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Nursing Review: Learn More about the 6 Known Risk Factors of Impetigo

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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 and Staphylococcus aureus. Risk Factors Age: it …

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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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Nursing Review: 5 Questions to Ask About Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

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What Is Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)? Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a systemic autoimmune disease that affects many parts of the body. Affected organs (the joints, skin, brain, lungs, …

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Transposition of the Great Arteries

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What is TGA or transposition of the great arteries? It’s a congenital heart defect that occurs when the positions of the pulmonary artery and aorta are swapped (it’s “transposed”). Notes on …

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NCLEX Review: 8 Important Nursing Interventions For Neurogenic Shock

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Neurogenic shock is a serious condition that happens when a trauma to the spinal cord causes the disruption of blood circulation in the body. It is life-threatening and can cause the blood pressure to …

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Nursing Review: The 2 Types of Stroke Nurses Should Know

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What is a Stroke? Stroke, medically known as Cerebrovascular accident (CVA), is a condition where the blood flow in the brain is impeded due to a ruptured blood vessel or a plaque blockage. The blood …

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Nursing Review: The 4 Common Triggers of Autonomic Dysreflexia

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What is Autonomic Dysreflexia? Autonomic dysreflexia is a serious medical diagnosis that requires immediate treatment. This condition is common in patients with spinal cord injuries, especially when …

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