* Unit-2 Case Study | | Unit-3 | Module-9(Week of Oct. 14) | Respiratory Function * Obstructive Pulmonary disorders * Restrictive Pulmonary disorders | 22‚ 23 | Module-10(Week of Oct. 21) | * Fluid and electrolyte homeostasis and imbalance * Acid-base homeostasis and imbalance | 24‚ 25 | Module-11(Week of Oct. 28) | * Unit-3 Exam * Unit-3 Case Study | | Unit-4 | Module-12(Week of Nov. 4) | Renal and Bladder Function * Renal function * Intrarenal disorders | 26‚ 27
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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 access. Procedure is usually performed three
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Jaundice; yellowish discoloration of skin caused by high bilirubin level associated with liver disease‚ biliary obstruction‚ excessive hemolysis Grey turner’s sign; ecchymosis to flanks indicative of retroperitoneal bleeding Ascitis; intraperitoneal fluid infrequently associated with Anasarca; entire body edema seen in end stage renal disease
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tablet‚ but not his vitamin and mineral supplement. An ECG and blood tests indicate hypokalemia. Discussion Questions 1. Discuss the possible factors contributing to his electrolyte imbalance and the rationale for his signs and symptoms. 2. What are the signs of hypokalemia and why is it important to identify potassium imbalances quickly? 3. What is the role of potassium in cardiac function? Case Study 2 Ms. R. is a 65-year-old female who spends most of her day sitting on her porch and recovering
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volumes of IV fluids 2. By injection of a bolus or small volume of medication through an existing IV line or intermittent venous access 3. By “piggyback” infusion of a solution containing the prescribed medication and a small volume of IV fluid through an existing line 2. An IV bolus is when you administer a small amount of fluid directly into the systemic circulation in order to deliver the medication. 3. Volume controlled infusions are when a fluid is within a secondary fluid container separate
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DIABETIC KETOACIDOSIS INTRODUCTION Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a very serious complication of diabetes mellitus‚ a metabolic disorder that is characterized by hyperglycemia‚ metabolic acidosis‚ and increased body ketone concentrations. The most common causes of DKA are infection and poor compliance with medication regimens. Other causes include undiagnosed diabetes‚ alcohol abuse‚ and a multitude of medical conditions such as cerebrovascular accident (CVA)‚ complicated pregnancy‚ myocardial
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0700 Client drank adequate amount of fluids c. 0900 Meperidine (Demerol) given for lower abdominal pain d. 0830 Increased intravenous (IV) fluid rate to 100 ml per hour according to protocol 13. Which of the following should not be done during Late entry Documentation? a. Add the entry to the first available space b. Label the entry “Late
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Describe two examples of homeostatic systems in humans The phrase homeostasis originates from the Greek language. “Homeo” defined as “similar” and “stasis” meaning “stable”. Homeostasis is vital for us humans as it maintains equilibrium in the body‚ which may be caused due to extrinsic changes. Homeostasis happens to sustain the bodies activity‚ health and functioning. Homeostasis can occur to organs like skin‚ kidney or liver and it usually contains a system of feedback controls. The body has various
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important fluids in the human body. It helps carry nutrients such as oxygen to the cells in the body and transports out wastes like carbon dioxide and other metabolites from these cells. Since blood is the medium through which the different organs and tissues in our body communicates‚ keeping a close eye on the constituents of a blood sample would provide a good indication of the functioning of the human body. Blood gas tests are ordered for patients who might have symptoms of pH imbalance‚ extreme
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(air embolism)‚ and allows an estimation of flow rate. * Intravenous therapy may be used to correct electrolyte imbalances‚ to deliver medications‚ for blood transfusion or as fluid replacement to correct‚ for example‚ dehydration. Intravenous therapy can also be used for chemotherapy. When compared with other routes of administration‚ the intravenous route is the fastest way to deliver fluids and medications throughout the body. Types of IV access * The Hickman catheter is softer than a simple
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