chest x-ray as well as signs and symptoms of cardiogenic shock. Vital assessment tools in identifying and prioritising the nursing care for Frank consist of the ABCDE of primary survey in conjunction with physical examination such as inspection‚ palpation‚ percussion‚ and auscultation. This case study will explore relevant nursing assessments such as primary survey and physical examination; and the pathophysiology of cardiogenic shock and how it relates to Frank’s presenting signs and symptoms. Primary
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HILLCREST MEDICAL CENTER REQUEST FOR CONSULTATION 1 Patient Name: Gerald Edwards Hospital No.: 11058 Consultant: Gary Sheldon‚ Podiatrist Requesting Physician: Catherine Baker‚ MD‚ Emergency Services Date: 07/16/2011 Request for Consultation: Right foot ulcer‚ complications of diabetes mellitus. HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: The patient well known to me is pleasant 53-year-old diabetic male‚ with a one week history of a six cm diameter grade two diabetic ulceration beneath the medial cuneiform
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acupuncture points of the urinary bladder meridian‚ another three are located on the meridian of the gall bladder. Other tattoos were located very close the spleen and liver meridians (Dorfer et al 1023-24). From x-rays taken‚ this Ice Man suffered from abdominal distress as well as arthrosis of the hip‚ knee‚ ankle‚ and lumbar spine. It is believed that the
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intervention. * Early signs of DKA: * Feeling tired or fatigued * Excessive thirst and/or excessive urination * Signs of dehydration such as dry mouth * Later signs of DKA: * Nausea and vomiting * Abdominal pain * Confusion * Rapid‚ deep labored breathing
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Palpating the chest can yield great information useful to make an accurate diagnosis. Light palpation over the entire thoracic area‚ will assist to identify cutaneous/subcutaneous nodules‚ which can be suggestive of a focal benign inflammatory process and nonlife-threatening‚ nevertheless‚ in other circumstances‚ they can be indicative of metastatic malignancies. Tenderness can be assessed during palpation‚ and it is used to aid in the diagnosis of chest pain‚ localizing a rib fracture‚ or other traumatic
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History and Examination of the Reproductive System Female reproductive history: - Age‚ gravidity (no. of pregnancies‚ including miscarriages/ectopics/stillbirths)‚ parity (no. of livebirths)‚ LMP (last menstrual period) - History of presenting complaints: o Nature and duration o Relation to menstrual cycle o Vaginal discharge o Vaginal bleeding o Urinary symptoms (dysuria‚ frequency‚ urge/stress incontinence) o Bowel symptoms - Previous gynaecological history: o Periods – regular
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between puberty and menopause‚ except during pregnancy‚ and the flow lasts about 5 days‚ the times varying from woman to woman. * Physical Examination: A physical examination is an evaluation of the body and its functions using inspection‚ palpation (feeling with the hands)‚ percussion (tapping with the fingers)‚ and auscultation (listening). A complete health assessment also includes gathering information about a person ’s medical history and lifestyle‚ doing laboratory tests‚ and screening
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DOI: 3/28/2002. Patient is a 45-year old female payroll specialist who sustained injuries to her bilateral upper extremities due to repetitive job duties. Patient is currently diagnosed with other chronic pain; complex regional pain syndrome I of right lower limb; other constipation; and myalgia. Per medical report dated 11/20/2015‚ patient reports that her neck pain has become more bothersome and is having muscle spasms. She also reports severe constipation while taking Oxycontin and Nucynta.
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Jessica Li CARDIOVASCULAR AND PERIPHERAL VASCULAR CHECK-LIST INTRODUCTION ✓ Identify patient by first and last name ✓ Introduce self and title ✓ Address patient by sur name ✓ Inquire about purpose of visit SAFETY ✓ Wash hands ✓ Attention to safety and organization **SUBJECTIVE** REVIEW OF SYSTEMS (In the patient’s own words) CARDIOVASCULAR (Subjective) • Chest Pain: no tightness or pain indicated • Shortness of breath (dyspnea): no shortness
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Pediatric Community – Acquired Pneumonia (PCAP) Group 1 Rivera‚ Geraldine U. Rodicol‚ Arsenio A. Serrano‚ Marian Joyce E. Tumamao‚ Jayson G. Vidad‚ Angelica B. I. INTRODUCTION * Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is one of several diseases in which individuals who have not recently been hospitalized develop an infection of the lungs (pneumonia). CAP is a common illness and can affect people of all ages. CAP often causes problems like difficulty in breathing‚ fever‚ chest pains
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