Case Study 3 – Congestive Heart Failure Patient Case Question 1. Based on the limited amount of information given above‚ do you suspect that this patient has developed left-sided CHF‚ right-sided CHF‚ or total CHF? right-sided CHF Patient Case Question 2. How did you arrive at your answer to Question 1? right-sided CHF = fluid may back up into your abdomen‚ legs and feet‚ causing swelling. Patient Case Question 3. What is a likely cause for this patient’s heart failure? Increasing
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Ms. Boehmer has systolic heart failure. She has reported symptoms of dyspnea with exertions‚ orthopnea (evidenced by “sleeps on two pillows” at night)‚ fatigue (evidenced by “she often feels tired”) and edema (evidenced by “reports that ankles are often swollen in the evening”) alterations in urination (evidenced by “nocturia X 2 and reports she sometimes has a strong urge to void and does not always make it to the toilet in time”). Physical examinations demonstrate S3 gallop. Cardiomegaly is present
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includes: blood pressure of 140/90 or systolic pressure elevated 30mmHg or diastolic elevated 15mmHg above pregnancy level; proteinuria of 1-2+ on a random sample; weight gain over 2lbs per week in 2nd trimester and 1lb per week in 3rd trimester‚ mild edema in upper extremities or face. Patient diagnosed with mild preeclampsia may undergone examinations like urinalysis‚ blood pressure test‚ complete blood cell test and platelet count. Pharmacological treatment include an antihypertensive‚ such as methyldopa
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My vision is to raise awareness within the Kenyan populace of proven current lymphedema interventions with the principle aim of managing limb volume. My mission is to educate and train occupational therapists‚ physiotherapists and nurses on lymphedema care using the evidence based complete decongestive therapy (CDT) intervention. According Fu‚ Deng & Armer (2014) complete decongestive therapy has "highest evidence for best clinical practice" (p.68). This will promote my goal; scholarship of teaching
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Differences in Competencies between nurses prepared at the Associate-Degree level versus the Baccalaureate-Degree level with Patient Case Scenario By: Jaylene Leinbach Grand Canyon University: NRS 430-V November 8‚ 2014 Nursing is a dedication to provide care and support to individuals‚ families‚ and the community. Nurses are patient educators; educating patients on healthier life choices‚ proper medication administration‚ caring for their wounds‚ and how to use health care equipment such
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lids Inspect conjunctiva and sclera Inspect and palpate lacrimal duct Evaluate visual fields by confrontation 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 "Visual acuity checked" "No exophthalmos‚ ptosis‚ periorbital discoloration‚ edema‚ or skin lesions." "No injection‚ icterus‚ lesions‚ edema‚ or foreign bodies." "No swelling and no regurgitation." "Visual fields are full and equal to examiner." Check extraocular movement and lid lad "EOMIs equal without nystagmus‚ no lid lag." Asses for pupillary reaction
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Definition Contents [hide] * 1 Definition * 2 Nursing Care Plans * 2.1 Risk for Injury * 2.2 Deficient Fluid Volume * 2.3 Excess Fluid Volume In hemodialysis (HD)‚ blood is shunted through an artificial kidney (dialyzer) for removal of toxins/excess fluid and then returned to the venous circulation. Hemodialysis is a fast and efficient method for removing urea and other toxic products and correcting fluid and electrolyte imbalances but requires permanent arteriovenous
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HEENT/Respiratory Examination 22-year-old female presents for physical with no chief complaint or concerns. Subjective: HEAD‚ FACE‚ NECK: Patient denies any headaches‚ head injury‚ dizziness‚ neck pain‚ lumps or swelling. No history of head or neck injury or surgery. EYES: Patient denies any problems associated with vision‚ does not wear any form of corrective lenses but does not remember her last vision test. Patient denies any pain‚ redness/swelling‚ watering/discharge‚ or allergies
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Keeping Up With the Jones’s Case Study Directions: Complete Parts 1-6 of this case study. HYPERLINK "http://www.sciencecases.org/jones/jones.asp" http://www.sciencecases.org/jones/jones.asp Submit Answers to the Following Questions: Part I: What two parameters are responsible for creating the movement (filtration and reabsorption) of fluid across the capillary wall? The hydrostatic pressure/blood pressure and osmotic pressure/water pressure. Find a diagram of a capillary – copy/paste
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Assessment findings: BP 136/83‚ HR 86‚ RR 14‚ O2 Sat 96 on oxygen 2L nasal cannula‚ Temp 98.4F‚ abd pain 3/10. Lungs: clear and equal breath sounds; apical pulse: auscultated‚ strong‚ regular; pulses: equal‚ regular‚ strong radial and pedal sites‚ no edema. Capillary refill immediate (less than 2 seconds). Negative Homan sign bilaterally. Pt expresses interest in leaving hospital as soon as possible. Labs: last accu-check 18:46 on 10/14/13: BG 114. Soft diet. Weight: 225 lbs. (102 kg); Height: 5’11”;
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