Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: The importance of maintaining a normal fluid balance within the body cannot be overstated. Both excessive and inadequate amounts of fluid can alter the body’s homeostasis and become life-threatening…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: In a healthy body, physiological processes exist to maintain a state of internal equilibrium. If too much of one chemical accumulates, the body can remove the excess…
Figure 10.1 This picture illustrates severe pitting edema of the hands that is likely related to a fluid or electrolyte imbalance. (credit: “Edema Hands 01” by Wang et al./BMC Cancer, CC BY 2.0) Chapter Outline 10.1 Maintaining Homeostasis 10.2 Fluid Disturbances and Replacement 10.3 Electrolyte Imbalance…
Chronic Disease and Illness (Prevalence and Etiology) Comorbid Chronic Diseases Chronic Illness and Disability Access and Barriers to Health Care Prevention of Chronic Disease The Chronic Care Model Care of the Chronically Ill Patient
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Nursing care for a patient with a chronic illness is unique and challenging related to changes in the acuity of the chronic disease itself. For example, inpatient admissions may…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Because chronic diseases are associated with such high morbidity and mortality rates, it is important to prevent them from developing when possible. As a result, there has…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Though some chronic diseases occur regardless of lifestyle choices, many are entirely preventable, or at least may be limited in severity, with the implementation of healthy lifestyle…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Many barriers may limit health care access for individuals with disabilities. These barriers can be financial, geographic, or social, in addition to other external environmental factors. These…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Chronic disease has the potential to negatively affect all aspects of everyday life for those with such a diagnosis. This is especially true for those diagnosed with…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: If it is difficult to live with one chronic disease, imagine the challenges facing patients with multiple chronic diseases simultaneously. In fact, more than 25 percent of…