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In this lesson, we will give an overview of gastrointestinal reflux disease, better known as GERD. We will go over common signs and symptoms of the disease along with testing used to confirm its diagnosis. We will look at treatment methods, including medications...
In this first lesson, we will review the structures that make up the gastrointestinal system and go over the main functions of each structure. As you move through the lessons in the gastrointestinal system, go back and review this lesson for supporting information on...
In this lesson, we will discuss what causes a seizure and identify some different types of seizures. We will briefly review seizure disorders and some causes and risk factors for developing them. We will look at important nursing interventions for both during and after...
In this lesson, we will review what myasthenia gravis is along with causes and risk factors for developing this serious neurological disorder. We will discuss priority nursing assessments for signs and symptoms and a variety of testing methods used to confirm the diagnosis. Finally,...
In this lesson, we will go over what Guillain-Barre syndrome is and identify signs and symptoms of the disorder. We will identify causes and risk factors for developing Guillain-Barre syndrome along with potential complications the disorder can cause. We will then look at medications...
In this lesson, we will discuss what multiple sclerosis (MS) is and what can cause it. We will review signs and symptoms nurses will be assessing for in addition to testing methods used to confirm the diagnosis. We will then identify treatment methods...
In this lesson, we will review Parkinson’s disease and identify the pathology behind this progressive, chronic neurological disorder. We will then review signs and symptoms of the different stages of Parkinson’s disease and start to identify nursing interventions to promote safety within each stage. ...
In this lesson, we will discuss what Alzheimer’s disease is and look at some causes and risk factors for developing this progressive motor neuron disease. We will also look at different stages of Alzheimer’s disease with signs and symptoms of each. We will then...
In this course, we will start with what Bacterial and Viral Meningitis are and what causes it. Then we will explore possible complications, common treatments, assessments, and the priority nursing interventions. Learning Objectives: At the end of this lesson, the learner will be...
In this lesson, we will discuss what Bell’s palsy is and distinguish some causes and risk factors for developing this neurological disorder. We will identify signs and symptoms of Bell’s palsy along with potential complications of the disorder nurses will focus on assessing for....