NCLEX Review: 7 Important Facts About Gout You Should Know As A Nurse
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,
Loop Diuretics: Pharmacology Review
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
NCLEX Review: The 3 Stages of Shock You Should Know as a Nurse
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
Nursing Review: The 2 Types of Body Chloride Level Abnormalities
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
Fluid and Electrolytes: Nursing Review
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
Standard and Transmission-Based Precautions
Standard Precautions Standard precautions pertain to the minimum required practices applicable for ALL health workers, patients, and visitors to achieve basic infection control and prevention.
Nursing Review: 6 Important Facts To Know About Septic Shock
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
Nursing Review: 11 Important Facts to Know About COVID-19
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
Nursing Review: Learn More About the 3 Stages of HIV Infection
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
Nursing Review: Learn More about the 6 Known Risk Factors of Impetigo
Impetigo is a type of bacterial infection on the skin. It is common to children. The infection is caused by two bacteria: Group A Streptococcus
