11144 March 2‚ 2014 Millions of people all over the world have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS or cancer‚ and in some cases‚ both. These two diseases are both very deadly and can cause other problems within a person’s body. HIV/AIDS and cancer are chronic diseases that affect the human body‚ although there are some advantages with HIV/AIDS compared to cancer. Even though there are treatments available for both of these diseases‚ unfortunately‚ a cure has yet to be found. HIV/AIDS is another name
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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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What is the impact of chronic disease wellness programs on health care costs? There is a high impact on health care cost due to chronic diseases. This is mainly due to the lowering of the mortality rate of chronic diseases. In the past there were less people living with these types of diseases or surviving them. There is also an increase in the diagnosis of these types of diseases. With the newer technologies they are able to diagnose more patients properly with these diseases as well as diagnose
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to the injured area (which promotes healing)‚ reduced inflammation‚ decrease in pain‚ and break down of scar tissue and adhesions. Cases in which you should not use electrotherapy include the
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diagnosis and treatment can slow the process‚ ward off complications and improve quality of life. New therapies are on the way‚ but simple prevention is the best treatment of all. After all‚ what is more important than preserving the breath of life? (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: It Takes Your Breath way 1-4). Emphysema is increasing in the United States‚ Canada and other developed countries primarily because of cigarette smoking. It is almost entirely a disease
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Ulcerative Colitis you can see the separation. Location of inflammation is a major factor in terms to the disease. In Crohn’s Disease‚ the area of the inflammation may occur anywhere in the digestive tract from mouth to anus. In Ulcerative Colitis‚ the large intestine (colon) is typically the only site that is affected. However‚ in some people with Ulcerative Colitis sections of the small intestine‚ and the ileum‚ may also show signs of inflammation. Many symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease
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Title Situational Leadership The following scenario reflects a situational leadership Slide 1 Situation Monday at Sub-Acute Unit‚ Doctor’s Day Leader : Billy‚ RN Team members: Mary‚ LVN experienced Judy‚ LVN inexperienced‚ willing to learn Frank‚ LVN experienced John LVN new employee‚ experienced + 3 CNAs & 1 RNA It was a busy Monday for Billy‚ the RN. Two doctors and a nurse practitioner came to visit and examined 21 patients. Both 2 doctors performed
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HYPERTENSION‚also known as high blood pressure‚ is the most common chronic cardiovascular disease in which the blood vessels (arteries) have persistently raised pressure. Blood pressure is the force of blood exerting against the walls of arteries as it is pumped by the heart through out the body. Therefore‚ hypertension occurs when the blood is pushes harder against the arterial wall. It is called the “SILENT KILLER" because it shows no signs and symptoms that is why it is important to check
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Differences between Associates-degree level vs. Baccalaureate-degree level nurses Jasmin Smith Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V-0191 March 13th‚ 2015 Differences between BSN vs ADN nurses I have found many differences in the competency levels of these two degree programs. Some of the differences that distinguish the two nurses include the following: curriculum‚ ADN nurses typically go to a two year community college requiring less credits to graduate than a BSN four year degree. Education
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An analysis of the student’s performance in care management‚ within an acute care setting. This assignment aims to analyse my performance in care management‚ within an acute care setting‚ a scenario has been chosen and areas of clinical governance have been identified and applied to this case. It will conclude with a discussion of what I have learnt from analysing the scenario. Clinical Governance is the application of ethical‚ legal and professional principles. It is a framework through
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