Other risks can be for the bladder‚ urinary tract infection‚ erosion‚ bladder cancer‚ sexual dysfunction‚ and renal failure. For the bowel‚ some risks are fecal impaction‚ fecal incontinence‚ abdominal distention‚ and constipation‚ and autonomic dysreflexia‚ which can lead to death (Akkus‚ Sezer & Uguelu‚ 2015). For that reason‚ the management of bowel and bladder function for individuals with SCI is a complicated duty that requires meticulous consideration and understanding
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DRUG STUDY DRUG ACTION INDICATION / CONTRAINDICATION NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES Generic Name: Cephalexin Classification: Cephalosporin Dosage: 500 mg capsule Frequency: TID Route: PO Mechanism of Action: They stop or slow the growth of bacterial cells by preventing bacteria from forming the cell wall that surrounds each cell. The cell wall protects bacteria from the external environment and keeps the contents of the cell together. Adverse Reactions: diarrhea‚ nausea‚ sore
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(Davis‚ William 77). Some of the common symptoms are chronic diarrhea/constipation‚ abdominal pain/bloating‚ fatigue‚ irritability‚ and in children growth problems. (“Learn about the” 2). Other not so common symptoms are osteoporosis‚ joint pain‚ short stature‚ skin lesions‚ epilepsy‚ dementia‚ schizophrenia‚ and seizure. (Fassano
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impedance is 428 ? . ? are 10.8 mil. He is paced in the ventricle less then 1 % of the time. In view of his frequent supraventricular tachycardia episode‚ I started him on Lexapro 180 mg p.o. daily. I also warned him that Lexapro might cause constipation. I will see him in follow-up in one month. If he continues to have frequent episodes of supraventricular tachycardia‚ I will start him on comedone. __________________ Kent Clark‚ MD KC/cd D: December 25‚ 2112 T: January 08‚
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balanced diet consists of seven classes of nutrients‚ that is carbohydrates‚ proteins‚ fats‚ vitamins‚ fibers‚ minerals and water. We should eat a lot of carbohydrate-rich food and also vegetables as they contain vitamin C and fibers which can prevent constipation. Besides‚ we should avoid taking in too much oily food like fried chicken‚ fast food and fried fish as they will cause obesity besides increasing the risk of getting diabetes. In fact‚ we should also avoid unhealthy habits like smoking and taking
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Digestion begins in the mouth when one eats food. It begins the moment one takes a sandwich bite. The teeth are used to break the sandwich that contains lettuce and pickles into smaller particles or boluses so that the enzymes can digest the food much easier. Lettuce contains carbohydrates‚ proteins and fat. The tongue helps turn food in the mouth and mix with the saliva in the mouth which contains salivary amylase enzyme. It then passes through the esophagus to the stomach which is a mixer and grinder
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Effects of Codeine on the Human Body Codeine is mainly used as a pain reliever‚ but is also used for the relief of a non-productive cough‚ and as an anti-diarrheal agent. 120mg of codeine administered SC (subcutaneously‚ injected under the skin) provides pain relief equal to 10mg of morphine administered by the same route. Doses used to relieve cough or diarrhea range from 5mg to 30mg. Codeine is absorbed quickly from the GI tract and it’s first pass through the liver results in very little loss
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1. Admit the patient using critical thinking skills to assess and prioritise nursing interventions related to Audrey’s. • Comfort and Safety. Audrey who is diagnosed with fractured left NOF (neck of femur) must be evaluated using pain assessment to obtain the optimal pain management intervention. Analgesics and non-pharmacologic approaches will be helpful to ease her pain and anxiety(Fink‚ 2000). As for her safety‚ the bed must be lowered down‚ side rails up if necessary and all her needs must
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Issue Key Words PHC Nursing Intervention Evidence Based Practice Rationale Effect of Issue on Lola’s Comorbidities or Other Issues Referral with Rationale and Links to Other Issues. Issue One Inadequate Nutrition E.g. Low dairy‚ fruit and vegetable intake. Incorporate favorited foods and maintain as near-normal food consistency as possible‚ such as soft or finely ground food with gravy or liquid added (Monturo‚ et al‚ 2014). This will assist in better patient compliance and easier to digest foods
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Regarded as an osmotic laxative‚ it offers relief from chronic constipation within about 24-48h. Lactulose transits unchanged to the colon (bypassing small intestine) where it serves as an energy source for the carbohydrate-splitting bacteria‚ predominantly Lactobacillus acidophilus and L.bifidus (Luzzana et al.‚ 2003)
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