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    PN 0004C Weekly Clinical Planning Sheet Student Name: S.H Care plan #5 Patient Initials: t.l Age/Sex: 73/f Allergies: Potassium Nurse on Duty: Regin Admission Date: 06/29/2013 Admitting Physician: Dr. Cole Consulting physician: Code status: Hospice‚ dnr Activity Level: As tolerated Diet: nectar thick/puree Patient History and Diagnoses: primary

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    EMR Analysis

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    within CPCSSN specifically‚ extractions are made from Med Access‚ Wolff and Telin Mediplan. The CPCSSN database currently tracks the prevalence of eight major conditions: diabetes‚ osteoarthritis‚ hypertension‚ chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)‚ Parkinson’s disease (PD)‚ epilepsy‚ depression and dementia (CPCSSN‚ 2013). A major issue with utilizing EMR-extracted data for research is that the data is used for a purpose other than that for which it was originally recorded‚ however CPCSSN has

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    which is a life-threatening condition unless it is treated and fluids are replaced. Pathophysiology: The mechanisms potentially responsible for viral diarrhea include lysis of enterocytes‚ interference with the brush border function that leads to malabsorption of electrolytes‚ stimulation of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP)‚ and carbohydrate malabsorption. For bacterial gastroenteritis‚ the pathophysiology involves the elaboration of toxin by enterotoxigenic pathogens and the invasion and inflammation

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    by first and second hand smoke‚ isn’t curable but can be managed before it leads to COPD or death (World Health Organization‚ 2017). According to the World Health Organization‚ some of the secondary and tertiary interventions would include things such as avoiding certain allergens and any non-specifics triggers and medical treatments such as anti-inflammatory medications (Institute of medicine‚ 2011). Managing COPD is best done by first having the patient quit smoking. Quitting will also help with

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    SIADH case study

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    The primary intervention of SIADH includes fluid restriction. In case of acute episodes of SIADH‚ diuretics such as IV Mannitol and IV Furosemide may be given to promote diuresis and free water clearance. In severe cases‚ a hypertonic infusion such as 3% NaCl is administered intravenously for 36-48 hours or until the lab results shows an improved Na level. (Porth‚ 2009). Physiological action and possible complications: Furosemide works by blocking the absorption of sodium‚ chloride‚ and water

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    What symptoms of pneumonia might the nurse expect to see in an older client? Confusion‚ lethargy‚ anorexia‚ rapid respiratory rate. What should the O2 flow rate be for the client with COPD? 1-2 liters per nasal cannula‚ too much O2 may eliminate the COPD client’s stimulus to breathe‚ a COPD client has hypoxic drive to breathe. How does the nurse prevent hypoxia during suctioning? Deliver 100% oxygen (hyperinflating) before and after each endotracheal suctioning. MEDICAL

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    Types of Shock

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    Describe the five different types of shock and include for each‚ its pathophysiology‚ clinical manifestations and treatment. Shock is described as life threatening medical emergency resulting from insufficient blood flow through the body (Huether & Mccance‚ 2012) There are five types of medical shock. These include septic shock‚ anaphylactic shock‚ cardiogenic shock‚ hypovolemic shock‚ and neurogenic shock (Huether & Mccance‚ 2012). Septic shock results from bacteria that multiply in the

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    Research paper on smoking

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    Target: Smokers and Non Smokers Smoking The use of cigarette smoking is a major aspect of our society. Smoking is used in socializing‚ relaxing‚ and even entertaining. Smoking tobacco is sold in a variety of options‚ the most popular being the cigarette. This report examines the irreversible effects of cigarette smoking on various organ systems and challenges the notion that a few years of exposure to smoking will have no lasting adverse consequences. This is to discourage young people from taking

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    Case Study of Rhonda Clark

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    INFECTIOUS DISEASES 1. Group A Strep is least likely to cause which of the following complications: a) scarlet fever b) necrotizing faciitis c) impetigo d) subacute bacterial endocarditis e) glomerulonephritis 2. Septra is used in AIDS patients to prevent which opportunistic organism? a) Pneumocystis carinii b) M. tuberculosis c) S. pneumoniae d) CMV e) Cryptococcus 3. Severe bloody‚ afebrile diarrhea is associated with what bacterial infection? a) Salmonella infection

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    James Edwards 03/04/1985 CU2698 Undertake Physiological Measurements 1. 1.1 2. Physiological state in defined as “the condition or state of the body or bodily functions”. This can be measured when we perform our observations. By measuring a patient’s respiratory rate‚ oxygen saturations‚ peak flow (in asthma patients)‚ pulse rate‚ systolic and diastolic blood pressure‚ core temperature‚ blood sugar‚ pupil reaction and Glasgow coma scale. All these combined measurement can give us an insight

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