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Hematologic and lymphatic disorders are complex and can have significant impacts on patients’ overall health.
As a nursing student, learning how to create Hematologic and Lymphatic Nursing Care Plans and Diagnosis is essential. These plans involve identifying nursing diagnoses such as anemia, leukemia, lymphoma, and thrombocytopenia.
By accurately diagnosing these conditions, nursing students can develop care plans that address patients’ specific needs, including blood transfusions, medication management, and monitoring for bleeding or clotting.
Definition Anemia is a condition characterized by a decrease in the number of red blood cells (RBCs) or a decrease in the amount of hemoglobin in the blood, resulting in reduced oxygen-carrying capacity. The NANDA nursing diagnosis for anemia is formulated as follows: Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements related to inadequate intake of iron … Read more
Peripheral Arterial Disease Nursing Care Plans Diagnosis and Interventions Peripheral Arterial Disease NCLEX Review and Nursing Care Plans Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a condition impairing the normal circulation of the blood due to arterial occlusion (atherosclerosis) or the narrowing of arteries in the extremities. The decreased blood flow typically causes claudication or pain during … Read more
Peripheral Vascular Disease Nursing Care Plans Diagnosis and Interventions Peripheral Vascular Disease NCLEX Review and Nursing Care Plans Peripheral vascular disease PVD is a blood circulation disorder that causes narrowing, blocking, and spasm of the brain’s blood vessels and the outer part of the heart. Peripheral vascular disease may cause fatigue and pain, and can … Read more
Thrombocytopenia Nursing Care Plans Diagnosis and Interventions Thrombocytopenia NCLEX Review and Nursing Care Plans Thrombocytopenia is a medical condition characterized by low levels of platelets in the blood. It can happen because of reduced production of platelets in the bone marrow, destruction of platelets, or dilution of platelets in the bloodstream. Platelets, also known as … Read more
Neutropenia Nursing Care Plans Diagnosis and Interventions Neutropenia NCLEX Review and Nursing Care Plans Neutropenia is a medical term for low neutrophil count. Neutrophils are a group of white blood cells of the body’s immune system. They are responsible for attacking disease-causing bacteria and other organisms. Created in the bone marrow, neutrophils travel via the … Read more