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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 …

Tuberculosis Nursing Diagnosis and Care Plan Tuberculosis is an infectious disease of the lungs that is caused by the pathogen Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The disease is highly contagious as it can be transmitted via tiny air droplets from one person to another. There are two types of tuberculosis (TB): latent and …

Histoplasmosis is a lung disease caused by a fungus called Histoplasma capsulatum. The fungus is common in Asia, central and eastern United States and southwestern Ontario, Canada. Mild histoplasmosis may resolve on its own without any medical intervention. If left untreated, severe histoplasmosis can progress and affect other organs in …

Atrial Fibrillation Atrial Fibrillation is described as a quivering or irregular and sometimes fast heart rate. Atrial Fibrillation (Afib) can lead to heart failure, stroke, blood clots, and other complications of the heart. In Afib, the atria ( the hearts upper two chambers) beat irregularly and at a high rate. …

Pleurisy Nursing Diagnosis Care Plan NCLEX Review Pleurisy is a medical condition affecting the two layers of tissue called “pleura”, which act as a separator between the lungs and the chest wall. One of the layers lines the exterior of the lungs, while the other wraps around the inner chest …

Hepatitis Hepatitis is caused by viruses, exposure to certain medications, alcohol/substance abuse, and even bacteria that attack the liver.  Acute hepatitis lasts less than 6 months. Chronic hepatitis can eventually cause cirrhosis, liver cancer, and liver failure. The most common types of hepatitis are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, …

Esophageal Varices The esophagus is what connects your throat to your stomach. Esophageal varices are enlarged and abnormal veins located in the lower part of the esophagus. This condition is usually seen in patients with liver disease. When normal blood flow to the liver is blocked by scar tissue or …

Colon Cancer   Colon cancer attacks the large intestine. If the cancer is seen in the last few inches of the colon, it is referred to as rectal cancer.  It is not uncommon to hear the term colorectal cancer when speaking about colon cancer. Usually colon cancer starts as benign …

Crohn’s Disease Crohn’s Disease is classified as an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The inflammation caused by Crohn’s disease can cause the patient to have abdominal pain, malnutrition, weight loss, severe diarrhea and even fatigue. Crohn’s can lead to scarring, abscesses, fistulas, and ulcerations in the intestine. It is also characterized …