Nursing Theories

Nursing Theories – Historical Perspective and Concepts. Nursing science provides the basis for professional nursing practice. Nursing theories provide the critical thinking structures to direct the clinical decision-making process of professional nursing...

NURSING ASSESSMENT

NURSING ASSESSMENT – HISTORY TAKING AND PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT  NURSING ASSESSMENT – HISTORY TAKING AND PHYSICAL ASSESSMENTNursing assessment is the gathering of information about a patient’s physiological, psychological, sociological and spiritual status.Assessment is...

Lumbar Puncture

Lumbar Puncture – Purpose, Site of lumbar puncture, procedure, Preparation and After Care. Nursing Procedure Lumbar PunctureA lumbar puncture (L.P.; spinal tap; spinal puncture) is the insertion of a needle into the lumbar region of the spine, in such a manner that...

LIVER BIOPSY AND LIVER ASPIRATION

LIVER BIOPSY AND LIVER ASPIRATION – Procedure, Preparation and After Care of the Client LIVER BIOPSYLiver biopsy may be an open or closed procedure. In an open biopsy, a wedge of the liver is removed for study and the remaining edges are sutured together. It...

LEUCOMA

LEUCOMA – Clinical Manifestations and Management  LEUCOMA – Clinical Manifestations and ManagementLeucoma means opacity of the cornea. The extent of the leucoma may vary. It may affect a small area of the cornea or whole of the cornea may be affected,...