Circulatory System Composition of Blood Red Cells -These are tiny‚ disc-like cells which do not have nuclei. -In their cytoplasm is the haemoglobin‚ a protein combined with iron. Haemoglobin combines with oxygen in places where there is a high concentration of oxygen‚ to form oxyhaemoglobin. -Oxyhagemoglobin is unstable compound. It breaks down and releases its oxygen in places where oxygen contentration is low. White Cells -They undergo a process of matruation and development in the
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1 RENAL FAILURE Prof. Stroehlein 2 OBJECTIVES Identify patients with Actual /Potential Acute or Chronic Renal Failure and respond with appropriate care Describe alterations in body functions related to Renal self care deficits. Discuss and interpret diagnostic tests related to Renal self care deficits. Discuss social‚ economical‚ cultural factors that impact an individuals self care. Use effective teaching and therapeutic communication skills with parents ‚patients families
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irregular menstrual cycle) (“Bulimia Nervosa”). It also can lead to serious medical complications such as dehydration‚ irregular heartbeat‚ and kidney damage (Cotter‚ 21). It can cause erosion of tooth enamel‚ broken blood vessels in the eyes‚ and cracked and dry lips. Bulimia can tear the esophagus lining which can cause a person to vomit blood. Laxative users can suffer from electrolyte imbalances and colon damage (Cotter‚ 63). Additionally‚ prolonged bingeing and purging can cause unusual dental problems
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Three Day Food Intake Monica Cova SCI/220 December 18‚ 2012 Ms. Walker Three Day Food Intake According to "English- Word Information" (2003)‚ “Part of the secret of success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside” (Quotes: Eating‚ Food). During the past three days I have been keeping a journal of my meals in order to determine my intake compared to the daily recommended intake (DRI). The results I am about to share with you were very surprising to me. From the
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| | | | | |Risk Assessment: Risk for infection r/t Sickle Cell Disease; Risk for fluid and electrolyte imbalance; Fall risk; Braden Score: 22 | Laboratory
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Assignment Submission Course:Health and social care level 3 Assignment Number:Six Date Submitted:28/05/2012 Preferred Feedback Method:Post Online 6.1 Analyse the principle factors‚ which can contribute to anorexia. Understanding the causes of eating disorders is further complicated by the fact that actions that are designed to achieve weight loss can actually cause some disturbed eating behaviour. The effects of semi-starvation‚ also called dieting‚ can cause physiological changes that
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forgotten. The absence of the feminine traditionally associated with nurturing‚ balance‚ and natural cycles‚ suggests a world that has lost touch with these essential qualities. Coleridge highlights the lack of feminine discipline‚ suggesting that this imbalance may have future consequences. This world is then further dominated by a “Storm-blast”‚ which is clearly described as another masculine figure: “He” is “tyrannous and strong: He struck with his overtaking wings”. 41-43) the poem attributes human-like
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activity can cause you to sweat much more‚ in turn leading to dehydration. Climatic conditions such as a very hot heatstroke also induce the same effects as physical activity in terms of sweat and age can be a result of weakened kidneys such as kidneys that are affected by diabetes insipidus. Weakened kidneys cannot retain fluids and most commonly water for long‚ therefore leading to dehydration no matter how
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Sickness And Dehydration What is Dehydration? Well‚ many people confuse the symptoms of dehydration with altitude sickness‚ but at minimally to moderately high altitudes‚ dehydration is responsible for more illness than oxygen insufficiency. Every day you lose water through your breath‚ perspiration‚ urine and bowel movements. For your body to function properly‚ you must replenish its water supply by consuming beverages and foods that contain water. Lack of water can lead to dehydration‚ a condition
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enhances the excretion of unconjugated bilirubin through the bowel. | The infant will exhibit no signs of dehydration‚ clear amber urine output of 1-3 mL/kg/hr‚ and will display appropriate weight gain. | 6. Initiate early feedings and offer feedings ever 2-3 hours.2. Monitor urine specific gravity.3. Administer fluid intake that is 25% above normal requirements. 4. Assess for signs of dehydrations such as poor skin turgor‚ depressed fontanelles‚ sunken eyes‚ decreased urine output‚ weight loss‚ and
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