Hepatitis (Inflammation of liver cells) • Hepatitis is an infection of the liver caused by a virus • Hepatitis is an acute inflammation of the liver marked by liver-cell destruction, necrosis. • In most cases hapatic cells regenerate with little or no damage, however, this depends on timing and available treatment, age, and underlying disorders [...]
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Hepatitis and Nursing Care Plan
February 6th, 2012 
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February 6th, 2012 Admin Liver – largest glandular organ in the body – weighs about 1.5gm – located in the right upper quadrant – consists of 4 lobes (2 caudate and 2 quadate) Best 5 Searches for this Postliver cirrhosisRUQ ORGANSncp diarrhea pediatricsnursing roles for liver cirrhosiscirrhosis of liver ppt
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July 25th, 2011 Admin Introduction – The main goal of mastectomy is to obtain local control of the breast cancer. – With breast cancer being diagnosed today at earlier stages, options forless invasive surgical procedures are available. Definition of MASTECTOMY Mastectomy is defined as the removal of breast tissues, nipple, areola complex, and a portion of the axillary [...]
Imperforated Anus and Nursing Intervention
July 15th, 2011 Admin Definition: An anomaly of the anorectal structures which occurs during fetal life. Absence of anal opening. Manifestations – Absence of anal opening (during newborn examination) – no passage of first stool meconium within 24 to 48 hours after birth – Vomiting – Abdominal distension after 2 to 3 days of life. Nursing Intervention – Support [...]
Intussusceptions and Nursing Care
July 15th, 2011 Admin • Definition: Is an invagination of one portion of the intestine into another, which results in decreased blood supply of the involved segment. • Manifestations 1- Sudden intervals episode of sever abdominal pain manifested in an infant by drawing knees up to chest with crying. 2- Stool mixed with blood and mucus (currant jelly stool) [...]
