An outcome of concern to both hospitals and home health care agencies are:
1.Observation status percentages
2.DRG ratios
3.Readmission rates
4.Costs of care to insurance companies
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Health and fitness
1. background/introduction
2. Etiology
3. Epidemiology
4. Signs and symptoms
5. Treatment modalities
6. Medical, Pharmacological and Nursing management
7. summary/conclusion
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what lab level elevates during acute inflammation?
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Arthur Thomason, 56-year-old MVA victim, fourth day post op with a splenectomy and femur repair. He is experiencing new onset of shortness of breath and has a nasal cannula with 2L of Oxygen in place. He is restless with slight confusion but is easily orientated with attempts from nurse. Temperature spiked during the night to 102.4, BP now 146/94 which is slightly elevated, respirations at 30 bpm and slightly labored, heart rate 102 versus 84 from last night shift. Skin cool to touch and appears pale. His coughing, to clear his airway, appears ineffective. Recent chest X-ray shows diffuse bilateral interstitial infiltrates in all lobes. Recent blood gases demonstrate falling PaO2 (hypoxemia) and increasing CO2 (Hypercapnia). Mr. Thomason is anxious and is obviously worsened from the shift before in overall condition.
Write a Nursing plan. Write a Nursing Care Plan Assessment, Diagnosis, Goal, Implement, Evaluation
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i'd like to get extra practice for a class.
Create 5 multiple-choice questions covering 5 different respiratory disorders. Pick 5 from the following list.
Respiratory failure
Asthma
COPD
Cystic Fibrosis
Pneumonia
TB
Influenza.
label the correct answer, & explain why
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P.J is an 82-year-old man who presents to the
outpatient office for a 6-month check-up.
Subjective Data
Lives in assisted living apartments
Widower
One meal a day in dining room, has light meals for breakfast and
lunch
Nonsmoker, never smoked
Retired police officer
Has three grown children who live nearby
Walks with cane
Complains of urinary incontinence
Objective Data
Vital signs: T 37.7 BP 108/62 HR 62 Resp 14
Height and weight = Within normal limits
Immunizations = Up-to-date
Medications: Digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.5 mcg per day, hydrochlorothiazide
(HCTZ) 5 mg per day, aspirin 81 mg per day
Allergy to sulfa medications = Hives
Questions
What special considerations should the nurse keep in
mind regarding the physical exam for individuals in this patient’s
age group?
What similarities does assessment of older adults have
to the assessment of younger adults?
What are the expected findings in the older adult for
the following systems: skin, hair and nails, eyes and vision, ears
and hearing, mouth, and musculoskeletal system?
What are some abnormal findings in the older adult for
the following systems: skin, eyes and vision, ears and hearing,
mouth, and musculoskeletal system?
Based on the readings and the objective and subjective
findings, what is the most likely cause of this patient’s urinary
incontinence?
What interventions should be implemented for this
patient’s urinary incontinence
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what does heart , germs , cross , books symbolizes in E-health nursing ?
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Provide a brief summary of your researched health services organizations implementing the forecasting methods.
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I want good answer because that for project. thank you (:
- The condition is Diabetes
Q1:Discussion of the health condition; information about the disorder/condition
Q2:Epidemiology of Diabetes
Q3:
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Q.1: Suffixes & Prefixes (15 x 0.3 = 4.5 marks)
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Suffix |
Meaning |
Terminology |
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-gram |
record |
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-algia |
pain |
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-osis |
abnormal condition |
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-plasty |
surgical repair |
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-ist |
specialist |
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-ole |
little, small |
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-ic |
pertaining to |
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-y |
condition, process |
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-sclerosis |
hardening |
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-megaly |
enlargement |
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-globin |
protein |
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-itis |
inflammation |
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-emia |
blood condition |
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Prefixes |
Meaning |
Terminology |
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contra- |
against, opposite |
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anti- |
against |
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dys- |
difficult |
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hemi- |
half |
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ec- |
out, outside |
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mal- |
bad |
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neo- |
new |
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sub- |
under |
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poly- |
many, much |
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de- |
down, lack of |
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nulli- |
no, none |
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trans- |
across, through |
Q.2: The body cavities (5.5 marks)
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Cavity |
Organ(s) |
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The ventral cavities |
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The dorsal cavities |
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Combining Forms (ROOT), Suffixes, & Prefixes |
Meaning |
Terminology |
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inguin/o |
groin |
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umbilic/o |
navel |
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chrom/o |
color |
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adip/o |
fat |
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-type |
picture, classification |
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-eal |
pertaining to |
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-plasm |
formation |
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ana- |
up |
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epi- |
above |
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meta- |
change |
Q.3: Vocabulary (15 x 0.5 = 7.5 marks)
*Nephron:
*Renin:
*Erythropoietin (EPO):
*Dialysis:
*Amnion:
*Corpus luteum:
*Estrogen:
*Fertilization:
*Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH):
*Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG):
*Testosterone:
*Semen:
*(Cowper glands):
*Epididymides:
*The prostate
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What is the Impact on client factors for Schizophrenia, Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar Disorder? Give 3 for each one.
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Define Major Depressive Disorder. Then state the Etiology, Prognosis, Symptoms, Signs and Complications for this condition.
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When you go to the pharmacy, there are many choices
for the same medication (ex. Aspirin). [Store brand, Aleve,
Tylenol, Anacin, Bayer, and so many more]
What specific ingredients of Aspirin that relieve
inflammation, aches and pains?
What is the difference between aspirin,
acetaminophen, and naproxen? Please explain.
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Jasmine is a 65-year-old, non-smoker Hispanic female who is referred by her physician to see you for management of her Type 2 diabetes. She complains of increasing numbness in her feet and occasionally in her fingers, and frequent urination during the day and overnight. She was diagnosed with diabetes type 2 about 10 year ago and has been on metformin drug. However, she was not taking her medicine regularly as she thinks it wasn’t necessary. From interviewing her and reviewing her health record, you learn the following about her:
Education: Low education level (8th standard).
Occupation: Not employed outside the home, babysits infant grandchild on a daily basis
Household Members: Lives with her husband and with one of her four adult children.
Ethnic Background: Latin American, born in Mexico.
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Language: Native Spanish, speaks English – has difficulty reading English
Patient History: Weighed more than 9 lb at birth.
Family history: Mother had type 2 diabetes
Medical History: Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, hypothyroidism, episodic migraines
Physical exam shows the following:
Weight: 201 lbs.
Height: 5’2” inches,
Temp: 98.6 F
BP: 143/88 mm Hg
Heart rate; 80 bpm
Labs: A1C 9.8%; Total cholesterol 144 mg/dL, LDL 116 mg/dL, HDL 54 mg/dL; Triglycerides (TG) 545 mg/dL.
Recommended lab values
HbA1c
< 7.0%
BP
< 140/90 mmHg
LDL-C
< 100 mg/dL)
TG
< 150 mg/dL
HDL-C
> 40 mg/dL in men
> 50 mg/dL in women
Nutritional history
General: Good appetite, with wide consumption of foods and beverages. She plans and prepares meals for the household.
Performed a 24-hour diet recall.
Breakfast: coffee with milk and sugar (several spoons) + sweet bread 3 to 4 pieces
Lunch: chicken and vegetable soup, home-prepared fruit juice (1-2 x 16ounce glass) + soft drink
Dinner: Largest meal – chicken/beef, rice (2 cups) and beans (1½ - 2 cups), 1 corn tortillas (4-6), home-prepared fruit juice (1-2 x16 ounce glass) + soft drink
Afternoon snack: 1 can “natural” cola 1 3 to 4 sugar-free cookies
Evening snack: Cookies + soft drinks
Food allergies/intolerances/aversions: None
Question 1: Based on above case study, answer the following questions. (Total 9 marks)
A. Write three Nutrition diagnostic statements (PES) for Jasmine as instructed below:
One PES from intake domain
One PES from medical domain
One PES from behavioral and environmental
B. Write one Goal for each PES statement, based on signs and symptoms.
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