UNIT 7: Nursing Care of the Acutely Ill and the Chronically Ill Adult
	Assessment, Analysis, and Nursing Diagnosis of the Adult Subjective Data Objective Data Growth and Development Young Adulthood (20-30 Years of Age) Adulthood (31-45 Years of Age) Middle Life (46-64 Years of Age) Early Late Years (65-79 Years of Age) Later Years (80 Years of Age and Older) Fluid-Gas Transport Conditions Affecting Fluid Transport Hypertension Cardiac arrhythmias (dysrhythmias) Cardiac arrest Arteriosclerosis Angina pectoris Myocardial infarction (MI, heart attack) Cardiac valvular defects Cardiac catheterization Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty Cardiac surgery Minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass (MIDCAB) Heart failure (HF) Pulmonary ederma Shock Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) Pericarditic Chronic arterial disease Ancurysms Varicose Veins Vein ligation and stripping Thrombophlebitis Peripheral embolism Conditions Affecting Tissue Perfusion Iron Deficiency anemia Hemolytic anemia Pernicious anemia Polycythemia vera Leukemia (acute and chronic) Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) Splenectomy Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances Fluid volume deficit (dehydration) Fluid volume excess (fluid overload) Common electrolyte imbalances Acid-based balance Conditions Affecting Gas Transport Pneumonia Atelectasis Pulmonary embolism Histoplasmosis Tuberculosis Emphysema Asthma Bronchitis Acute adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) Pneumothorax Hemothorax/Chest trauma Thoracic surgery Tracheostomy Protective Functions Burns Lyme disease Rheumatoid arthritis Lupus erythematosus Acquired immunedeficiency syndrome (AIDS) The Perioperative Experience Preoperative preparation Intraoperative preparation Postoperative Experience Nutrition General nutritional deficiencies Celiac disease Hepatitis Pancreatitis Cirrhosis Esophageal varices Diaphragmatic (hiatal) hernia Gastroesophageal reflux disease Peptic ulcer disease Gastric surgery Dumping syndrome Total parenteral nutrition Diabetes Nonketotic hyperglycemic hyperosmolar coma (NKHHC) Elimination Conditions Affecting Bowel Elimination Appendicitis Hernia/Diverticulosis Ulcerative colitis Crohn's disease Intestinal obstruction Fecal diversion Hemorrhoids Conditions Affecting Urinary Elimination Pyclonephritis (PN) Acute glomerulonephritis/Acute renal failure Chronic renal failure Dialysis Kidney transplantation Nephrectomy/Renal calculi (urolithiasis) Lithotripsy Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) Prostatectomy Urinary diversion Sensory/Perceptual functions Laryngectomy Aphasia/Meniere's disease Otosclerosis/Stapedectomy Deafness Glaucoma Cataract/Cataract removal Retinal detachment/Blindness Traumatic injuries to the brain Increased intracranial pressure (ICP) Craniotomy Epilepsy Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) Ischemic stroke Bacterial meningitis/Encephalitis Comfort, Rest, Activity and Mobility Pain Immobility Fractures Compartment syndrome Osteoarthritis Total hip replacement Total knee replacement/Amputation/Gout Herniated/ruptured disk (ruptured nucleus pulposus) Laminectomy Spinal cord injuries Spinal shock Autonomic dysreflexia (autonomic hyperreflexia) Hyperthyroidism Thyroidectomy Hypothyroidism Cushing's disease Adrenalectomy Addison's disease Multiple sclerosis Myasthenia gravis Parkinson's disease Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Cancer The cancer patient Lung cancer Colon and rectal cancer Breast cancer Uterine cancer Prostate cancer Bladder cancer/Laryngeal cancer Additional types of cancer Emergency Nursing Procedures