girls is 14-16 and boys 16-18. After initial contact with the virus‚ there is an incubation period of 4-6 weeks and then the symptoms start appearing. Symptoms include fever‚ sore throat and lymph adenopathy (swollen and tender lymph nodes). Mono may be called glandular fever as well because of the swelling in the lymph nodes. Fevers can get as high as 102 degrees Fahrenheit and may remain high for 3-4 weeks. Other symptoms include enlargement of the spleen and liver‚ fatigue‚ loss of appetite‚ periorbital
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Biol 2402 NAME ______________________________ CASE STUDY FOR LAB TEST 2 SECTION ____________________________ Raymond‚ a 50 yo pilot‚ was working a transatlantic flight when he noticed an uncommon stiffness and pain in his left leg. Upon rubbing the area he noticed it felt hot. He had played touch football the day before so he passed it off as soreness or a bruise. He also remembered that he had been stung by a bee during the match and that area was also red and swollen with a hard knot
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patient.Rationale: Reduces the risk of spreading the infectionEncourage patient to cover mouth and nose during coughs or sneezes.Rationale: Prevents the spread of infection via airborne dropletMonitor patient temperature‚ degree‚ and pattern.Rationale: Fever patter aids in the disease process and diagnosis.Observe for
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functioning to care received by individuals. Case Facts. A certain woman aged 65 years decided to take a trip to Harare the capital city of Zimbabwe. She stayed in Harare for two weeks then flew back to London. Afterwards‚ she reported of having fever whereby blood tests confirmed she had malaria infection. Her GP also noted she was Obese with high blood pressure besides Osteoarthritis.
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AZITHROMYCINE Generic name: Azithromycin Trade (Brand) names: Zithromax • Canadian trade name: Apo-Azithromycin Available forms: • Injection: 500 mg • Powder for oral suspension: 100mg/5 ml‚ 200mg/5ml; 1‚000 mg/Packet • Tablets: 250 mg‚ 500 mg‚ 600 mg Drug classification: • Pharmacoterapeutic: Macrolide • Clinical: Antibiotic Action: Azithromycin prevents bacteria from growing by interfering with their protein synthesis. Azithromycin binds to the
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Report on how to accurately measure and record the vital signs on a client: Temperature Objectives: Theoretical knowledge on how to take the temperature. What is temperature? Why is temperature taken? Factors that influence your temperature. Where can temperature be taken from? Symptoms of Pyrexia. Procedure to take the task Findings Analysis Evaluation of the process Vital signs are the basis of Nursing. They are taken to measure the
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What would you do if‚ for example‚ you had a lot of money? Never mind your chances of having lots of money are just slightly better than the chances of being abducted by aliens. Even so‚ having a lot of money is a favourite daydream for a lot of us. If had a lot of money‚ I would like to buy a bungalow for my family to live as my current house is quite small. I will provide a luxurious life for my parents as they had taken care of me since birth. I will also provide enough money for my siblings
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life-threatening. That’s why it’s important to seek immediate medical attention if cellulitis symptoms occur. Signs and Symptoms Possible signs and symptoms of cellulitis include: Redness Swelling Tenderness Pain Warmth Fever The changes in your skin may be accompanied by a fever. Over time‚ the area of redness tends to expand. Small red spots may appear on top of the reddened skin‚ and less commonly‚ small blisters may form and burst. Etiology Cellulitis occurs when one or more types of bacteria
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Assignment 008 Task A 1 Every child matters is a national piece of legislation. It aims to support every child‚ whatever their background to have the support they need. It’s put in place so all local agencies such as children’s centres‚ early years‚ schools‚ social services and health services all work and communicate together for the welfare of children. The plan also aims to improve education for children‚ improve children’s health and eradicate child poverty. There are five main outcomes the
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Exclusion Criteria for Childcare and Childminding settings recommended time to be kept away from daycare and childminding Main points • Any child who is unwell should not attend‚ regardless of whether they have a confirmed infection. • Children with diarrhoea and/or vomiting should be excluded until they have had no symptoms for 48 hours after an episode of diarrhoea and/or vomiting. • Coughs and runny noses alone need not be a reason for exclusion but if the child is unwell they should not
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