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    urinary output. Measure specific gravity as indicated.•Percuss/palpate suprapubic area.• Encourage oral fluids up to 3000 mL daily‚ within cardiac tolerance‚ if indicated.• Monitor vital signs closely. Observe for hypertension‚ peripheral/dependent edema‚ changes in mentation. Weigh daily. Maintain accurate I&O.• Provide/encourage meticulous catheter and perineal care.• Recommend sitz bath as indicated.• Catheterize for residual urine and leave indwelling catheter as indicated. | • May minimize

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    8% of all pregnancies. Increased risk is associated with first pregnancies‚ advanced maternal age‚ African-American heritage‚ multiple pregnancies‚ and a past history of diabetes‚ high blood pressure‚ or kidney disease. Symptoms Return to top Edema (swelling of the hands and face present upon arising) Weight gain In excess of 2 pounds per week Of sudden onset‚ over 1 to 2 days Headaches Note: Some swelling of the feet and ankles is considered normal with pregnancy. Additional symptoms

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    Learning Plan 1: Chapter 43 Take Home Case Study     Name:   Assessing an Unconscious Client                                                                                                                                                                                 ____/ 35 total Client ’s Name: Amy Braden Abstract:Amy Braden‚ age 24‚ is injured in an automobile accident. Upon arrival in the emergency room‚ she is unconscious. Objectives: 1. Identify specific topics for consideration during

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    Discussion Black esophagus‚ also known as "acute esophageal necrosis" or "acute necrotizing esophagitis"‚ is an uncommon medical condition that displays a startling visual image during esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). The condition presents as a diffuse‚ black-appearing esophageal lining that stops abruptly at the gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) 13. Ischemia and acid reflux are widely recognized as the primary pathophysiological mechanisms of this disease. 15. Black esophagus in postmortem examinations

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    Pathophysiology final review. 1. PKU - happens to children (kidney disease) due to improper dietary management. Results in mental retardation. 2. Fragile Fontanele- (Hydrosefalis) Increase intracranial pressure/sutures area become separated. 3. Retinal Detachement- painless‚ floaters‚ particles‚ blurred vision‚ flashes of light. 4. Pericarditis- Inflammation of the pericardia‚ chest pain‚ high fever‚ wbc elevated‚ pericardial friction rub. 5. Thyroid Gland- Metabolism responsible

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    protein metabolism. Pt’s must limit protein‚ sodium and potassium and fluids because the kidneys cannot excrete an adequate amount of urine. ABG’s is the best way to monitor pulmonary status by analyzing the level of hypoxia caused by pulmonary edema and for monitoring effects of treatment. Cardiogenic shock--there is low cardiac output from heart pump failure such as in heart failure‚ sever cardiomyopathy‚ acute MI. Pancreatitis-high carb‚ low fat diet. IV cimetidine(Tagamant)

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    Chronic Alcoholism (started drinking half gallon of tuba every day at the age of 16‚ beer and redhorse 2-3 times a week) Chronic Alcoholism (started drinking half gallon of tuba every day at the age of 16‚ beer and redhorse 2-3 times a week) Liver Cirrhosis Liver Cirrhosis Risk Factors * Chronic alcoholism * Smoking * Diet Malnutrition Risk Factors * Chronic alcoholism * Smoking * Diet Malnutrition Predisposing Factors * Age > 45 y/o * Gender (more common in

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    palpebral abnormalities‚ and have a lower than normal IQ demonstrate classic signs of: Selected Answer: 1.  Fetal alcohol syndrome Correct Answer: 1.  Fetal alcohol syndrome Question 3 2 out of 2 points All of the following are examples of edema except: Selected Answer: 4.  Hematopericardium Correct Answer: 4.  Hematopericardium Question 4 2 out of 2 points Iron deficiency anemia develops most often as a result of: Selected Answer: 1.  Metrorrhagia Correct Answer: 1.  Metrorrhagia

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    report from co-assign and begun my head to toe assessment‚ the assessment is a very important to obtain ‚as it can teach you any past medical surgeries by scar on the body ‚ bruises or even current issues like CSMT checks to an effected area and edema edema‚ in the body and listening to bowel sounds can alert you to another issue in the body for example absent or hyperactive bowel issues could also mean a bowel blockage or even normal of absent bowel sounds after a surgery that. Listening to a patient

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    Theory of Transpersonal Caring Plan of Care Learning Team B NUR/513 December 12‚ 2011 Theory of Transpersonal Caring Plan of Care Analysis Current Influences of Research Utilization in Practice According to Squires‚ Estabrooks‚ Gustavsson‚ & Wallin (2011)‚ research utilization is the use of any kind of research in any way. Concern has been expressed as to whether nursing practice is guided on the basis of scientific evidence or research. Research is available‚ but is it used to its

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