Here we’ll formulate a scenario-based sample AFib nursing care plan. It will include three sample nursing care plans with NANDA nursing diagnosis, nursing assessment, expected outcome, nursing interventions, and rationales. What is AFib? See Also: Atrial Fibrillation: Pathophysiology, Nursing Diagnoses,…
Sample Nursing Care Plans for Hypoglycemia In this post, we will formulate a scenario-based sample nursing care plan for hypoglycemia for an elderly patient with type-2 Diabetes Mellitus. Hypoglycemia is a condition where the blood glucose level is lower than…
Reverse Trendelenburg Position The reverse Trendelenburg position is the opposite of the Trendelenburg position. Which are variations of dorsal or supine positions. Reverse Trendelenburg position can be described as foot-down and head-up supine position. In which the patient’s hip is…
What is the dorsal recumbent position? The dorsal recumbent position is a reclining position in which the patient’s both knees flexed, hips rotated outward, and both soles kept flat on the bed. It is one of the most commonly used…
Sample Nursing Care Plan for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) In this post, we’ll formulate a comprehensive scenario-based sample nursing care plan for urinary tract infection (UTI). It includes three nursing diagnoses and nursing interventions with the rationales. UTI – Case…
Sims’ Position The Sims’ position is also called semi-prone position. It is a combination of both the lateral decubitus position and prone position. In the Sims’ position, the client’s upper torso is kept in the prone position and the lower…
In this post, we’ll discuss the lithotomy position in detail. We’ll discuss its definition, indication, procedure, variations, and complications. What is lithotomy position? The lithotomy position is one of the many variations of dorsal or supine positions. It involves patient…
In this post, we’ll learn about the Barbeau test and the reverse Barbeau test. What is the Barbeau test? The Barbeau test or Allen’s oximetry test is a modification of Allen test to assess vascular patency of the hand. Instead…
In this post, we’ll discuss Allen Test and how to perform Allen Test (AT), Modified Allen Test (MAT), and Reverse Allen Test. What is Allen Test? Allen’s test or Allen test (AT) is a simple non-invasive method for assessing the…
In this post, you will learn about Leopold Maneuvers, its purpose, and how to perform four maneuvers systematically. What are Leopold Maneuvers? Leopold maneuvers are a systematic four-step physical examination performed to evaluate the fetal lie, presentation, and position of…
In this post, you’ll learn about Crede’s Maneuver. Crede’s Maneuver The Crede’s maneuver [Credé’s maneuver] refers to the application of manual pressure on the lower abdomen to facilitate complete emptying of the bladder or expulsion of the placenta. This method…
Here, we’ll briefly about Pulmonary Embolism (PE) and nursing diagnoses for PE. What is Pulmonary Embolism (PE)? Pulmonary embolism refers to the obstruction of the pulmonary artery or one of its branches. This occlusion occurs due to a particulate matter…
Here, we’ll briefly review Anemia and a list of actual and risk Anemia Nursing Diagnoses. Check out this sample nursing care plan for anemia. What is Anemia? Anemia is a condition in which the hemoglobin concentration is lower than normal.…
Grey Turner Sign Grey Turner sign is classically known as a sign of acute pancreatitis. It is rare but a severe sign often appears along with Cullen’s sign. Grey Turner sign is characterized by the appearance of purplish-bluish skin discoloration…
Cullen’s Sign Cullen’s sign refers to the appearance of skin discoloration around the periumbilical region due to edema and bruising of subcutaneous fatty tissue underneath. Initially, the sign was described in a case of ruptured ectopic pregnancy. Later it was…
Kehr’s Sign Kehr’s sign is a clinical sign suggestive of irritants in the peritoneal cavity, especially due to spleen rupture. Kehr’s sign is defined as pain in the supraclavicular area due to peritoneal irritants such as blood. It is an…
Ely’s test Ely’s test or Duncan-Ely test is an orthopedic screening tool used to identify rectus femoris dysfunction in clinical practice. The rectus femoris is one of the quadriceps muscles located in the superior, anterior middle compartment of the thigh.…
Pulsus Alternans Pulsus alternans is a phenomenon which occurs with the failing ventricles of the heart. It was first described in 1872 by Ludwig Traube. Pulsus alternans is characterized by a regular pattern of strong arterial pulse followed by a…
Trousseau’s Sign Trousseau’s sign is a clinical sign which indicates latent tetany due to low calcium levels – i.e. hypocalcemia. According to the studies the trousseau sign’s sensitivity and specificity for hypocalcemia are 94 and 99 percent. This means positive Trousseau’s…
Kussmaul Sign Kussmaul’s sign is described as internal jugular vein distention during inspiration. It is a clinically significant sign which can be proved by measuring intrajugular venous pressure. Kussmaul sign can be defined as a usual inspiratory increase in venous…
Chvostek sign Chvostek sign is a facial clinical sign usually performed to assess hypocalcemia – abnormally low serum calcium levels. The Trousseau sign is another clinical sign that is suggestive of hypocalcemia. Chvostek sign can be defined as a visible…
Galeazzi sign [Allis’s sign] Galeazzi sign is a clinical sign that assesses congenital hip dislocation in children and infants. The Galeazzi sign is named after an Italian Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr.Riccardo Galeazzi (1866-1952). Allis’s sign is another similar sign performed in…
Aaron’s sign Aaron’s sign is an abdominal clinical sign performed to assess chronic appendicitis. Aaron’s sign is named after an American gastroenterologist, Charles Dettie Aaron (1866-1951). Technique for Aaron’s sign You can assess Aaron’s sign by applying continuous firm pressure…
Sample Nursing Care Plan for Preeclampsia What is preeclampsia? Preeclampsia is a multiorgan disorder that occurs after 20 weeks of gestation. It is characterized by high blood pressure with proteinuria. Preeclampsia is triggered by placental and maternal vascular dysfunction. The…
Sample Nursing Care Plan for CHF [Congestive Heart Failure] What is congestive heart failure? Heart failure is a chronic, progressive condition. It occurs when the heart is unable to pump effectively and produce enough cardiac output to successfully perfuse the…
Basic hemodynamic monitoring (e.g., BP, HR, Temp, CRT) is an integral part of our nursing practice. But when the patient becomes critically ill, we need more advanced and invasive means to closely and accurately observe the hemodynamic status. A clear…
Here, we’ll list down few sample nursing diagnoses for Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. These sample nursing diagnoses are standard NANDA three-part NDs for the following GI disorders. Namely, Sample Nursing Diagnosis for Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding GI Bleeding ND #1: Fluid volume…
What is Gravidity & Parity and GTPAL? Check Out Our Maternity and Newborn Care Quiz Here. Gravidity and parity, and GTPAL are systems used in health assessment to record woman’s obstetric history. Gravidity and parity (G P) is a basic…
In this article we’ll discuss nursing diagnosis for respiratory disorders. Namely, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome) Pneumonia PE (Pulmonary Embolism) Pneumothorax/ Hemothorax/ Tension Pneumothorax Mechanical Ventilation In future articles, we’ll discuss NANDA nursing diagnosis for…
What is Extravasation, Infiltration, and Phlebitis? Extravasation, Infiltration, and Phlebitis are most common local complications of the peripheral intravenous (IV) therapy. There are similarities and significant differences between each of those conditions. According to the research evidence, 58.7% to 86.7%…