pathophysiology

How are the etiology and pathophysiology of Addison’s disease and Cushing’s syndrome similar or different?

reply to discussion post : Cushing’s and Addison’s Diseases Compare and contrast Addison’s disease and Cushing’s disease. How are the etiology and pathophysiology of Addison’s disease and Cushing’s syndrome similar or different? What are the clinical manifestations and signs/symptoms the nurse would assess for with each disease? What are the nursing implications for treatment? What […]

Explain your understanding of patient and family-centred care.

Choose either the medical or the surgical case study detailed below. Focusing on this ONE case study, please ensure you cover ALL of the following in your assignment: 1. Describe the child’s presenting condition, including signs and symptoms, pathophysiology, and evidence-based nursing management of this condition including any patient assessments required. 2. Explain your understanding […]

Explain the progression of hyperthyroidism through Graves disease and thyroid storm in relation to cellular changes, manifestations, treatments, and complications.

List of the Wiki page topics, Ch.18 and Ch. 19 Ch. 18 – Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation 1. Describe the functions of the endocrine system. 2. Discuss the regulation of hormone secretion by positive and negative feedback loops. 3. Discuss the cellular mechanisms of hormone transport and hormone receptors. 4. Differentiate between up-regulation and down-regulation […]

Discuss the chronic complications of diabetes mellitus and discuss how good control of blood glucose limits the cellular degeneration in each instance.

List of the Wiki page topics, Ch.18 and Ch. 19 Ch. 18 – Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation 1. Describe the functions of the endocrine system. 2. Discuss the regulation of hormone secretion by positive and negative feedback loops. 3. Discuss the cellular mechanisms of hormone transport and hormone receptors. 4. Differentiate between up-regulation and down-regulation […]

Describe pathophysiology, evaluation, and treatment of Addison disease.

List of the Wiki page topics, Ch.18 and Ch. 19 Ch. 18 – Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation 1. Describe the functions of the endocrine system. 2. Discuss the regulation of hormone secretion by positive and negative feedback loops. 3. Discuss the cellular mechanisms of hormone transport and hormone receptors. 4. Differentiate between up-regulation and down-regulation […]

Describe the function, uses, and mechanisms of the polyol pathway.

List of the Wiki page topics, Ch.18 and Ch. 19 Ch. 18 – Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation 1. Describe the functions of the endocrine system. 2. Discuss the regulation of hormone secretion by positive and negative feedback loops. 3. Discuss the cellular mechanisms of hormone transport and hormone receptors. 4. Differentiate between up-regulation and down-regulation […]

Critically explore the care of the patient across the adult life span.

Create evidence-based care strategies based on the presenting underlying pathophysiology. Critically discuss the need for a range of skills for managing care across the range of health care settings. Critically explore the care of the patient across the adult life span. Investigate the psychological elements of the response to illness and disordered physiology. Skills and […]

Demonstrate a critical understanding of a range of nursing skills to deliver safe and effective care to adults.

Utilise and apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology to critically understand the nursing assessment and holistic management of adults. Demonstrate a critical understanding of a range of nursing skills to deliver safe and effective care to adults. Identify and analyse the best available evidence to care for adults in a range of […]

What would the nurse need to document regarding finding the heparin drip was not infusing?

http://www.can-sim.ca/games/respiratorype/story_html5.html after interacting with this stimulation answer the following questions 1) List presenting symptoms of the patient that led the nurse to suspect a pulmonary embolism? Include pathophysiology. 2) What would the nurse need to document regarding finding the heparin drip was not infusing? 3) Discuss the communication between the nurse and patient, and the […]

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