Faculty of Health Sciences School of Nursing & Midwifery Assignment cover sheet: online submission Complete this cover sheet and copy and paste the whole page at the beginning of your assignment. It should be the first page. The file name must have your FAN‚ topic code and the assignment name or number (for example‚ smit0034_nurs0000_ass1.doc‚ jone0024_nurs1111_ass2.doc). Instructions for submitting assignments in FLO can be found at: http://flinders.edu.au/nursing/studentsandcourses/handbooks-&-forms/general_forms
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INTRODUCTION This case study will discuss the nursing care and needs of Mrs Audrey Smith‚ a 75-year-old female who was admitted to hospital due to fall at home because she had tripped over her dog. She was brought immediately to the Emergency Department by her neighbour. After a thorough assessment‚ Audrey sustained injury and bruises on her left shoulder and forehead following a diagnosed of fractured left neck of femur. Therefore‚ a surgical treatment of Left Hip Arthroplasty has been advised
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I. Introduction………………………………………………………..…1 Objectives………………………………………………………………..……5 II.NursingProcess A.Assessment1. Personal Data………………………………………………….……6 a)Demographic Data…………………………………………….……..6 b)Environmental Status……………………………………….………..6 c)Lifestyle………………………………………………………………7 2.Family History of health and Illness3. History of Past Illness…………………………………………….….………94.History of Present Illness…………………………………………….……….95.Physical Assessment...........................
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* Question 1 2 out of 2 points | | | Which sound is normal to elicit when percussing in the seventh right intercostal space at the midclavicular line over the liver?Answer | | | | | Selected Answer: | Dullness | Correct Answer: | Dullness | Response Feedback: | The liver is located in the right upper quadrant and would elicit a dull percussion note. | | | | | * Question 2 2 out of 2 points | | | Which structure is located in the left lower quadrant of
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The Abdomen 1. Ascites is defined as an abnormal accumulation of serous fluid within the peritoneal cavity. 2. Pyloric stenosis is a congenital narrowing of the pyloric sphincter. 3. Moles on the abdomen are common. 4. The organ in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen is the liver. 5 The four layers of large‚ flat abdominal muscles form the ventral abdominal wall. 6. Pyrosis is a burning sensation in the upper abdomen. 7. The abdomen normally moves with breathing until the age of __7__
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LARGE INTESTINE AND RECTAL CANCER THAT AFFECTS THE LOWERMOST PART OF THE LARGE INTESTINE. ACCORDING TO THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY‚ 1 IN 20 PEOPLE ARE AT A RISK OF DEVELOPING COLORECTAL CANCER DURING THEIR LIFETIME. The exact cause of colorectal or bowel cancer is not known. However‚ it is believed to develop when healthy cells become abnormal and start growing in number and accumulate in the lining of the colon‚ forming polyps. Left untreated‚ polyps may become cancerous. Several factors increase
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Neurological Disorders (Diagnostic Studies) Learning Outcomes * Discuss the various diagnostic studies used in clients with neurological problems Diagnostic Studies A. X-ray of the skull and spine - used to rule out fractures‚ dislocations and curvatures of the spine 1. Preprocedure: * explain the purpose of the procedure; instruct the client to lie still 2. Post procedure: * no follow up is needed B. Lumbar Puncture (LP) - insertion of a spinal
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“What Are the Social Effects of Alzheimer’s Disease?” The growing epidemic of Alzheimer’s Disease plagues more than 4 million people nationwide‚ according to the National Institute for Aging. The social and financial costs associated with Alzheimer’s Disease are on the rise with no relief in sight. Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)‚ is the most common form of Dementia. It is an irreversible disease that destroys the brain over a period of time. AD is equivalent to child development in reverse. Scientists
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3-E HEALTH TEACHING PLAN Subject Matter: Loose Bowel Movement (LBM) Time allotment: 25 mins. General objective: At the end of 15 mins health teaching‚ my client with be able to: * Understand what is Loose Bowel Movement (LBM) * Learn the cause and prevention of LBM Objective | Content | Time Allotment | Teaching strategy & Tool | Resources | Evaluation | After 25 mins of health teaching‚ my client will be able to:Define Loose Bowel MovementIdentify common causes of LBMDetermine some
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Head to Toe Assessment in 5 Minutes (Well‚ maybe a little longer than that) Table of Contents Outline: I. HEAD TO TOE ASSESSMENT IN 5 MINUTES or MORE II. ASSESSMENT BY BODY SYSTEMS III. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE CLIENT WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IV. VITAL SIGNS - TEMPERATURE‚ PULSE‚ RESPIRATION‚ BLOOD PRESSURE V. NEUROLOGICAL ASSESSMENT VI. HEART ASSESSMENT VII. AUSCULTATION OF BREATH SOUNDS VIII. MENTAL STATUS EXAM IX. SHORT PORTABLE MENTAL STATUS QUESTIONNAIRE (SPMSQ) X. HEAD
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