1. . The initial response by the nurse to a delusional client who refuses to eat because of a belief that the food is poisoned is A) "You think that someone wants to poison you?" B) "Why do you think the food is poisoned?" C) "These feelings are a symptom of your illness." D) "You’re safe here. I won’t let anyone poison you." A: "You think that someone wants to poison you?" This response acknowledges perception through a reflective question which presents opportunity for discussion‚ clarification
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This is a 42 year old right hand dominant female who recently presented complaining of the presence of a left palmar mass. Patient states the mass has been present for several months. She notes increase in size. In addition she notes tenderness with flexion of the metacarpophalangeal joint. Patient states the mass is also irritated by her rings. Patient will now undergo excision. Risk benefits and alternative procedure have been discussed with the patient. Risks including but not limited to bleeding
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Choose any joint/musculoskeletal injury (there are numerous ones so no duplication is allowed!!)‚ describe the joint injury‚ and then describe ONE (and only one) particular assessment test that would help with diagnosis of that injury and the rationale behind it. The fractured clavicle in the newborn is “the most frequently fractured bone during birth” (Jarvis‚ 2012). At times‚ these fractures can be difficult to diagnose because it is often asymptomatic. One assessment test used is palpation over
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Patient Scenario: SH:Keen gardener‚ cuts locals grass as a job‚ currently not doing it due to pain in left knee and aims to get back to this activity. Walking distance reduced significantly. Problem: Anterior Knee Pain Degenerative changes OA Struggling to fully weight bear Walking with stick for stability Left leg muscle bulk significantly reduced. History: Previous meniscus tear whilst twisting around with post. Previous knee arthroscopy Pain hasn’t
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| The Speech Capabilities of late Archaic Homo Sapiens Brandi Fowler Ivy Tech Community College December 4‚ 2012 Abstract Although there is no direct evidence and a species language or their language capabilities do not fossilize‚ coupled with more modern techniques being used today and archeological evidence‚ it is possible now to study this topic with more success than in previous years. There is a record that supports the suggestion of Homo neandertal speech capabilities. Previous to
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training section: The first action Push-ups: 10 times The second action Shoulder birds (SHOULD FLIES) Standing away from shoulder width Palms forward Place the dumbbell (kettle bell) 180 degrees until the hands touch The third action Triceps arm flexion and extension (DIPS) Keep your back straight Neck training section: This action is divided into many stages‚ the purpose is to exercise flexibility‚ neck strength and core strength‚ each into a stage‚ you will have a very big progress. One stage:
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DOI: 09/09/2016. Patient is a 36-year-old male material handler/forklift driver who sustained injury when he collided with another forklift. X-ray of the lumbar spine dated 09/09/16 showed decreased disc space involving L5-S1‚ which might be representing degenerative changes. Based on the medical report dated 10/14/16‚ the patient states he is currently not having any improvement. He states he still continues to have lower back pain and right L5 radiculitis ending into the right lateral calf. He
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Biol 109 Written Assignment #2 Scenario: Hal‚ a 50 year old politician‚ was a college basketball player and stayed fairly active with sports and weekend pickup games through his thirties and early forties (Q1) Having a members only gym near his office facilitated this practice. However‚ intense campaigning and successful election to the US Congress meant extra travel‚ fried chicken dinners‚ hotel rooms and prolonged sitting and weight gain. After years of relative inactivity‚ with only sporadic
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major‚ erector spinae‚ abdominals‚ and the spinal postural muscles are usually stable. The body has two hip bones. However‚ the psoas major‚ psoas minor‚ adductor longus‚ adductor brevis‚ iliacus‚ and the rectus femoris helps with the assistance of flexion to the right hip. When the tensor fasciae latae is flexed‚ internal rotation of the hip occurs. The
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spasm‚ tight hamstring and tenderness to the medial and lateral joint lines. There is also tenderness of the patellofemoral facet‚ patellofemoral grind‚ crepitus‚ and positive Posterior draw test. Range of motion shows extension of 30 degrees and flexion of 95 degrees. IW was diagnosed with unilateral primary osteoarthritis of the right knee. Patient will continue with his independent home exercise program. The patient is a good candidate for viscosupplementation of the right knee as he has tried
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