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Hyperkalemia & Hypokalemia Nursing Care Plans Diagnosis and Interventions Hypokalemia and Hyperkalemia NCLEX Review and Nursing Care Plans Hypokalemia and Hyperkalemia are conditions that refer to abnormal levels of potassium in the blood. Hypokalemia occurs when potassium falls below 3.6mmol/L and hyperkalemia occurs when potassium level in the blood is greater than 5.2mmol/L. Both conditions … Read more
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia BPH Nursing Care Plans Diagnosis and Interventions Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia NCLEX Review and Nursing Care Plans The prostate is a walnut-shaped organ located between the male penis and bladder. Its primary function is the production of seminal fluid, which serves as the transport medium of the sperm during intercourse. In benign prostatic … Read more
Necrotizing Fasciitis Nursing Care Plans Diagnosis and Interventions Necrotizing Fasciitis NCLEX Review and Nursing Care Plans Necrotizing Fasciitis is a severe, rapid, and progressive form of inflammation and infection affecting not only the skin, but also deeper down to the subcutaneous, the fascia and muscle. The condition is rare and is often lethal if not … Read more
Patent Ductus Arteriosus Nursing Care Plans Diagnosis and Interventions Patent Ductus Arteriosus NCLEX Review and Nursing Care Plans Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a common congenital heart disease characterized by persistent opening of the ductus arteriosus. The ductus arteriosus is an opening between the aorta and pulmonary artery. It is necessary in the normal development … Read more
Hyponatremia and Hypernatremia Nursing Care Plans Diagnosis and Interventions Hyponatremia and Hypernatremia NCLEX Review and Nursing Care Plans Hyponatremia and hypernatremia are conditions that refer to the concentration of sodium in the blood. Hyponatremia denotes abnormally low levels of sodium, while hypernatremia means high levels of sodium. Sodium is an essential extracellular electrolyte. It helps … Read more
