Nursing Education Site
Neurogenic shock is a condition of the body that causes irregular blood circulation due to damage to the nervous system after an injury to the spinal cord. Spinal cord injury may stop the blood vessels to constrict. When the blood vessel constricts slowing of the blood flow may happen. Neurogenic shock usually lasts 1 to … Read more
Social isolation is a sense of being alone or secluded may be intentional or unintentional in its manifestation. According to the World Health Organization, social isolation is becoming a significant public health and policy concern. Having little or no contact with people or society at large is a sign of being socially isolated. However, it … Read more
Spinal stenosis is a disorder defined by the compression of the nerve roots due to a variety of pathologic reasons, resulting in symptoms such as pain, weakness, and numbness. Every level of compression can result in a different set of symptoms depending on which region of the spine is being compressed. Some patients with spinal … Read more
Gangrene is a condition that involves the destruction of body tissue caused by a major bacterial infection or a lack of blood supply. The toes and fingers, as well as the arms and legs, are frequently impacted by gangrene. It can also happen in the muscles and internal organs like the gallbladder. The damaged skin … Read more
Gestational Hypertension, also known as pregnancy-induced hypertension, is a situation when a person has elevated blood pressure during the patient’s pregnancy and is usually diagnosed after 20 weeks of pregnancy or close to delivery. Gestational hypertension occurs in about 6 percent of all pregnancies and can progress into preeclampsia. Gestational hypertension happens when the patient’s … Read more
