1. . The initial response by the nurse to a delusional client who refuses to eat because of a belief that the food is poisoned is A) "You think that someone wants to poison you?" B) "Why do you think the food is poisoned?" C) "These feelings are a symptom of your illness." D) "You’re safe here. I won’t let anyone poison you." A: "You think that someone wants to poison you?" This response acknowledges perception through a reflective question which presents opportunity for discussion‚ clarification
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Tracey west course code south1514 1858 word count “Choose a medical condition that’s interests you and research it. Write about the possible uses of hypnosis in the treatment of the condition as you see them”. In this essay I hope to demonstrate a good understanding of this horrid chronic illness. It affects the person‚ both physically‚ and mentally. Also how hypnosis can help to ease the symptoms. This illness can be definitely defined as chronic. This is diagnosed
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Learning about the field of Rehabilitation Counsel I first acquired knowledge about the field of rehabilitation counseling (RC) through my employer. About two years ago‚ I was searching for new employment opportunities‚ although I was gainfully employed and still is. However‚ on my employer’s website page‚ one position was engrained into my memory. It was the position of a RC. The job description was appealing due to the fact of improving clients living‚ education‚ and work environments. That position
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Nicole Turner Mattie Kohen A&P 22 June 2010 Hirschsprung’s Disease Hirschsprung’s Disease was named after Harold Hirschsprung‚ a Danish physician‚ in 1886. It is a congenital disorder which means it is present at birth. It is an enlargement of the colon where ganglion cells‚ or nerve cells‚ are not present. This results in improper movement of the muscles in the bowel causing chronic constipation. The only certain method of diagnosis is a rectal biopsy. We will explore the symptoms‚ causes
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Nursing 120 Study Guide Urinary Elimination 1) Kidneys – The left kidney is higher than the right kidney due to the position of the liver. Filters waste products of metabolism that collect in the blood. They remove waste from the blood to form urine. The kidneys maintain balance between retention and excretion of fluids ( play key role in fluid and electrolyte balance). The normal adult urine output is 1200 to 1500 ml/ day. An output less than 30 ml/hr indicates possible circulatory‚ blood volume
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Toxins play a central role in diseases such as; a) Influenza b) Coronary Artery Disease c) Tetanus d) Diabetes Antibiotics are used to treat which of the following sources of infection? a) Bacteria b) Fungi c) Viruses d) All of the above A systemic infection is: a) An infection that is in the bloodstream b) An infection that affects only one organ c) An infection that affects only one body part d) An infection that
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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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Small Intestinal Obstruction Client’s Data: Name: Mr. X Age: 40 Gender: male Address: Bagong Tuklas‚ Brgy. San Agustin‚ Novaliches Quezon City Civil Status: Married Chief Complaint: Abdominal Pain & Constipation Admitting Diagnosis: Small Intestinal Obstruction Final Diagnosis: Hiatal Hernia Family Health Illness History It was revealed in the diagram that on father side‚ Mr. T’s grandfather is hypertensive and has Diabetes mellitus‚ and his grandmother died because of old age
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Patient Scenario V.S.‚ 82 year old female is admitted to rehab for colon resection related to colon cancer. Past medical history includes ulcerative colitis x 20+ years‚ hypothyroidism‚ hypertension‚ and dementia. Surgical history includes hysterectomy at age 63. Vital signs T 98.2‚ P91‚ BP136/81‚ R 18‚ O2 sat 96% room air‚ and denied any pain on admission. Patient is alert and oriented x1-2‚ needs frequent redirection. Lungs clear‚ breathing even and unlabored. S1S2 noted‚ no murmurs. Abdomen
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Clostridium Botulinum Microbiology 204 Professor G. Corwall June 25‚ 2014 Botulism is a rare neuromuscular disorder caused by toxins produced from Clostridium botulinum. Food borne botulism most commonly occurs when food has been improperly processed or stored. Witoonpanich (2008) stated that while mass contamination of commercial food products occasionally occurs‚ most cases of botulism can be directly linked to home canned products or in small batch "artisanal" foods.
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