Anatomy and Physiology of the Kidney
In order for the cells of the body to function effectively it needs a stable environment or homeostasis. It must be able to maintain...
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Nursing Management
Overview
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung disease characterized by lung airflow limitation and can be from exposure to harmful substances. It is...
Anatomy and Physiology: Muscular System
The muscular system is composed of, well, muscles! But don’t let this trick you – there are approximately 639 muscles in the human body....
Anatomy and Physiology of Respiratory System
Human beings survive Three (3) weeks without food, Three (3) days without water, and only Three (3) minutes without oxygen. Trillions of human body...
Dilation and Curettage
Dilation (or dilatation) and curettage (D&C) is a gynecological procedure done by widening or opening the cervical canal and surgical removal of the uterine...
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Intervention
Carbon Monoxide is a gas product of incomplete hydrocarbon combustion. It has the capacity to bind with the circulating blood hemoglobin, producing carboxyhemoglobin which...
Knowing Unang Yakap Campaign
What is Unang Yakap Campaign?
It is diligently the adoption of the new policy standards in newborn care following the implementation of Health Reforms for...
What is (NCP) Nursing Care Plan?
The third phase of the nursing process is planning. It is when problems are prioritized, goals and desired outcomes are formulated, nursing interventions are...
American Nurse Theorists and their Theories that Advanced Nursing Practice
Nursing has evolved over the years. Gone are the days when nurses are simply doctors' assistants. Thanks to some strong and intelligent minds, nursing...
Obesity in Pregnancy Nursing Management
Obesity as defined is the abnormal accumulation of fat cells in the visceral and subcutaneous portions of the body. During pregnancy, women are more...
Spontaneous Abortion
Case: Ana, a 40-year-old female came into the Emergency Room complaining of vaginal bleeding. She has been known to be pregnant for 5 weeks....
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a type of autoimmune disease where the body’s own immune system attacks the healthy tissues by mistake. Lupus means...