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Normal red blood cells are round and flexible, but in sickle cell anemia they are shaped like sickles which makes them rigid and sticky. Symptoms Symptoms occur around 6 months of age.  Types of Sickle Cell Disease HbSS HbSC HbS beta thalassemia HbAS Nursing Interventions Medications Preventing infections (vaccinations) Blood transfusions Take folic acid supplements …

Psychiatric nursing aka mental health nursing focuses on caring for patient with mental health issues.  Tips -Group information ex/ condition and medications by disorder type -Focus on therapeutic communication, safety, medications and Maslow’s  -Get a Flashcard App  -Set a study schedule -Color coding different content  -Make your own Study Guide -Record Lectures  -Read the content…

A narcissist is a common catchphrase describing someone who is arrogant but it is actually a serious condition. Cluster B personality disorder (dramatic, emotional, erratic traits) Risk factors: male, early adulthood Causes Only official diagnosis is NPD but these are subtypes Overt (Agentic)—focused on self, power due to their sense of entitlement. Care about how…

Thrombocytopenia is a condition in which you have a low blood platelet count.  Platelets help your blood to clot.  Platelet=thrombocyte Normal Range: 150,000-450,000 platelets/microliter Symptoms Causes Decreased production Destruction  Sequestration  Trapped in an enlarged spleen which decreases the number in circulation  Diagnosis Nursing Interventions 

Causes liver dysfunction and cerebral edema Risk Factors Aspirin use after a viral illness Signs & Symptoms Lethargy Irritability Confusion Vomiting Seizures Lab Changes Increased AST/ALT Increase Ammonia Increased coagulation time Nursing Care Hydration (IVF)Strict I & OHOB elevate 30 degreesPain medicationsVitamin KSeizure precautionsAssist with intubation/ventilator if neededEducate familyAdminister Mannitol (decrease cerebral swelling) Observe for…

Acute Pancreatitis Patho: Pancreas digest itself in its own enzymes, Irritated and edematous 3 Main Causes Gallstones Long term alcohol abuse Infection *Diagnosed via CT scan Signs & Symptoms ▪  Severe abdominal pain (after eating, after alcohol, unrelieved by antacids/vomiting)▪  Nausea & Vomiting▪  Fever▪  Abdominal Distention▪  Jaundice▪  Confusion/agitation▪  Turner’s Sign▪  Cullen’s Sign Labs ▪ Serum amylase…

Involution Measured by assessing fundal height Involutes one fingerbreadth per day Promote (Pitocin, breastfeeding) Inhibit (retained placenta, anesthesia, boggy uterus, full bladder, blood clot) After pains Contractions lasting the first 4 days after delivery Oxytocin (compresses blood vessels) BreastfeedingIbuprofen Exfoliation: Unique healing process that allows healing of placental site without scarring Lochia: Vaginal discharge (Rubra, Serosa, &…

Moro The Startle Reflex Extremities extend, fingers form a C then return to flexion Occurs until 6 months Palmar Grasp Grasp object that touch their palm Occurs until 2 months Plantar Grasp Toes curl down over object when the sole is touched Occurs until 1 year Babinski’s Stroke baby’s sole and their toes will flair out…