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common disorders, problems and complaints
HLTAAP003 Analyse and respond to client health information
common disorders, problems and complaints
Institute of Health and
Nursing Australia
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DISEASES AFFECTING THE CNS
a. Stroke (Cere
o Vascular Accident)
Definition
Briefly outline the Pathophysiology
List four signs
Nurses are required to provide head up position for a client with stroke. Briefly describe the impact of this nursing intervention
b. Epilepsy
Definition
Briefly outline the pathophysiology
List four signs
Nurses should provide padded side rails for patients with seizures. Briefly describe the impact of this nursing intervention.
DISEASES AFFECTING THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
c. Angina pectoris
Definition
Briefly outline the pathophysiology
List four specific signs
Impact of oxygen therapy in patients with angina
d. Raynaud’s phenomenon
Definition
Briefly outline the pathophysiology
List four signs
Impact of calcium channel blockers in patients with Raynaud’s phenomenon
DISEASES AFFECTING THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
e. Asthma
Definition
Briefly outline the pathophysiology
List four specific signs
Impact of inhaled corticosteroids in patients with asthma
f. Pneumonia
Definition
Briefly outline the pathophysiology
List four signs
Nurses should encourage hydration unless contraindicated. Briefly describe the impact of this nursing intervention.
DISEASES AFFECTING THE GASTRO INTETINAL SYSTEM
g. Peptic ulce
Definition
Briefly outline the pathophysiology
List four specific signs
Impact of antibiotic therapy on patients with peptic ulcer disease.
h. Ci
hosis of live
Definition
Briefly outline the pathophysiology
List four specific signs
Impact of high protein on patients with peptic ulcer disease.
DISEASES AFFECTING THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
i. Gout
Definition
Briefly outline the pathophysiology
List four specific signs
Impact of allopurinol on patients with gout.
j. Carpal tunnel syndrome
Definition
Briefly outline the pathophysiology
List four specific signs
Impact of allopurinol on patients with gout.
DISEASES AFFECTING THE URINARY SYSTEM
k. Nephrotic syndrome
Definition
Briefly outline the pathophysiology
List four specific signs
Nurses should advice the patients with nephrotic syndrome to restrict salt intake. Briefly describe the impact of this nursing intervention.
l. urinary tract infection (UTI)
Definition
Briefly outline the pathophysiology
List four specific signs
Nurses should ensure adequate fluid intake in patients with urinary tract infection. Briefly describe the impact of this nursing intervention.
DISEASES AFFECTING THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
m. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Definition
Briefly outline the pathophysiology
List four specific signs
A combination of antibiotics is used to treat pelvic inflammatory disease. Briefly describe the impact of this intervention.
n. Prostatic Cance
Definition
Briefly outline the pathophysiology
List four specific signs
Impact of 5 alpha reductase inhibitors on patients with prostatic cancer
DISEASES AFFECTING THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
o. Type 1 Diabetes mellitus
Definition
Briefly outline the pathophysiology
List four specific signs
Impact of insulin therapy on patients with diabetes
p. Hypothyroidism
Definition
Briefly outline the pathophysiology
List four specific signs
Nurses should advice the patient to consume a low-calorie diet. Briefly describe the impact of this intervention.
DISEASES AFFECTING THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
q. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Definition
Briefly outline the pathophysiology
List four specific signs
Impact of hydroxychloroquine on patients with SLE
DISEASES AFFECTING THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
r. Hodgkin’s disease
Definition
Briefly outline the pathophysiology
List four specific signs
Impact of chemotherapy on patients with Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
DISEASES AFFECTING THE SPECIAL SENSES
s. Meniere’s disease
Definition
Briefly outline the Pathophysiology
List four specific signs
Impact of antihistamines on patients with Meniere’s disease
t. Senile Cataract
Definition
Briefly outline the pathophysiology
List four specific signs
Nurses should advice the patients after cataract surgery to avoid lifting heavy objects.
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