Major Care Plan Student Name: Jane Doe Date of Care: 10/15/13 Pt. Initials: RC Rm #: 453-2 Chief Complaint: Abdominal Pain Medical Diagnosis: Acute Appendicitis/Laparoscopic Appendectomy BCF’s & Power Components Universal Self-Care Requisites Developmental Requisites Health Deviations Requisites Self-Care Deficits Unable or Unwilling: BCF: 1. Age: 64 years 2. Gender: Male 3. Developmental State: a. (Erikson Theory) Integrity vs. Despair. b. Cognitive: Alert/Oriented
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Arthritis Care & Research Vol. 64‚ No. 4‚ April 2012‚ pp 465– 474 DOI 10.1002/acr.21596 © 2012‚ American College of Rheumatology SPECIAL ARTICLE American College of Rheumatology 2012 Recommendations for the Use of Nonpharmacologic and Pharmacologic Therapies in Osteoarthritis of the Hand‚ Hip‚ and Knee MARC C. HOCHBERG‚1 ROY D. ALTMAN‚2 KARINE TOUPIN APRIL‚3 MARIA BENKHALTI‚3 GORDON GUYATT‚4 JESSIE MCGOWAN‚3 TANVEER TOWHEED‚5 VIVIAN WELCH‚3 GEORGE WELLS‚3 AND PETER TUGWELL3 Guidelines and recommendations
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Hip Fracture and fall during not a candidate for surgery‚ CHF 2.Buck’s traction applied 3. Assessment: Limited mobility‚ SOB‚ confusion‚ does not want to get out of bed due to pain & fear of falling‚ 4. Meds: Hydrocodone 7.5 mg/acetaminophen 325mg 1 to 2 tab PO‚ PRN for pain Tylenol 650 mg 2 PO‚ PRN for pain | NURSING DIAGNOSIS ------------------------------ Knowledge deficit for pain management r/t lack of follow up with instructions
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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) Introduction of the Lungs: The primary role of our respiratory system is the exchange of gases in our blood stream. As we inhale our lungs take in Oxygen (O2)‚ as we exhale our lungs release Carbon Dioxide (CO2). The major parts of the respiratory system consist of; The upper respiratory tract consists of the nose‚ sinuses‚ mouth‚ larynx and throat. The lower respiratory tract consists of trachea‚ bronchial tubes and the lungs. The right lung
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have no complications with the medication‚ but another person who uses the same medication may experience complications in a month or a few years. Drug treatment is divided up into four different categories‚ non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs‚ acetaminophen‚ narcotics and pain clinics (Steinhart & Cepo‚ 2014). Anti inflammatory drugs are the first most commonly prescribed medication‚ but it is the one that Crohn’s patients should be most concerned about. It can cause flare ups‚ such as increased diarrhea
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pain‚ maintain the joint flexibility and improve the joint and the overall function. There are different ways to treat Osteoarthritis. This treatment could consist of surgery‚ drugs‚ physical and work-related therapy and supplemental therapy. Acetaminophen can be used as medication; it doesn’t reduce inflammation‚ but it relieves pain. Other medications could be Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)‚ which reduce the inflammation and reduce pain. Over-the-counter NSAIDs consist of ibuprofen
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Ice X 20 minutes NOW X- Ray: Bilateral Knees Naproxen 220 mg tab 1 tab by mouth BID Acetaminophen 500 mg tab 2 tabs by mouth every 8 hours as needed for pain Biofreeze 1 packet 1 application every 4 to 6 hours to bilateral knees as needed for pain Soft Knee Brace to bilateral Knees Ice at home tonight Disposition: Full Duty; Follow up tomorrow
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Boaters‚ when is the last time you checked your first aid kit? If you can’t recall‚ then it’s time to make sure that your first aid kit is waterproof and fully stocked with fresh supplies. You want to be prepared to deal with common medical issues ranging from sunburn and insect bites‚ headaches and nausea‚ and cuts and fishhook injuries. Feeling ill or getting hurt on the water is bad enough. Not having anything on hand to treat the problem can turn a manageable issue into a more serious situation
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is highly unlikely that anyone could do it is practically impossible. Stephen Sidney said “No acute lethal overdoses of cannabis are known‚ in contrast to several of its illegal (for example‚ cocaine) and legal (for example‚ alcohol‚ aspirin‚ acetaminophen) counterparts." (Sidney‚ 2003). Joycelyn Elders said “Unlike many of the drugs we prescribe every day‚ marijuana has never been proven to cause a fatal overdose." (Elders‚
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Chapter 57: Nursing Management: Acute Intracranial Problems Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Family members of a patient who has a traumatic brain injury ask the nurse about the purpose of the ventriculostomy system being used for intracranial pressure monitoring. Which response by the nurse is best? a. “This type of monitoring system is complex and it is managed by skilled staff.” b. “The monitoring system helps show whether blood flow to the brain is adequate.” c. “The ventriculostomy monitoring system
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