Gastritis
In this lesson, we will define gastritis and identify some causes and risk factors for developing it. We will go over common signs and symptoms of the disease along with testing used to confirm its diagnosis. We will also
Esophageal Atresia & Transesophageal Fistula
In this lesson we will first do a review of both esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula. We will summarize signs and symptoms and diagnostics used to confirm both disorders. We will then discuss priority nursing interventions to prevent complications and
Intestinal Obstruction
In this lesson, we will discuss some factors that can cause an intestinal obstruction, or blockage. We will look at signs and symptoms and potential complications that nurses will assess for and diagnostics used to locate and confirm an
Ulcerative Colitis
In this lesson, we are going to look at ulcerative colitis and the causes and risk factors for developing this inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal system. We will go over common signs and symptoms, testing used to confirm its
Gastrointestinal Reflux Disease (GERD)
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
Gastrointestinal System – An Overview
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
Types of Seizures
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
Myasthenia Gravis
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
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
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
Multiple Sclerosis
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