Nursing Education Site
Anxiety is defined as a feeling of worry, apprehension, and/or fear in response to a perceived harm or threat. It is normal to feel anxious occasionally about a particular situation or life in general. However, intense, persistent, constant, and/or excessive anxiety can lead to anxiety disorder. A patient with anxiety disorder tends to have sudden … Read more
Aspiration occurs when liquids, foods, or objects are swallowed, but enters the airways and into the lungs. It is often described by patients as swallowing something that has “gone the wrong way”, since the food or liquid goes into the respiratory tract, rather than the digestive system. The inhalation of food or liquid can lead … Read more
The skin is a waterproof, flexible organ that covers the human body. Its three main purposes are: (1) to protect the body, (2) to regulate temperature, and (3) to provide sensation. The skin is the largest organ of the body and is composed of three layers – the epidermis (outer layer), dermis (middle layer), and … Read more
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
