Gestational Diabetes The clinic RN reviews Amanda’s prenatal record prior to performing a nursing assessment. Amanda has given birth twice‚ once at 35-weeks (twins) and once at 39-weeks (singleton). All of these children are alive and well. She has had one spontaneous abortion at 9-weeks gestation. 1. How should the nurse record Amanda’s obstetrical history using the G-T-P-A-L designation? A) 3-2-0-1-3. B) 3-1-1-1-2. C) 4-1-1-1-3. D) 4-2-1-0-2. Correct answer(s): C The nurse notes that
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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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1. Characteristics of the following: obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) – the client has intrusive thoughts of unrealistic obsessions and tries to control these thoughts with compulsive behaviors. · Clients who engage in constant ritualistic behaviors may have difficulty meeting self-care needs (i.e. personal hygiene‚ grooming‚ nutrition‚ fluid intake‚ elimination and sleep) · If rituals include constant handwashing or cleaning‚ skin damage and infection
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CONSENSUS Practical steps to improving the management of type 1 diabetes: recommendations from the Global Partnership for Effective Diabetes Management P. Aschner‚1 E. Horton‚2 L. A. Leiter‚3 N. Munro‚4 J. S. Skyler‚5 on behalf of the Global Partnership for Effective Diabetes Management* Linked Comment: Del Prato et al. Int J Clin Pract 2010; 64: 295–304. SUMMARY The Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) led to considerable improvements in the management of type 1 diabetes‚
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Unit Three Workbook Assignment Chapter 4: Diseases and Conditions of the Endocrine System Assignment: For each scenario that follows‚ explain how and why you would schedule an appointment or suggest a referral based on the patient’s reported symptoms. Be sure to first review the “Guidelines for Patient-Screening Exercises” found on page iii in the Introduction section of your Workbook. A male patient calls for an appointment. He reports experiencing the sudden onset of excessive thirst and
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assessed Evaluation should include a fasting lipid profile and a fasting blood glucose level with insulin and C-peptide levels to assess degree of insulin resistance. Obese children newly diagnosed with diabetes should be evaluated for possible diabetic ketoacidosis and initiation of treatment and education Treatment of obesity in children is difficult and involves dietary modification‚ increased physical activity‚ and behavior and lifestyle changes for the whole family Treatment is often a long process
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Introduction Evidence Based Practice (EBP) is defined as “The conscientious‚ explicit and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients. The practice of evidence based medicine means integrating individual clinical expertise with the best available external evidence from systematic research” (Gerrish & Lacey‚ 2010). EBP is critically important in today’s clinical settings because of its potential to save both nursing time and healthcare dollars
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That’s why many people with high blood sugar lose weight. This combination of dehydration‚ excess glucose and acid build-up is known as ketoacidosis and can be life-threatening if not treated immediately. • Over time‚ high glucose levels in your blood can damage the nerves and small blood vessels within your eyes‚ heart and kidney. High glucose levels can also make you more likely to develop
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Religion vs. Medical Care Kaplan College Dwa Adewole April 23‚ 2013 As Mrs. Johnson waits in the doctor’s office‚ she hopes to finally hear after two years of trying to conceive that she is expecting. A very successful twenty eight year old woman feels enthusiastic about her possibility of being pregnant‚ after four years of marriage. Dr. Neil enters the room and began to inform her that she has stage three ovarian cancer and he would like to start treatment as soon possible. Mrs. Johnson looks
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Michelle Rollins November 27‚ 2012 Medication List 1. Adderall: -Indication: Used to treat narcolepsy and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) -Contraindication: Do not use if you have used an MAO Inhibitor such as Parnate‚ Marplan‚ or Azilect. And do not use if you are allergic to amphetamine or dextroamphetamine. -Side Effects: Fast‚ uneven heartbeats‚ dangerously high BP‚ Pain or burning during urination 2. Ambien: -Indication: A sedative used to treat insomnia -Contraindication:
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