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What is Pathophysiology & Why is it Important?

What is Pathophysiology & Why is it Important?

Understanding pathophysiology can really make a huge difference in your role as a nurse. Learn what it is and why it’s such a vital part of your career. What is Pathophysiology? According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of pathophysiology is “the functional changes that accompany a particular syndrome or disease.” In other words, it’s the changes that happen after a disease or syndrome. Like someone with Bell’s Palsy not being able to use a straw. If you are still in nursing school, you’ll have to take an entire class all about this. In this class, you will not only have to […]

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5 Things Nurses and Nurse Practitioners Need to Know about Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea (IBS-D)

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder of the large intestine. IBS that causes increased diarrhea is often called IBS-D. Recently, I had an opportunity to learn more about the disease state and discovered many surprising facts. I’ve also collected a few strategies that nurses, nurse practitioners, and physicians can use to ensure patients afflicted with this syndrome can receive proper care and treatment.

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How To Take Care of Both Psychological and Physical Health

Physical health and psychological well-being may seem unrelated. However, these two areas of health are linked in a number of ways. From mild mood disorders to cognitive illnesses, psychological health is greatly affected by physical well-being. The following explores the link between mental and physical health, and includes information on how to improve virtually all areas of well-being.

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