CHAPTER 8 The Client with Alterations in Metabolic Function DIABETES MELLITUS Diabetes mellitus is a chronic multisystem disease characterized by alterations in carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism resulting from abnormal…
CHAPTER 4 The Client with Alterations in Respiratory Function ASTHMA Asthma is a disorder characterized by intermittent and reversible obstruction of the airways. This airflow obstruction is caused by bronchial…
CHAPTER 6 The Client with Alterations in Neurological Function ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE/DEMENTIA Alzheimer’s disease is a slowly progressive disease that is characterized by stages of declining memory, cognitive and behavioral functioning….
CHAPTER 12 The Client with Alterations in Musculoskeletal Function AMPUTATION An amputation is the removal of all or part of a limb. Amputation of an upper or lower extremity may…
CHAPTER 5 The Client with Alterations in Cardiovascular Function ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM An abdominal aortic aneurysm is an abnormal dilation of the wall of the abdominal aorta. The aneurysm usually…
CHAPTER 11 The Client with Alterations in the Kidney and Urinary Tract BLADDER NECK SUSPENSION (VESICOURETHRAL SUSPENSION) A bladder neck suspension is a surgical procedure performed to restore the bladder…
CHAPTER 9 The Client with Alterations in the Gastrointestinal Tract ABDOMINAL TRAUMA Abdominal trauma involves injury to the body structures located between the diaphragm and the pelvis. Injury to abdominal…
CHAPTER 15 Nursing Care of the Elderly Client Persons who are 65 and older are the fastest growing segment of the population, making the elderly a major portion of the…
CHAPTER 10 Nursing Care of the Client with Disturbances of the Liver, Biliary Tract, and Pancreas CHOLECYSTECTOMY A cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of the gallbladder. It is commonly performed…
CHAPTER 2 Selected Nursing Diagnoses, Interventions, Rationales, and Documentation Nursing Diagnosis ACTIVITY INTOLERANCE NDx Definition: Insufficient physiological or psychological energy to endure or complete required or desired daily activities CLINICAL…
