Cancer Nursing

Jul 20, 2016 by in NURSING Comments Off on Cancer Nursing

Cancer Nursing OVERVIEW AND ASSESSMENT Cancer can be considered a chronic disease requiring ongoing management, rather than a terminal illness. It consists of more than 100 different conditions characterized by…

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Intravenous Therapy

Jul 20, 2016 by in NURSING Comments Off on Intravenous Therapy

Intravenous Therapy GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS Goals The goals of intravenous (IV) therapy are to: Maintain or replace body stores of water, electrolytes, vitamins, proteins, fats, and calories in the patient who…

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Adult Physical Assessment

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Adult Physical Assessment THE PATIENT HISTORY General Principles The first step in caring for a patient and in soliciting active cooperation is to gather a careful and complete history. In…

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Genetics and Health Applications

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Genetics and Health Applications HUMAN GENETICS Human genetics, as it pertains to health care, is the study of the etiology, pathogenesis, and natural history of human conditions that are influenced…

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Health Promotion and Preventive Care

Jul 20, 2016 by in NURSING Comments Off on Health Promotion and Preventive Care

Health Promotion and Preventive Care CONCEPTS IN PROMOTION AND PREVENTION Principles of Health Promotion Health promotion is defined as the actions taken to develop a high level of wellness and…

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Nursing Practice and the Nursing Process

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Nursing Practice and the Nursing Process NURSING PRACTICE Basic Concepts in Nursing Practice Since Florence Nightingale developed the first model for nursing education in 1873, the role of the professional…

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