COLLEGE OF NURSING Silliman University Dumaguete City Resource Unit On CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT [pic] [pic][pic] Submitted to: Mr. Dominique Ablir Submitted by: Charles Kevin Ramos Rogelli Anne Real August 22‚ 2011 COLLEGE OF NURSING Silliman University Dumaguete City Vision: A leading Christian institution committed to total human development for the well-being of society and environment. Mission: 1. Infuse into the
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Clinical History Comprehensive: Nursing Home‚ dementia‚ diarrhea DOB: 3-17-13 March 14‚ 1995 ANNUAL H&P DICTATION – Completed/Dictated 3-9-95 CODE STATUS: DNR/DNI This resident is an 81-year-old gentleman who is pleasant and cooperative but not a good historian due to his dementia. Chief complaint: Resident has been having diarrhea according to his records for the past week‚ since the 24th of February. He has been having two to three large loose brown stools per day primarily
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Small Penetrating Artery Thrombotic Strokes affects one or more vessels and are the most common type of ischemic stroke. It is also called Lacunar Strokes because of the cavity that is created once the infracted brain tissue disintegrates. • Cardiogenic Embolic Strokes are associated with cardiac dysrythmias‚ usually atrial fibrillation. Emboli originate from the heart and circulate to the cerebral vasculature‚ most commonly the left middle cerebral artery‚ resulting in stroke. Embolic stroke may
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Medical Terminology 8/28/13 The ninth edition of the book is totally fine.YAY. But we need the book. Do a browser check. Blackboard specialist (561) 868-3100 Three things due for each chapter. 1. Upload the test yourself stuff.(try to save it as a pdf file.) 2. If you close a test‚ you cannot re-enter the test.(matching) 3. At the end of each chapter there are purple or yellow ‘fill-ins”. This is due 2:00pm at the NEXT class. Bring scantrons 9/4/13 Dx- Diagnosis Px- Prognosis
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exclude permeability edema. Indeed‚ ARDS is believed to result from a lung vascular injury and increased endothelial permeability in response to a variety of inflammatory conditions‚ while hydrostatic pulmonary edema is caused by heart failure (cardiogenic pulmonary edema‚ CPE) or overhydrating.”( Arif‚ S. K.‚ Verheij‚ J.‚ Groeneveld‚ J. A.‚ & Raijmakers‚ P. G. (2002). Hypoproteinemia as a marker of acute respiratory distress syndrome in critically ill patients with pulmonary edema. Intensive Care
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Critical Care Outline Chapter 66 * Critical care nursing: specialty dealing with human responses to life-threatening problems. * Critical care units (CCUs) or ICUs: designed to meet the special needs of acutely and critically ill pt’s. * Types of critical care: system based‚ medical‚ surgical‚ trauma‚ burns‚ age specific * Rapid response team (RRTs): provide for the delivery of advanced care by specialized teams usually composed of: * A critical care nurse * A respiratory
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This care study aims to outline the care provided to a patient during one 12hour shift. It will present the patients cause and course of ICU admission‚ identify problems both potential and actual‚ focussing particularly and two main problems. The nursing interventions preformed will be critically analysed and supported with research. Finally the care will be critically evaluated areas of possible improvement will be outlined. Patient chosen is a 36yr old male pseudonym ‘Frank’ chosen for the purpose
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HESI REVIEW CH # 1 Lab Ranges * Hgb | * Male 14-18 * Female 12-16 | * High-altitude living increases values. Slight Hgb decreases normally occur during pregnancy | * | * Hct | * Male 42-52 * Female 37-47 | * Prolonged stasis from vasoconstriction secondary to tourniquet can alter values | * | * RBC | * Male 4.7-6.1 * Female 4.2-5.4 | * Never draw specimen from an arm with an infusing IV. | * | * WBC | * 5‚000-10‚000 | * Anesthetics
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ADN 253 FINAL STUDY GUIDE 1. Describe the pathophysiology‚ assessment‚ signs and symptoms‚ nursing diagnosis‚ medical and nursing interventions for the patient with MODS. Pathophysiology • Progressive impairment of 2 or more organ systems • Caused by immune system’s uncontrolled inflammatory response to a severe illness or injury o Inflammatory response: cytokines and chemokines out of control ▪ Peripheral vasodilation = hypotension ▪ Capillary
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constant ache) Not always present if pt has renal disease (don’t have w/ proteinuria or hematuria) Have CVA tenderness (hit hand over kidney)‚ lower abdominal pain‚ intermittent pain(indicates renal stones)‚ flank pain (side) N/V‚ diaphoresis‚ s/sx of shock. Cause: Acute obstruction like stone‚ clot BLADDER- lower ABD pain (usually seen w/ distention) dull‚ continuous pain may be intense after voiding S/Sx: Urgency‚ pain after voiding (from spasms) Causes: Infection‚ cystitis‚ over distended bladder
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