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Myasthenia Gravis NCLEX Review Care Plans Nursing Study Guide on Myasthenia Gravis Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune neuromuscular disorder characterized by muscle weakness and fatigue. The weakness of skeletal muscles worsens upon exertion and improves after rest periods. Myasthenia gravis results from failure or error in transmission of impulses between …

Peritonitis Nursing Diagnosis NCLEX Review Care Plans Nursing Study Guide for Peritonitis Peritonitis is a medical condition wherein the abdominal wall lining or membrane called the peritoneum becomes inflamed, typically due to an infection. The causative agent of this abdominal infection can be either bacteria or fungi. Peritonitis can be …

Peptic Ulcer Disease Nursing Diagnosis NCLEX Review Care Plans Nursing Study Guide: Peptic Ulcer Disease Peptic Ulcer Disease is a medical condition that involves the formation of open sores or ulcers on the stomach’s lining and/or the upper part of the small intestine (duodenum). Most patients with peptic ulcer disease …

Endocarditis Nursing Diagnosis Care Plan Pathophysiology and NCLEX review There are two types of Endocarditis. Non-infective Endocarditis and Infective Endocarditis. Endocarditis is a medical condition that involves the inner lining of the heart.   Non infective endocarditis develops when sterile fibrous vegetations form on the heart valves. Infective endocarditis is …

Pancreatitis Nursing Diagnosis Care Plan Pathophysiology and NCLEX review Pancreatitis is defined as inflammation of the pancreas. It has been described as auto digestion of the pancreas.  The pancreas is a large gland behind the stomach and close to the start of the small intestine called the duodenum.   It is …