Author: Dr. Wilson MN

Nursing Care Plans for Thrombocytopenia with Examples Introduction Thrombocytopenia is a condition in which a person has a low blood platelet count. This condition means a person has fewer than 150,000 platelets per microliter of circulating blood. Platelets are colourless blood cells that facilitate blood clotting. Platelets stop bleeding by clumping and forming plugs in […]

Nursing Care Plans for Kidney Stones with Examples Introduction Kidney stones (also called renal calculi, nephrolithiasis, or urolithiasis) are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside your kidneys. Diet, excess body weight, some medical conditions, and certain supplements and medications are among the many causes of kidney stones. Kidney stones can affect […]

Nursing Care Plans for Osteoarthritis Plus Interventions with Examples Introduction Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common chronic joint condition. Osteoarthritis is also called wear-and-tear arthritis, degenerative arthritis, and degenerative joint disease. A joint is where two bones come together. Cartilage is the protective tissue that covers the ends of the bones. With osteoarthritis, this cartilage […]

Nursing Care Plans for Edema Plus Interventions with Examples Introduction Edema is swelling that occurs when too much fluid is trapped in the body’s tissues, particularly the skin. There are different causes and types of edema. For example, pulmonary edema affects the lungs, while pedal edema causes swelling in the feet. Edema usually starts slowly, […]