C: CIRCULATION PLAN * Prevention of fluid and electrolyte imbalance‚ dehydration and sepsis (IV fluids) *Jean is vomiting* (check vomitus for blood) * Fluid balance chart * The insertion of IV cannula * Remains Nil by Mouth-insertion of NG tube * Central Pulse - rate‚ volume & regularity * Pulse rate on admission – 98 beats/min * Peripheral pulses * Blood pressure * *Respiratory rate* * Capillary refill (teach importance of removal of nail polish/make up –
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ACUTE CARE NEEDS NPCG2025 STUDENT ID 25586394 Word count: 1986 CASE STUDY On admission to the hospital it is important that Mr Taylor is given an immediate and systematic assessment which will alert the healthcare professionals to any deterioration in his condition. The assessment method used in this case is the Airway‚ Breathing‚ Circulation‚ Disability‚ Exposure (ABCDE) approach. Thim et al (2012) suggests that the aims of this approach are to provide the patient
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BIG FOOD: BEFORE & AFTER RECIPES PAGE 76 + 185 M a r c h /A p r i l 2 0 1 5 TOOLS FOR LIVING WELL Consumer Guide 2015 • Meters • CGMs • Pumps • Pens • Glucose And More! DiabetesForecast.org The Healthy Living Magazine TAKING CONTROL OF TAKES AN EXTRA HAND ® The best way to live with diabetes is to not live with it alone. That’s why Walgreens is right around the corner with the support you need. Our pharmacists are available 24/7 with expert advice and savings on medication and supplies.
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Emilie Kay English 102 Derrick Harriell 3/27/11 When a Women Is Not Ready “A shocking 49% pregnancies in the United States (inside and outside marriage) are unplanned according to the Alan Guttmacher Institute‚ New York. What is more shocking is that approximately half of these 49% unplanned pregnancies result in abortion” (Joshi‚ Neha). Many women who encounter an unplanned pregnancy face the decision between termination and following through with the pregnancy. Unfortunately‚ many of
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Therefore‚ this essay will discuss Mavis given health condition. Mavis is 60 years old retired Nurse who had undergone a laparotomy for an acute bowel obstruction. According to the case study‚ Mavis first day post-op and her recovery has been uneventful. It is stated that Mavis vital signs have all been within normal limits. However‚ that morning‚ Mavis vital signs have somewhat altered with her heart rate has increased to 92bpm‚ her blood pressure has decreased to 105/70‚ temperature is 38.o C.
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HLTEN505C L.G. Due Date: Week 11 (13 May)‚ 2013 As per Ehow web and Nursing Times.net‚ the following table compares the neurological and neurovascular observations. | Neurovascular Observation | Neurological observations | Why to observed | Nerve function and blood flow to an injured extremity | Examination of patient’s nervous system to assess the responses to various stimuli. | What & how to observe | 5 P’s: pain‚ pulses‚ paraesthesia‚ paralysis and pallor | Vital signs and
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Assessment and Management in Multisystem Failure Western Governors University Assessment and Management in Multisystem Failure Assessment of Patient Numerous patients present in an Emergency Department (ED) at a fast pace and nurses must be proficient triaging and prioritizing all patients based on their “medical condition and chance of survival” (Anderson‚ Omberg‚ & Svedlund‚ 2006). The primary assessment should identify the urgent issues and treat those that may become life threatening
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A REFLECTIVE PIECE ON A PATIENT WITH CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE. In this reflective piece of writing I will be explaining how chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects the patient physically‚ psychologically ‚and socially ‚I will also explain how the disease affects his daily routine and how it impacts on his family life. I will give an overview of the clinical signs and symptoms‚ how the disease alters the pathphysiology of the lungs‚ and what these changes cause within
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Eden Shuffield Philosophy: Intro to Ethics George Gittinger 14 Sept 2014 Abortion The word abortion‚ availing itself in two different forms (spontaneous abortion or miscarriage‚ and surgical or medical) is simply used to describe the early ending or termination of a pregnancy. The form discussed throughout the remainder of this essay will be the surgical and medical type. Abortions have been practiced for centuries‚ dating back to the Egyptian era‚ around 1550 BC (historyof.com). The practice
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up small amounts of blood‚ lungs with bilateral crackers and diminished sounds in left lower lobe of lung. Respirations unlabored 18 rpm‚ no use of accessory muscles.Patient states she has to use 2 pillows at night to sleep. Oxygen @ 2L per nasal cannula‚ patient wears 24/7. Heart rate and rhythm regular‚ S1/S2 auscultated‚ apical pulse 68‚ no gallops noted‚ no murmurs auscultated. Abdomen soft‚ nontender to palpation‚ scar from belly button to pelvis (patient has history of C-section and hysterectomy)
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