A 37 year old WF presents to your clinic with CC of RLQ abd pain that has been present/persistent for 3-4 days; today she says it's so bad that she can't stand up straight and she is guarding her RLQ. When she walks into the clinic, her hips are flexed and she is bent over, holding her RLQ. She has had fever for a couple days, she says, and tylenol and ibuprofen aren't helping with the pain or with the fever. She says she has been vomiting persistently since yesterday, hasn't been able to keep anything down and now is vomiting a greenish thin clear liquid that "tastes really bad." NKDA, no medical problems, no daily medications. G9T5P0A4L5. Unsure when she had her last normal menstrual period, states that "I don't really keep up with that anymore." Refuses to answer many questions about her sexual history. States, "I just want you to do something about this pain!" No previous surgical history, unsure when she had her last pelvic exam/Pap smear, denies that she has ever had a mammogram. She smokes 2 ppd cigarettes and has since she was 13 years old. Admits to regular marijuana use and methamphetamines "only on the weekends," admits to ETOH on the weekends too, usually about 12 beers/weekend.
VS: T101.4 oral, HR 117, BP 98/60, RR 25, O2 sat 95% on RA, height 66", weight 115#.
QUESTION: Write a SOAP note base on the information presented above.
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A. Who can be a part of the interdisciplinary team? And what are some of the settings you may work with another member of the interdisciplinary team?
B. Why is it important to understand the differences between each member of the interdisciplinary team?
c. What are some similarities and what are some differences between the PSW and the OTA/ PTA roles and responsibilities? How did each role complement each other?
D. What did you learn from the OTA/PTA? Write a S.M.A.R.T. goal on how you can guarantee your success when working with another member of an interdisciplinary team.
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What is your primary reason (means just one) in support of universal health care, and what is your primary reason for opposing universal health care?
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A prescription was written for the following: Rx: AUGMENTIN 400mg/5mL Sig: ii tsp p.o. t.i.d. q8h x 7 days. ( a.) Calculate the daily dose in mg/kg/day if the patient weighs 154 lbs (round to 1 decimal place). (b). If AUGMENTIN is available as 75 mL, 150 mL, and 250 mL containers, which one should be dispensed for this patient to complete the therapy?
You receive the following hospital medication order: Rx: procarbazine (MATULANE) oral capsule 100mg/m2 /day. (a) If the patient is 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 242 lbs, what is their BSA (round to 2 decimal places)? ( b.) How many 50mg capsules need to be administered daily (round to the nearest whole number)?
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A. When working in the home care sector, the support worker might be responsible for lifting a client (manual lift) with the assistance of a family member. What should be considered prior to use the lift except which option?
B. List important considerations the Personal Support Worker must make prior to, during and after the transfer.
C. What is the safe way to transfer a person with a weak or affected side?
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explain the abilities that are assessed by MMSE
?
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why does abdominal distension common in patients with chronic constipation
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Discuss the importance of ethics in healthcare
policy.
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Please answer without plagirism.
1. Anorexia nervosa, Bulimia nervosa, Binge eating disorder, Orthorexia. Choose one eating disorder. Briefly describe the ED, warning signs and symptoms, and health consequences of the disorder. Did you learn anything that was new information to you?
2, Why do you think Orthorexia is a growing concern in our society?
3. What do you think are some causes of disordered eating? Does culture play a role in the development of eating disorders? Explain your answer.
4. List two possible strategies schools, parents, and other influential adults could take to prevent or minimize the occurrence of an eating disorder from developing
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Case: Your friend, Alice, has a brother who was just diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder. Alice wants to understand the disorder a little better so that she can be a supportive sister. Alice knows that you are studying eating disorders in your Nutrition 10 class and thought you might be able to answer a few of her questions:
1. What is Binge Eating Disorder? Is it common?
2. My brother often eats large amounts of food late in the evening after the rest of the family goes to bed, is that typical? What are some other behaviors that he might exhibit that we should be aware of?
3. Is my brother likely to experience any physical health effects from his binge eating disorder? (list at least 3 possible physical effects her brother might experience)
4. How is binge eating disorder different from bulimia nervosa?
5. Alice tells you that her brother is seeing a registered dietitian, a behavioral therapist, and is also attending a support group. Alice was surprised when her brother mentioned he was advised to avoid weight-loss diets in the beginning. Why would his therapist want him to avoid weight-loss diets initially?
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