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Retinitis Pigmentosa, Amanda Moore
Retinitis Pigmentosa, Amanda Moore
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
This poster contains information on the pathophysiology of Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP). Main points of the poster include a description of the disease, the pathophysiology of RP, diagnostics, signs and symptoms, nursing implications, and the resources used to obtain the information. This topic was chosen based on my father in law, who is currently living with retinitis pigmentosa. The purpose of this was to educate myself about RP, and to recognize any signs and symptoms in the case that my husband and/or son develop the genetic disease
Pathophysiology Of Infective Endocarditis (Ie) Associated With Intravenous Drug Use, Kaleigh Cline
Pathophysiology Of Infective Endocarditis (Ie) Associated With Intravenous Drug Use, Kaleigh Cline
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Intravenous drug use (IVDU) is an activity that has the potential of devastating outcomes and affects individuals all over the world. One potential outcome a patient using IV drugs may experience is infective endocarditis (IE). This poster details the significance of IE, its underlying pathophysiology, significance of pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, and nursing implications.
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ana Vigil
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ana Vigil
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
No abstract provided.
Pathophysiology Of Human Papillomavirus (Hpv), Kara Shroff
Pathophysiology Of Human Papillomavirus (Hpv), Kara Shroff
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted virus and infects millions of men and women yearly. Prevention and screening are crucial to help minimize the spread of this disease. This poster provides an explanation of the disease, how it affects people differently, and the ways in which Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) are essential in intervening before patients are affected.
Aortic Aneurysms, Trevor Cowles
Aortic Aneurysms, Trevor Cowles
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
An aortic aneurysm is an abnormal bulge that occurs in the wall of the major blood vessel (aorta) that carries blood from your heart to your body. Aortic aneurysms can occur anywhere in your aorta and may be tube-shaped (fusiform) or round (saccular). This poster is about the pathophysiology of how these abnormal bulges occur. It also covers the significance of the pathophysiology along with the clinical picture of what to expect if an individual experiences these mechanisms behind the pathophysiology.
Malignant Hyperthermia, Ryan Vincent
Malignant Hyperthermia, Ryan Vincent
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
No abstract provided.
Multiple Myeloma, Anne Doup
Multiple Myeloma, Anne Doup
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
No abstract provided.
Chronic Bronchitis, Conrad Boyer
Chronic Bronchitis, Conrad Boyer
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Chronic Bronchitis is an aspect of the broad disease known as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). It is a widely prevalent disease in the world today and effects 15 million people and is the third leading cause of death. The signs and symptoms of Chronic Bronchitis is very specific, however diagnoses and treatment is different for each patient and can be quite challenging. The pathophysiology underlying Chronic Bronchitis is quite complex with metaplasia changes within the lung parenchyma, increase in mucous from goblet cell hyperplasia and chronic inflammation leading to permanent scarring. The bodies adaptive processes because of Chronic Bronchitis …
Cardiac Tamponade, Madison Stauffer
Cardiac Tamponade, Madison Stauffer
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Cardiac tamponade is a rare but life-threatening condition requiring emergent evacuation of the excess fluid around the heart. The leading cause of cardiac tamponade is iatrogenic complications. Pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, and nursing considerations are further discussed within this poster.