Discuss a nursing care plan for bladder training for the elder.
Discuss a nursing care plan for bowel training for the elder.
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Benefits/ risks with neuromuscular blockage meds
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*Patient Carolyn is working with a nutritionist who told her that it is okay to take vitamin C and B daily. She recommneded that she not take vitamin E daily. Carolyn asks you why she can't take vitamin E everyday. What do you say to Carolyn?
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The purpose of this assignment is to gain a better understanding of the code sets used for medical billing. These sets can be complicated, but you will learn in the EHR#8 assignment this week, that the EHR practice management functions for billing can use the clinical information to help you with code selection.
Coding Classification Sets for Medical Coding and Billing
Code Set |
When is this Code Set used? |
Format |
Example |
Source |
CPT Category I |
CPT Category I codes are used to bill medical procedures, technologies, and services |
five characters long and may be numeric or alphanumeric. |
99215--Office or other outpatient visits for an established patient. |
The American Medical Society (AMA) |
CPT Category II |
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CPT Category III |
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HCPCS Level 1 |
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HCPCS Level II |
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ICD-9 CM |
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ICD_10 CM |
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ICD-10 PCS |
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ICD-11 |
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If you had the power, what law would you enact to prevent chronic disease?
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1,Diagram and describe a simple spinal reflex. Be sure to indicate all of the major components, and explain what they do. Indicate how a spinal reflex could be more complex than this simple reflex, and explain why a reflex might have to be complex. Give at least two examples to illustrate your point (just brief descriptions). How does a cranial reflex differ from a spinal reflex?
2, Describe the structure of blood vessel walls. Be sure to include all classes of blood vessels, showing how they are similar and how they differ among themselves. For major components, briefly (a few words) state the function.
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5. Describe your thoughts and personal experiences about working with a medically or physically compromised patient.
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What actions should the nurse take when performing oral care for a dependent client?
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You have reviewed EPIC for Mr. Jackson and found that he was admitted to the hospital 2 days ago with the diagnosis of liver cirrhosis. He is 64 years old, 5’7”, and 155 lbs. He has a history of CHF and atrial fibrillation, has a saline lock, O2at 2 LPM and is able to be up in room as tolerated. He is on a 2-gram sodium diet. HOB up at least 30 degrees. Mr. Jackson is experiencing some swelling in his feet and ankles and is complaining of being short of breath.
Medications:
Amiodarone 200mg PO twice a day
Lisinopril 10 mg PO each morning
Metoprolol succinate 50 mg each morning
Furosemide 20 mg PO each morning
Warfarin 5mg PO each evening
Digoxin 0.25 mg PO each morning
Labs
Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) – 90 Units/L
Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) – 300 Units/L (5-30 U/L)
Albumin - 1.8 g/L
Sodium – 156 mEq/L
What is the rationale for the bed to be up at least 30 degrees for this patient?
What electrolyte needs to be monitored based on the medications this patient is taking?
What vital signs would need to be monitored based on the medications this patient is taking?
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You are on call and have been alerted by the media of a shopping mall bombing involving multiple injuries. The hospital has more than 40 injured in the emergency room. Viorel is a 10-year-old boy with multiple trauma due to a dirty bomb in the shopping mall. He is scheduled for an emergency exploratory laparotomy. His blood pressure is low, and his pulse rate is dropping.
1. You have arrived in the OR How do you prepare to receive casualties from a “dirty bomb”?
2. Viorel has multiple open wounds and is still wearing his clothes. What are the first priorities of treatment?
3. Viorel is being cared for in the surgical suite. In addition to the abdominal trauma, what other injuries may be seen with a “dirty bomb”? In what order do you think the potential injuries will be treated?
4. Describe how to decontaminate yourself if you are exposed to a nuclear device.
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legal practice disruptive behavior & ethical practice powerpoint
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how was DMAIC used to solve a specific problem in chapter 7 case studies from the Basics of health care Performance improvement
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Complete the required pharmacological information for the following medications: Lasix, Lomotil, Metmorgin, Morphine, Norflex
1. Trade name: ___(Lasix)_____________________
2. Generic name: _________________________________
3. Classification of the drug:
_______________________________________________________________________________________
4. Description of the drug and recommended doses (adults and
children): _____________________________________________
5. Side effects:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
6. Contraindications:
________________________________________________________________________________________
7. Nursing considerations:_____________________
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