The aim of this study is to provide a detailed account of the nursing care for a patient who is experiencing a breakdown in health. One aspect of their care will be discussed in relation to the nursing process. The model used to provide an individualised programme of care will be discussed and critically analysed. Jack‚ the patient presented through Accident and Emergency to Ward D3‚ an acute medical ward specialising in respiratory medicine. He was admitted due to an exacerbation of dyspnoea‚ which
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bladder contraction urinary retention (Antispasmodic) Bronchial dilation Ipratropium (Atrovent)↓ bronchial secretions↓ salivationContraindicated hx glaucoma | Treat Peptic ulcer/ GI hypersecretionIrritable bowel disease (diarrhea)Bronchospasms‚ COPD‚ IncontinenceParkinson DiseaseGiven Preoperatively to decrease salivation and GI secretions to prevent aspiration | Known drug allergyNarrow angle glaucomaMyasthenia gravisAcute cardiovascular instabilityGI or GU tract obstruction | ↑ heart rate CNS
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Introduction A 65-year-old man‚ Mr. Black was taken to emergency ward complaining of severe abdominal pain from his upper right abdomen to his mid back as sharp and boring pain after ingestion of fatty rich foods. Mr. Black was felt nauseated at that time but did not vomit and stated that he had a similar attack in the past month‚ but ‘none as bad as this’. Mr. Black had an abdomen ultrasound to reveal Mr. Black to suffer from cholelithiasis‚ a formation of gallstones in the gallbladder that blocks
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Mr. John was a 70 year old male‚ 170 lbs‚ 5’4" with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He had a smoking history. He was transferred from the hospital to the Nursing home before six months. He had a history of congestive heart disease and osteoarthritis. When I assessed him‚ he had a weak but persistent cough‚ and midsternal chest pain from coughing. He had an elevated temperature and Oxygen saturation was 89%. Other vital signs were stable. He had a dry skin‚ redness‚ and irritation of
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inpatient psychiatric services and immunizations. UF Health Shands HomeCare program offers a variety of programs individualized for every patient (UFHealth‚ 2016). The “Our Pathway Programs” help with disease management (i.e. heart failure‚ diabetes‚ COPD); orthopaedic recovery; wound care; IV therapy; medication management; fall risk assessment; caregiver assistance and education; and the overall improvement of the well-being of the patients. How do these healthcare systems describe their own quality
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future. My patient was a man of 68 years old who ws very good with me. He came to the Emergency room on november 2 because he was having fever of 102 F of unknown causes and weight loss of 17 lbs in 2 months. Patient have a long history of Hepatitis C‚ COPD‚ arthritis ‚ hypertension ‚ GERD‚ insomnia‚ catarat and pherpheral neurophathy so it was really interesting to go through his chart and look everyhting. I did the assessment on him but I fell nervous of
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wall shape & movement‚ intercostals recession. 2. Listen – wheeze 3. Measure – obs‚ peak flow‚ sputum colour and consistency COPD Chronic‚ progressive and irreversible‚ Exaserbations with or without infection ‚ element of reversibility. Possible C0 2 retainers. PC – increased SOB HPC – started with a cough which developed into chest wheeze and tightness PMH ? COPD ( inc previous exacerbations) normal levels of exercise tolerance. DH – inhalers‚
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and will become a reservoir of the virus 2. Standing water will serve as a breeding place for the mosquitoes Mode of transmission By the bit of an infective Aedes Aegypti mosquito Incubation Period 4-6 days (minimum: 3 days; maximum: 10days) Pathophysiology * Each of the 4 types of Dengue virus can cause either classical or dengue hemorrhagic fever. * Virus enters the blood stream * Neutralizing antibodies are produced principally against the virus type * Because of the production of
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Irritability Another Cold‚ Another Flu Lung Cancer Constricted Blood Vessels High Cholesterol Heart Disease Stained Teeth Smelly Hair Diabetes Complications Erectile Dysfunction Early Menopause Problems with Pregnancy Appetite Suppressant Coughing COPD Bronchitis Too Much Clotting Blood Cancer Yellow Fingers Wrinkly Skin Bad Teeth Infertility Cancer Connection Cervical Cancer Problems for Newborns The Effects of Smoking on the Body Tobacco smoke is enormously harmful to your health. There’s no safe
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Chukurah‚ “The main health risks in tobacco pertain to diseases of the cardiovascular system‚ in particular myocardial infarction (heart attack)‚ cardiovascular disease‚ diseases of the respiratory tract such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)‚ asthma‚ emphysema‚ and cancer” (42). Smoking may lead to many unpleasant outcomes such as heart disease‚ throat cancer‚ and lung cancer. Cancer is one of the common hazards of smoking. Cancer tends to affect most of the common uses of cigarettes
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