NURSING MANAGMENT OF A PATIENT WITH LEUKEMIA Yessenia Campos Nursing 254‚ Section L01 Professor Tangney February 20‚ 2015 Abstract The purpose of this paper is to discuss the blood cancer leukemia. It will entail a detailed description of the condition‚ etiology‚ risk factors‚ medical care ‚ nursing care. Hematological and immunological functions are necessary for gas exchange‚ tissue perfusion‚ nutrition‚ acid-base balance‚ protection against infection and
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Assessment The nurse is completing Jared’s emergency center admission assessment. 1. To support the admitting diagnosis of acute pancreatitis‚ which question should the nurse ask Jared? A) "Do you currently‚ or have you ever‚ smoked cigarettes?" Feedback: INCORRECT Cigarette smoking does not cause an acute exacerbation of pancreatitis. B) "How often do you drink alcohol‚ and when was your last drink?" Feedback: CORRECT Long-term use of alcohol is commonly associated with the development of
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Question 1 1. According to the OIG‚ the use of copy and paste functions to clone information in EHRs creates: I. Difficulty for coding and billing staff members to tell which activities were competed in the current visit‚ possibly leading to inappropriate charges II. An easy way for unethical providers and/or unethical staff members to use “cloned” information to create fraudulent records or claims. III. A clear picture of services provided during the patient’s stay IV. Accurate and complete documentation
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A M o d e r n A p p ro a c h t o t h e Tre a t m e n t o f C e l l u l i t e Anthony M. Rossi‚ MDa‚b‚ Bruce E. Katz‚ MDb‚c‚* KEYWORDS Cellulite Laser lipolysis Skin laxity Nd: YAG laser for cellulite KEY POINTS Cellulite is a well-documented condition and‚ although many treatment options have been purported‚ few have lasting clinical results. The use of laser and light-based devices‚ in both a noninvasive and a minimally invasive fashion‚ has augmented the understanding and approach
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· Glucose‚ ATP · Sugar converted from the foods we eat (mitochondria is the responsible cell). · Basic nutrient of the cell. · Building blocks for energy in the form of ATP (adenosine triphosphate). · Process known as metabolism – the cellular function of converting nutrients into energy. · EMT · Min. lv. Of cert. for ambulance personnel. · Provide basic lv. Medical and trauma care & trans. to medical facility. · Responsibility: · Personal safety · Safety of the crew‚ patient‚ and bystanders
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Page 1 ANAESTHESIA PRACTICE Issue 22 SPINAL ANAESTHESIA SPINAL CORD ANATOMY VERTEBRAE Vertebral column is central bony pillar of the body. It is composed of 33 vertebrae; 7 cervical‚ 12 thoracic‚ 5 lumbar‚ 5 sacral and 4 coccygeal. Sacral hiatus is th th formed because of incomplete 5 and sometime 4 sacral laminae. A typical vertebra consists of a rounded body anteriorly and a vertebral arch posteriorly (arch consists of two pedicles and two laminae). The vertebral arch encloses the vertebral
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Endotracheal Intubation Competency Assessing and assuring an open airway and ventilation are two of the most important and sometimes challenging tasks that a paramedic will have. Without a way for air to enter and exit the lungs‚ human life is immediately compromised. It is for this reason that airway and ventilation skills are a vital part of paramedic education and training (Sanders‚ 2007). Endotracheal (ET) intubation is a procedure by which a tube is inserted through the mouth down into
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Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing‚ 8th Edition Chapter 50: Nursing Management: Endocrine Problems Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient with suspected acromegaly is seen at the clinic. To assist in making the diagnosis‚ which question should the nurse ask? a. “Have you had a recent head injury?” b. “Do you have to wear larger shoes now?” c. “Are you experiencing tremors or anxiety?” d. “Is there any family history of acromegaly?” ANS: B Acromegaly causes an enlargement of the hands and feet. Head
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Circulatory system From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation‚ search This article is about the organ system. For the band‚ see Circulatory System. For transport in plants‚ see Vascular tissue. Circulatory system | | The human circulatory system. Red indicates oxygenated blood‚ blue indicates deoxygenated. | Latin | systema cardiovasculare | The circulatory system is an organ system that passes nutrients (such as amino acids‚ electrolytes and lymph)‚ gases‚ hormones
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INTRODUCTION Diabetes is not a single disease with a single cause. It is one of the chronic diseases that cannot be cured but can be controlled. It is happen due to a defect in the body’s ability to convert glucose to energy. When food is consumed‚ it is digested and converted into fats‚ protein or carbohydrates. Foods that affect blood sugars are called carbohydrates. When carbohydrates are digested they are converted into glucose. Individuals with diabetes should eat carbohydrates but must
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