Nursing Education Site
Blood pressure is the result of the assistance of blood flowing in the arteries and the amount of blood that the heart pumps. High blood pressure occurs when the arteries become narrower and/or the heart pumps more blood. Consistent high blood pressure levels result to hypertension. A person can have hypertension for months or even … 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
Asthma is sometimes referred to as reactive airway disease or bronchial asthma. There is no cure for asthma, but the symptoms can be managed and controlled effectively. Asthma can interfere with a patient’s activities of daily living and also put the client at risk for asthma attacks. Signs and Symptoms of Asthma Signs and Symptoms … Read more
Bowel Obstruction (intestinal obstruction) is a condition wherein there is a blockage that prevents food or fluid from entering either the small intestines ( small bowel obstruction ) or the large intestines. Reasons for bowel obstruction may precipitate due to fibrous tissue development (adhesions) after abdominopelvic surgery; hernias; colon cancer; some medications; or inflammatory bowel … Read more
Gastrointestinal Bleed also referred to as a GI bleed is a condition that involves bleeding in one or many parts of the digestive tract. A GI bleed is not a disorder in itself; rather, it is a symptom of many GI disorders, including peptic ulcer disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and gastric cancer. A GI bleed … Read more
