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Hematological Diseases and Nursing Management Study Guide

This guide covers critical hematological conditions including sickle cell anemia, disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), and thrombocytopenia. It emphasizes nursing priorities such as pain management, hydration, monitoring laboratory values like PT and INR for warfarin therapy, and understanding delegation principles in patient care. Essential concepts include managing sickle cell crisis, recognizing DIC triggers like septicemia, assessing bleeding risks with thrombocytopenia, and prevent

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Adult Health Concept Review

Adult Health Exam Review

Review of cardiovascular, hematology, gastrointestinal, and musculoskeletal concepts including pathology, health assessment, pharmacology, and nursing interventions.

  • Cardiovascular pathology and health assessment
  • Angina vs MI
  • Heart failure
  • Peripheral Vascular disease
  • Hypertension
  • Shock
  • Dysrhythmias and ECGs
  • Hematological disorders
  • Sickle cell anemia
  • Pernicious anemia
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Transfusion reactions
  • Iron deficiency anemia
  • Hemophilia
  • Gastrointestinal diseases
  • Peptic ulcer disease
  • Gastritis
  • Malnutrition
  • Skeletal muscle and mobility
  • Nursing interventions

Hematological Diseases and Nursing Management

Review of hematological diseases including disseminated intravascular coagulation, sickle cell anemia, and thrombocytopenia within nursing practice.

  • disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
  • septicemia
  • sickle cell anemia
  • sickle cell crisis
  • atrial fibrillation
  • warfarin sodium
  • prothrombin time (PT)
  • international normalized ratio (INR)
  • thrombocytopenia
  • blood transfusion reaction
  • platelets

Nursing Care for Gastrointestinal Diseases

Gastrointestinal Diseases Nursing Concept Review

Nursing interventions and assessments for clients experiencing gastrointestinal diseases, including hepatitis A, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and post-procedure care.

  • Gastrointestinal Diseases
  • Rebound tenderness
  • Bowel resection
  • Nasogastric tube to suction
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease
  • Lower esophageal sphincter pressure
  • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
  • Gag reflex
  • Hepatitis A

Nursing Care for Musculoskeletal Diseases

Musculoskeletal Diseases and Nursing Care

Nursing evaluations and interventions for musculoskeletal diseases including skeletal traction, osteoarthritis, closed fractures, fractured hip, and osteoporosis.

  • skeletal traction pin site evaluation
  • osteoarthritis prevention
  • closed fracture cast complications
  • impaired tissue perfusion
  • fractured hip assessment
  • osteoporosis prevention with calcium and vitamin D

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