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NCLEX Review: 7 Facts About Guillain Barré Syndrome

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Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a disorder that affects the peripheral nervous system. The immune system attacks the body’s peripheral nervous system (PNS). The PNS connects the spinal cord and the …

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NCLEX Review: 7 Important Facts About Gout You Should Know As A Nurse

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Gout is a type of painful arthritis caused by hyperuricemia or high levels of uric acid in the blood. It usually affects the big toe, but can occur in any joint including ankles, knees, elbows, …

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Loop Diuretics: Pharmacology Review

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There are three types of diuretics: loop, potassium-sparing, and thiazide. Diuretics are also called water pills. These medications assist in the release of sodium or salt from the body. This may …

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NCLEX Review: The 3 Stages of Shock You Should Know as a Nurse

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Shock is a condition when the body is not getting enough blood flow. This condition is life-threatening, so the best option is immediate treatment. Types of Shock Septic shock: is caused by …

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Nursing Review: The 2 Types of Body Chloride Level Abnormalities

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What is Chloride? Ions are important in many bodily functions, such as water balance. One of these important ions is chloride. Along with other electrolytes (eg., potassium, sodium), it plays a role …

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Fluid and Electrolytes: Nursing Review

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Life and homeostasis depend largely on fluid and electrolyte balance and its dynamic processes. Fluid Our body consists of almost 70% of water. It helps the body to balance biochemical reactions …

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Standard and Transmission-Based Precautions

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Standard Precautions Standard precautions pertain to the minimum required practices applicable for ALL health workers, patients, and visitors to achieve basic infection control and …

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Nursing Review: 6 Important Facts To Know About Septic Shock

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Septic shock is a clinical continuum from sepsis. It’s characterized by the dropping of a patient’s blood pressure to a life-threatening point after an infection (which may be caused by any bacteria; …

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Nursing Review: 11 Important Facts to Know About COVID-19

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COVID-19 (Coronavirus disease 2019) is a highly contagious viral infection. This is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 or severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. Quick Facts It infected millions …

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Nursing Review: Learn More About the 3 Stages of HIV Infection

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HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), is a virus that strikes mainly the CD4 and T cells of the body. If left untreated, it will progress to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). There is no …

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NCLEX Review: The 6 Stages of Pressure Injuries Nurses Should Know

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Pressure injuries, also known as bedsores, are common. This is an injury to the skin and the tissues under it. The injuries are due to prolonged pressure on the skin. This happens when you are sitting …

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The 3 Types of Skin Cancer Nurses Should Know for the NCLEX

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The skin is the largest organ of the body. It is our body's barrier from UV light, pathogens, and injuries (chemical or mechanical). Three Layers of the Skin Epidermis: the outermost layer of …

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