Discuss the consultation/referral that would need to take place for an alcohol dependent patient?
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COURSE: FAMILY RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
Discuss the resources available to a family, with practical examples to support each argument. Discuss how the principles of resource allocation influence how these resources are allocated in the family..
*NB: Not more than 6 pages*
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Beriberi is caused by not getting enough thiamine in your diet. Symptoms include swelling, tingling, or burning sensation in the hands and feet, confusion, difficulty breathing (from fluid in the lungs), and uncontrolled eye movements (called nystagmus).
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In what way has the role of the nursing professional changed or not changed the image that prevailed in 1907?
Is Nursing Today Really A Profession?
How is nursing socially consolidated as a profession in our times?
What are the challenges facing the Nursing profession in the 21st century?
Do you consider that the ethical values of altruism, autonomy, human dignity, integrity and social justice are fundamental in the practice of nursing? Why?
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Description:
Sylvia Gonzales, a 51-year-old female, is at the office for a 3-month return check for her newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetes. She states that she has taken the medication she received for her “sugar” and she knows the doctor wants to a do a special “sugar test” this time. Her medication list includes Januvia® 100 mg daily.
The physician has ordered a fasting blood sugar (FBS) and a hemoglobin A1C blood test. You will need to perform both of these waived tests in your office lab.
Discussion Questions:
Identify equipment used by a medical assistant in an office laboratory.
You will be measuring Sylvia’s fasting blood glucose using a glucometer. You know this is classified as a waived test. What does the classification of waived test mean?
The glucometer contains an instrument called a photometer. How is blood glucose measured using a photometer?
Measuring blood glucose is a quantitative test. What does this mean?
What type of controls do you expect to use when measuring Sylvia’s blood glucose?
When should you run the controls?
Please answer all 6 questions separately. Thank you so much.
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Jane Smith a 21 year old client is admitted with infective endocarditis the client has a history of meat rail valve prolapse and a recent strep throat infection when she started when she felt better she stopped taking the antibiotic she presents to the telemetry unit with ostler Noah's presents on the path of her fingers and toes and Janeway lesions on the palms of her hands and soles of her feet she has splinter hemorrhages present on her fingernails the nurse knows that the spleen is enlarged and tender during palpation the client is lethargic and stated she has no appetite and has lost 5 lb in the past week and 10 pounds in 2 weeks before because she has no appetite she complains of muscle aches in her lower back and thighs and joint pain everywhere the vital signs are temp 102 blood pressure 90 over 50 heart rate 110 a minute what nursing management is needed for the client
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What is the difference between a mut-driver gene and an epi-driver gene? and can driver genes have passenger gene mutations? explain please
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I need a response to this discussion please, It should be two paragraphs.
According to the researchers, melatonin has many uses, common being insomnia, and jet lag. It is also used for heart disease, symptoms of menopause, benzodiazepine withdrawal in the elderly, breast and prostate cancer prevention and treatment, fibromyalgia, IBS, epilepsy, pulmonary sarcoidosis, and to increase chances of pregnancy in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome. Topical melatonin is used to prevent and treat sunburn. In a study done by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, melatonin was given to severely burnt rats with less than 60% kidney function. After administration, the glomerular filtration rate was drastically improved and creatinine and BUN levels dropped. It also reduced inflammatory response by inhibiting inflammatory cytokines and increasing the action of inflammation reducing cytokines. In their study they concluded that melatonin activates sirtuin 1, a nicotinamide adenosine dinucleotide dependent deacetylase that regulates hepatic lipid homeostasis, which has a protective and therapeutic effect on the kidneys. They believe this serves as evidence that melatonin has the potential to improve renal function and prevent acute kidney injury in burn victims (Bai et al., 2016). recommended dosage for insomnia ranges from 0.5 to 5mg. it should be taken 1 hour prior to bedtime. For other indications, there are no widespread recommended dosage amounts for melatonin. The doctor decides on the dosage based on the individual needs of the patient, usually as a part of multimodal treatment. Side effects of melatonin may include nightmares and a hangover effect. A lower dose can prevent this. Probiotics is largely used by alot of people but has not been approved by the Food and Drug Board for its medical uses, but its recommended by medical professionals for people with digestive problems. Its recommend to be used as a complimentary treatment. It is not approved by the FDA, but it helps for treatment and prevention of diarrhea and irritable bowel syndrome. It may play a role in aiding digestion for patients suffering from some digestive diseases, including irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (Stevens, 2016). The recommended dosage is 250 mg – 500 mg two to four times a day. The properties of probiotics may help strengthen homeostasis and thus reduce side effects associated with cancer and other disease treatments (Mego, Holec, Drgona, & Hainova, 2013). Probiotics alters the properties of gut microorganisms, which range from their growth to their metabolism and use of nutrients. These alterations appear to influence glucose and fat metabolism in the host (Arora, Singh, & Sharma, 2013). Side effects are bloating, constipation, and flatulence. Antifungal medications may decrease effectiveness of probiotics, but there is limited data to support contraindications of this supplement. Since, this is not approved by the FDA,nursing intervention is to educate patients and other groups to read package labels carefully to ensure safe and efficacious use.
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What is your personal theory of nursing?
If you have never thought about it until now, just start somewhere. It doesn't need to be more than a couple of paragraphs long and there are no right or wrong answers.
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The purpose of this assignment is to distinguish health economics from other forms of economic study.
Write a 500-750 word essay addressing the following criteria:
Use two or three peer-reviewed scholarly resources.
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The purpose of this assignment is to compare the different market structures within the realm of health care. Identify the four basic market structures, describe their role within health economics, describe the advantages and disadvantages of each market structure, and provide a specific health-care-related example of each market structure. Please use two or three peer-reviewed sources to assist you with this assignment.
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Although over-the-counter drugs have been found to be safe when taken as directed, what should the nurse consider telling the patient about problems related to over-the-counter drugs?
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2. Describe the following drug-related effects and concepts: to. peak drug level b. drug valley level c. agonist d. antagonist and. secondary effect F. adverse effect g. toxic effect h. biological half life i. initial loading dose j. tolerance 3. List five (3) nursing interventions to prevent errors in administering medications and (3) cultural considerations that must be taken into account in administering medications.
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