Myxedema coma: Recognition and treatment.

Myxedema coma (MC) develops from a long-standing, unrecognized, or untreated hypothyroidism. This article discusses the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, treatment, and nursing considerations for patients with MC.

Enhancing Cultural Competency: A Phenomenological Study.

Background: An increase of ethnic minorities in the United States heightens concerns for health disparities. International service-learning provides an immersion in a community to identify issues related to culture and health. This study reports nursing students' experiences related to participation in an international service-learning project.

From pregnancy to renal disease: Understanding preeclampsia.

Preeclampsia is a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy defined as new-onset hypertension that develops during pregnancy and resolves after delivery. Using a case history as an illustration, this article discusses hypertensive disorders of pregnancy with a focus on preeclampsia and its renal implications.

Minimal change disease: A case report.

Although minimal change disease (MCD) is a major cause of nephrotic syndrome in children, it's less common in adults. It develops from damage to the glomeruli with a loss of large amounts of protein in the urine. Early recognition and treatment is the key to a good outcome.

Radiofrequency ablation-induced esophageal perforation.

Esophageal perforation (EP) can be a complication of radiofrequency ablation, a standard treatment for certain patients with drug-refractory atrial fibrillation. This article discusses the etiology, clinical manifestations, and diagnosis of EP, as well as nursing care for patients with EP.

A Study of Hmong Immigrants' Experience With Diabetes Education: A Community-Engaged Qualitative Study.

Purpose: The prevalence of diabetes is increasing in Hmong Americans, an understudied ethnic minority group. This research sought to identify barriers and facilitators related to the diabetes education experience of Hmong Americans with type 2 diabetes, living in central California.

Method: This qualitative study employed a hybrid design to identify barriers and facilitators to diabetes education.

Sustaining self-management in diabetes mellitus.

Successful management of diabetes depends on the individual's ability to manage and control symptoms. Self-management of diabetes is believed to play a significant role in achieving positive outcomes for patients. Adherence to self-management behaviors supports high-quality care, which reduces and delays disease complications, resulting in improved quality of life.