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    Interstitial oncotic pressure G. Fluid shifts a. Plasma to interstitial fluid shift results in edema i. Elevation of venous hydrostatic pressure ii. Decrease in plasma oncotic pressure iii. Elevation of interstitial oncotic pressure b. Interstitial fluid to plasma i. Fluid drawn into plasma space with increase in plasma osmotic or oncotic pressure ii. Compression stockings decrease peripheral edema c. Fluid movement b/w ECF and ICF i. Water deficit (increased ECF) 1. Associated with symptoms

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    Concept Test Map/Study Guide Test 2 will include chapters 36‚ 38‚ 49‚ 50‚ 53 To prepare for Test 2 please review the following: Communicable diseases (CH38) April 2 a. Stages * Invasion of organism * Incubation period * Prodromal period * Clinical manifestations (S/S) * Convalescent period * Return to wellness b. Immunities * Active immunity naturally acquired – already exposed

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    Cholesterol‚ Toothache) U-LISIMANG BATO (PANCIT-PANCITAN) (Lowers uric acid‚ Rheumatism) B-AYABAS (Diarrhea‚ Wounds‚ Toothache) L-AGUNDI (Cough‚ Asthma‚ Fever) Y-ERBA BUENA (Muscle Pain‚ Athritis‚ Rheumatism‚ Cough‚ Headache) S- AMBONG (anti-Edema‚ Diuretic‚ Anti-Urolithiasis) A-MPLAYA (Diabetes‚ Mellitus) N-NIOG-NIOGAN (Paratism‚ Arcariasis‚ Anti-Helmintic) T-SANG GUBAT (Stomachache‚ Diarrhea) A-KAPULKO (Scabies‚ Anti-Fungal & Athletes Foot) Aromatic Medicinal Plants Contains volatile

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    tank when you get high enough. “Western climbers‚ for example‚ now use bottled oxygen much more often than in the past. Climbers also routinely employ special steroids above 22‚000 feet in order to fend off high-altitude cerebral edema (HACE) and high-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE)‚ which are potentially fatal disorders.”(Source One) Climbing this mountain is extremely

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    inflammatory response to a severe illness or injury o Inflammatory response: cytokines and chemokines out of control ▪ Peripheral vasodilation = hypotension ▪ Capillary leak/permeability = fluids shifts = edema ▪ Clotting cascade = emboli get stuck in capillary beds = tissue hypoxia • Can develop quickly following major surgery‚ trauma‚ or severe burns OR slowly in the case of infection the turns into sepsis. • Risk factors

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    Physiological Integrity 3. Which nursing action will be included in the postoperative plan of care for a patient who has had a transsphenoidal resection of a pituitary tumor? a. Monitor urine output every hour. b. Palpate extremities for dependent edema. c. Check hematocrit hourly for first 12

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    Ricin is a toxic protein found in castor oil plant seeds. The toxicity of Ricin has been known for centuries and was even used by the KGB government to assassinate Georgi Markov‚ a famous journalist who openly criticized the Soviet Union’s communist regime. The toxicity of ricin is caused by its ability to deactivate ribosomes and halt protein synthesis. Therefore‚ Ricin is categorized as a ribosome inactivating protein (RIP). There are two types of RIPs: type I and type II. Type I RIPs are usually

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    prolongs there will be s large volume of water lost which causes dehydration. Also with the uses of diuretics hypotension develops because the factors that were making the blood viscous is being controlled. The clinical manifestations are bipedal edema‚ ascites‚ jugular vein distention and weight

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    compression which helps decrease edema and swelling. Cold compression therapy is useful when treating acute pain from plantar fasciitis‚ particularly following any stretching done to the foot during a physical therapy session. 3. Ultrasound Therapy: Using sound waves ultrasound therapy stimulates the tissue beneath the skin’s surface. The heating effect of ultrasound therapy aids in increasing blood flow in the plantar fascia which helps reduce swelling and edema‚ leading to a reduction in

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    GUIDELINES FOR CLIENT ASSESSMENT FORMS (CA) A minimum of one or a maximum of two Client Assessment (CA) forms are to be handed in each week‚ at the end of your clinical rotation (post-conference) for that week. On the client you have chosen to do a care plan‚ the CA may be handed in with the care plan (the following week)‚ however‚ all other clients’ CA forms are due the week you gave care. CA forms are to be completed (as much as possible) prior to client care and brought to pre-conference

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