Remember the systemic features of Marfan syndrome with the mnemonic “MARFAN.”
M: Mitral prolapse
A: Aortic dissection
R: Regurgitating Aortic valve
F: Fingers long
A: Arm span
S: Sternal excavation
Tag: nursing diagnosis
Mnemonics for causes of seizures.
Just remember the mnemonic “VITAMIN” to state the causes of seizures.
V: Vascular (stroke)
I: Infections
T: Trauma
A: AV Malformation
M: Metabolic
I: Idiopathic
N: Neoplasm
Nursing diagnosis
Types of nursing diagnosis:
- Problem focused: Ineffective breathing pattern.
- Risk: Risk for infection.
- Health promotion: Readiness for enhanced family coping.
- Syndrome: Chronic pain syndrome.
Writing diagnostic statements:
- One part: Readiness for enhanced breastfeeding.
- Two part: Risk for infection related to compromised host defenses.
- Three part: Impaired physical mobility related to decreased muscle control as evidenced by inability to control lower limbs.
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