plan

Social Isolation Nursing Diagnosis

Social isolation is a sense of being alone or secluded may be intentional or unintentional in its manifestation. According to the World Health Organization, social isolation is becoming a significant public health and policy concern. Having little or no contact with people or society at large is a sign of being socially isolated. However, it … Read more

Disturbed Sensory Perception Nursing Diagnosis and Care Plan

disturbed sensory perception nursing diagnosis

Disturbed Sensory Perception is a NANDA nursing diagnosis that pertains to an alteration in the response to stimuli, which can be either a weaker or a stronger response to them. The client may also have an impaired or distorted response to incoming stimuli, such as in the case of schizophrenia or other psychiatric disorders. This … Read more

Esophageal Varices Nursing Diagnosis and Care Plan

esophageal varices nursing diagnosis

Esophageal varices are veins that are abnormally enlarged and are usually found on the lower two-thirds of the esophagus. They arise from the blockage of the portal vein of the liver. Instead of flowing through the portal vein, the blood flows through the smaller blood vessels, which eventually causes venous enlargement, leakage, or even rupture. … Read more

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ALS Nursing Diagnosis and Care Plan

als nursing diagnosis

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a disease that involves the nervous system and primarily manifests as loss of control of the muscles. This progressive disease usually starts with slurred speech, weak extremities, and/or muscle twitching. ALS can severely affect the quality of life of patients, especially when it begins … Read more