General Disorders

Metabolic alkalosis occurs when the body contains excessive amounts of base or alkali. This occurs when there is a loss of acid or hydrogen or…

Hyperlipidemia is the medical term for elevated lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) in the blood. Cholesterol causes plaque formation in…

Metabolic acidosis is characterized by an imbalance in the body’s acid-base balance and occurs when there is a buildup of acid in the blood.…

Edema addresses fluid retention, swelling, and risk for impaired skin integrity. Nurses assess pitting, monitor weight and intake/output,…

Breast cancer can affect one or both breasts and is usually found through an exam or mammogram and then diagnosed through a biopsy to…

Cancer, one of the leading causes of death in the world, is characterized by the unregulated or uncontrolled growth of cells that infiltrate…

Chemotherapy, also referred to as antineoplastic therapy, is a treatment that utilizes cytotoxic chemicals to kill cancer cells. This…

Community Health: Overall health and well-being are greatly impacted by the communities in which patients live and work. Access to care is…

End of life care is provided when vital organs and body systems shut down irreversibly and death becomes imminent. It starts when a patient is…

Hearing loss is a common medical condition affecting people of all ages with numerous causes. There are three types of hearing loss: …

Safety: Accidents and injuries are the leading causes of death among young men, while suffocation is the most common cause of death among…