Question 1

what are nursing diagnoses for bradycardia?

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Counts pulse: The nurse would feel your pulse usually at the wrist to determine the number of heart beats per minute. If it is less than 60, that is defined as bradycardia. An EKG would determine the exact rhythm responsible for the slow pulse.

Question 2

i was wondering what are some nursing diagnoses for cholangitis?

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Not sure of question: There are several causes of cholangitis, bacterial and autoimmune.  Bacterial cholangitis has several causes, ascending infection caused by blockage from stones (choledocholithiasis), malignancy or iatrogenic.  This is because bacteria grow in the stagnant bile upstream of the blockage and cause biliary sepsis.  Autoimmune cholangitis also includes primary sclerosing cholangitis.

Question 3

why  do some nursing diagnoses begin with risk for?

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Risk for....: The idea of looking at possible risk factors for something involves planning for prevention. For example, risk of falling, once the nurse determines it, can start a series of measures such as using walking aids to help prevent falls, or having someone assist with transitions from bed to chair, or starting physical exercises that help with balance.

Question 4

which nursing diagnoses are most appropriate for a person with wheezes, dyspnea, and tachypnea?

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Asthma: But age and past history play important roles here.Most adults know if they have asthma, children may present with their first attack.On a nursing exam i'd choose asthma.Beware the "zebras" like congestive heart failure, pulmonary embolus, or copd, etc.

Question 5

what is the nursing diagnosis for encephalopathy?

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GENERIC TERM: The meaning is nonspecific and refers to brain (encephalo), pathology (pathy).   That is any brain abnormality which might be diffuse, could be labeled with term.  Does not imply any causation or actual underlying diagnosis.

Question 6

nursing diagnosis for ards?

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Acute respiratory : ARDS stands for acute respiratory distress syndrome.

Question 7

ideas? what nursing diagnosis is appropriate for hemopneumothorax?

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Hemopneumothorax: That is the diagnosis; usually results from penetrating or blunt trauma. Evacuating air &amp; blood is priority after ABC stabilization. Pain control is an important nursing consideration. If a result of assault or intoxication, social service/psych involvement is helpful.

Question 8

is it possible to get a nursing diagnosis for leukocytosis?

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I'm not sure: Leukocytosis means an elevated white blood cell count.  This diagnosis can be made by looking at the results of a CBC (complete blood count), which is a lab test done on your blood. So a nurse can tell you that you have leukocytosis just by looking at this result. Reasons for leukocytosis include infection, inflammation, and stress! i hope this helps.

Question 9

what is a nursing diagnosis for chf?

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Edema,sob,weakness: Although, this could be caused by other diseases, CHF is the first thing that should come to your mind if you have a patient with increasing leg edema and shortness of breath and crackles in the lungs with congested neck veins. These patients need prompt medical attention including diuresis, salt and fluid restriction, and work up for the reason for the development of chf.

Question 10

nursing diagnosis list for children with rheumattoid arthritis?

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Kids with JIA: Kids require aggressive treatment to prevent growth abnormalities and to put their disease into remission.  There is no cure now and it is not self-limited.  Kids should be followed by a board certified pediatric rheumatologist and most kids will need weekly low dose Methotrexate and a tnf inhibitor. With aggressive treatment kids should be able and allowed to do everything their peers can.

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