PRIMARY NURSING CARE PLAN 15. Client Information Sheet Student name: _Scott Watson_ Clinical Date: _02/20/07_ * Reminder: Do not remove the patient care summary or other documents from the hospital! Room/Bed Age: Gender: Marital Status: 632A 60 F Married Admit Date: 2/17/07
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Time spent during prenatal development creates a special bond between the mother and child. During this time‚ biological factors such as hormones pass through the placental barrier from the mother and into the fetus’ bloodstream. Additionally‚ umbilical cord transports materials such as nutrients to the fetus. Due to the direct connection‚ mothers are strongly advised not to consume teratogens such as alcohol‚ drugs‚ or other substance that may be detrimental to a fetus during pregnancy. Intangible
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Homeostasis is the maintenance of the relatively constant physiological state of the internal environment‚ the biological term meaning ‘same state’‚ is the control of the body’s internal conditions despite fluctuations in the external environment. Blood glucose refers to the sugar that is transported through the bloodstream to supply energy to all the cells in our bodies. Cells in the body need glucose for respiration through mitochondria‚ which produces ATP- the energy source for all processes of
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index). These days sedentary attitudes are more common – “a couch bum” and staying behind a computer-screen‚ this means that most school children get less physical activity. Obesity also led to the rise in diseases in Barbados such as diabetes‚ hypertension and heart disease. The study seeks to examine the knowledge amongst a sample of sixth form students towards obesity in Barbados. Research Questions 1. Are these teenagers aware of the increasing trend of obesity among Barbadian youth? 2.
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complications can arise from damage to the microvascular (small blood vessels) system and present as neuropathy‚ retinopathy and nephropathy or damage to the macrovascular (large blood vessels) system and present as dyslipidaemia‚ atherosclerosis and hypertension. Nathan & Delhanty (2005‚ p.42) maintains that these complications may be present at the time of diabetes mellitus diagnosis and refer to diabetes as a ‘silent killer” as diabetes can go unnoticed until a major health event occurs. Diabetes
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The assessment of patients forms a major component of the nursing role. It allows the nurse to gain vital information to base the planning and implementation of prioritised care on. A systematic method of assessment is required‚ that ensures that all areas of assessment are covered and that the assessment and subsequent interventions are as effective and efficient as possible. One method that can be followed for patient assessment is the primary and secondary surveys‚ with an additional assessment
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Med-Surg Practice Test B Remediation Kirsten Lute Cancer Treatment Options: Safety Precautions for a Client who has a Sealed Radiation Implant (Therapeutic Procedure‚ RM AMS RN 9.0 Chp 92) Inform client of the need to remain in an indicated position to prevent dislodgment of the radiation implant. Instruct client to call the nurse for assistance with elimination. Instruct client and family about radiation precautions needed in the health care and home environments. Infection Control: Precautions
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The multifactorial model in health psychology is a leading paradigm that recognizes the multi-faceted nature of illnesses. It is not a clear-cut‚ simple case that a disease is caused by a singular factor. The fact is that decades if not over a century of modern research has led to the recognition that a host of factors‚ as well as their interactions‚ function in illness and health determination (Nevid & Rathus‚ p. 126). These varied factors that the multifactorial model indicates to be the range
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stabilization at the cellular level to prevent or control inflammation. Onset of action: Asthma: 15 minutes; maximum benefit: may take ≥2 weeks Albuterol Beta2 Agonist Adenosine Diagnostic Agent Acute vasodilator testing in pulmonary artery hypertension Antiarrhythmic actions: Slows conduction time through the AV node‚ interrupting the re-entry pathways through the AV node‚ restoring normal sinus rhythm Myocardial perfusion scintigraphy: Adenosine also causes coronary vasodilation and increases
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Clinical Research of Medications Reference: Mosby’s 2013 Nursing Drug reference Drug Name Generic and Trade Classification and Indication for Use Route‚ Dose Frequency Both ordered and recommended Drug Action Side Effects Nursing Implications Assessment to be done Morphine Page 822-824 Opioid analgesic Recommended Subcut/IM- 5-10mg q4hr PO- 10-30mg q4hr prn Depresses pain impulse transmission at the spinal cord level by interacting with opioid receptors Drowsiness Dizziness Confusion Head
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