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Coumadin (warfarin) is an oral anticoagulant medication that helps prevent blood clots from forming or growing larger. It’s commonly prescribed to prevent stroke, heart attack, and other serious conditions caused by blood clots. Generic name: Warfarin Brand names: Coumadin, Jantoven Pharmacologic class: Vitamin K antagonist Therapeutic class: Anticoagulant Mechanism of action: Warfarin works by interfering … See Nursing Diagnoses
Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils that can be caused by viral or bacterial infections. This nursing diagnosis focuses on identifying and treating tonsillitis symptoms, preventing complications, and promoting recovery through evidence-based interventions. Causes (Related to) Tonsillitis can affect patients in various ways, with several factors contributing to its onset and severity: Signs and … See Nursing Diagnoses
Lung surfactants are complex mixtures of lipids and proteins that reduce surface tension in the alveoli of the lungs. These vital substances are essential for normal breathing and are particularly crucial in treating respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in premature infants. Generic names: Beractant, Poractant alfa, Calfactant, Lucinactant Brand names: Survanta, Curosurf, Infasurf, Surfaxin Pharmacologic class: … See Nursing Diagnoses
Risk for injury is when an individual is at increased risk of physical harm due to environmental conditions interacting with the individual’s adaptive and defensive resources. This nursing diagnosis focuses on prevention rather than treatment of existing injuries. Common Types of Injuries Nurses Must Consider Risk Factors and Contributing Elements Understanding risk factors is crucial … See Nursing Diagnoses
Unstable blood glucose represents a fluctuation in blood sugar levels that can manifest as either hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) or hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). While commonly associated with diabetes, unstable blood glucose can affect both diabetic and non-diabetic patients due to various physiological and environmental factors. Risk Factors Several factors can contribute to unstable blood … See Nursing Diagnoses