Patient Case Study: Fluid & Electrolyte Imbalance This patient case study report will outline the contributing factors related to a fluid and electrolyte imbalance‚ whilst assessing the medical and nursing management for the patient. Furthermore‚ an evaluation of the implemented nursing and medical treatment will also be discussed in this report. Introduction: Patient History: Mr. Richards presented to accident and emergency on the 7th October 2004‚ primarily due to the progressive
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failure Feculent breath; foul fecal odor caused by severe bowel obstruction Severe halitosis; foul breath odor can be caused by poor dental hygience or neoplasms or esophagus and stomach Jaundice; yellowish discoloration of skin caused by high bilirubin level associated with liver disease‚ biliary obstruction‚ excessive hemolysis Grey turner’s sign; ecchymosis to flanks indicative of retroperitoneal bleeding Ascitis; intraperitoneal fluid infrequently associated with Anasarca; entire body edema
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Latest Invention: Tea Bag that Uses Nanotechnology to Clean Drinking Water One of the latest inventions developed by researchers from Stellenbosch University in South Africa is a one of a kind "tea bag" that makes use of nanotechnology to clean drinking water‚ making it free from contaminants and bacteria. It would be interesting to note that the "tea bag" is made of the same material that is used to make the actual tea bags. The only difference is that in the Stellenbosch researchers’ invention
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BASIC ORGANIZATION OF THE HUMAN BODY ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1..............................................Cardiovascular System (Circulatory) Chapter 2..............................................Lymphatic System (Circulatory) Chapter 3..............................................Respiratory System Chapter 4..............................................Digestive System Chapter 5...................................
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Physical Assessment Reading notes Monday‚ August 26‚ 2013 TCNS: Physical assessment is the systematic collection of objective data that are directly observed or are elicited through examination techniques‚ such as inspection‚ palpation‚ percussion‚ and auscultation. Subjective & Objective data Subjective data is the data the patient tells you Objective data is the data you collect during the assessment Inspection Performing deliberate‚ purposeful observations in a systematic manner Uses
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NCLEX TIPS: When taking a histamine blockers (ex. Tagamet)‚ small frequent feedings are not necessary; should avoid meat extracts‚ aspirin‚ alcohol‚ and caffeinated beverages. Risk factors for developing pneumonia: advanced age‚ immunosuppressed status‚ underlying lung disease‚ bedridden‚ and post-op. When patient is undergoing paracenthesis it’s important that the nurse places a blood pressure cuff on patient’s arm prior to procedure and leave in place through immediate post-procedure time
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MASINDE MULIRO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY P.O. BOX 190-50100 KAKAMEGA FACULTY OF SCIENCE DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES COURSE TILTE: INDUSTRIAL/FIELD ATTACHMENT COURSE CODE: SBL326 NAME: PAMELA K. MUKWEYI REG. No.: BTE/0517/08 DURATION: 9TH MAY – 20TH JULY 2012 SUBMISSION DATE: ATTACHMENT PLACE:CENTRE FOR MICROBIOLOGY RESEARCH- KEMRI Scope/purpose The Industrial Attachment program fulfils part of the requirement in pursuing the degree
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Renal disease case study This case relates to renal disease; therefore~ purposefully look into the medication use and vocabulary as they relate to renal patients. Vocabulary: Before attempting to work the case study‚ define each of the vocabulary words. Although the words may have several subheadings‚ it will give you a place to begin your inquiry. When reviewing the vocabulary words‚ you might want to ask several questions: who‚ what‚ where‚ when‚ why and how. This should give you a much broader
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Pedia Drill-001 1).Which achievement best characterizes the physical development of a 3-month-old infant? A.) A strong Moro reflex B.) A strong tonic-neck reflex C.) The ability to roll over intentionally D.) The ability to lift the head and chest from a prone position 2. When assessing a 2 year-old child brought by his mother to the clinic for a routine check-up‚ which of the following would the nurse expect the child to be able to do? a) ride a tricycle b) tie his shoelaces c) kick
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1. Introduction Toxicology is defined as "the study of the adverse effects of chemical‚ physical or biological agents on living organisms and the ecosystem" and is based on the 16th century principle that any substance can be toxic if consumed in sufficient quantity. In a general sense‚ the toxicity of a substance could be defined as the capacity to cause injury to a living organism. [1] A highly toxic substance will damage an organism if administered in very small amounts; a substance of low toxicity
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