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Chronic pain is defined as persistent pain lasting longer than 3-6 months or beyond the normal healing period. Unlike acute pain, which serves as a warning signal for injury or illness, chronic pain continues long after the initial injury has healed. This persistent pain can significantly impact a patient’s quality of life, affecting their physical, … See Nursing Diagnoses
Coumadin (warfarin) is an oral anticoagulant medication that helps prevent blood clots from forming or growing larger. It’s commonly prescribed to prevent stroke, heart attack, and other serious conditions caused by blood clots. Generic name: Warfarin Brand names: Coumadin, Jantoven Pharmacologic class: Vitamin K antagonist Therapeutic class: Anticoagulant Mechanism of action: Warfarin works by interfering … See Nursing Diagnoses
Anticoagulants, also known as blood thinners, are medications that prevent blood clot formation and reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, and other thromboembolic conditions. These medications require careful nursing consideration due to their narrow therapeutic window and potential for serious complications. Generic names: Warfarin, Heparin, Enoxaparin, Dabigatran, Rivaroxaban, Apixaban Brand names: Pharmacologic class: Anticoagulants … See Nursing Diagnoses
Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils that can be caused by viral or bacterial infections. This nursing diagnosis focuses on identifying and treating tonsillitis symptoms, preventing complications, and promoting recovery through evidence-based interventions. Causes (Related to) Tonsillitis can affect patients in various ways, with several factors contributing to its onset and severity: Signs and … See Nursing Diagnoses
Lung surfactants are complex mixtures of lipids and proteins that reduce surface tension in the alveoli of the lungs. These vital substances are essential for normal breathing and are particularly crucial in treating respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in premature infants. Generic names: Beractant, Poractant alfa, Calfactant, Lucinactant Brand names: Survanta, Curosurf, Infasurf, Surfaxin Pharmacologic class: … See Nursing Diagnoses