Introduction to patient case The following is a case study of a 77-year-old male patient‚ Mr. X‚ possibly suffering from small bowel obstruction (SBO). He went to emergency department at midnight due to severe pain in abdomen. Nasogastric (NG) tube was inserted which was used to help decompress the stomach by removing excess gas and prevent aspiration (Holzheimer‚ 2001). Chest radiograph was taken to check the position of the NG tube. The radiograph was taken in erect posteroanterior view with him
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increased risk of sudden cardiac death. The article explains the basics of how the wearable defibrillator works. Specifically‚ if the heart rate progresses into a lethal dysrhythmia‚ first the monitor will alarm‚ then the device will deliver a shock to treat the dysrhythmia if the alarm is not responded to or due to loss of consciousness (Schott‚ 2002). However‚ during an alarm sequence period‚ any restoration of a normal heart rhythm will prevent the device from delivering an electrical shock (Schott
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Instructions: Provide a multiaxial diagnosis based on the DSM-IV-TR criteria for the case study presented below. Use the format that follows the case study and give a multiaxial diagnosis. Give a brief explanation for your decision on the different axes in 1-3 sentences in the respective boxes. You must provide information for each of the five axes. The diagnostic codes should be included with the diagnostic labels for Axis I and Axis II. Charlene (a pseudonym) is an African American female
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CASE: Delights Restaurant Q1. Identify and describe the central motivational problems at Delights Jeremiah is working as a manager at Delights Restaurant‚ one of the chain restaurants that have reputation for having excellent food and dedicated employees located in Washington. Unfortunately he has encounter problem with his employees in the restaurant which cause the flow of customer began slipping and reflected his bonus. In Jeremiah case‚ the employee’s are poor of self esteem. They
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This essay will look at a case of acute care needed by Jake. For the purpose of this essay the only intervention discussed will be the care surrounding Jake’s nutrition and hydration‚ with research and evidence being considered and applied appropriately. Jake’s initial assessment‚ using the ABCDE approach‚ will be discussed with an explanation of the pathophysiology behind his condition. This essay will also explore the impact on the family of having an infant with bronchiolitis with a focus on the
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Tamiflu Case Summary Tamiflu (generic name: oseltamivir) is an antiviral medication that works against most but not all strains of flu — it is not effective against flu strains that have become resistant to it. Used preventively during an outbreak‚ Tamiflu significantly reduces the likelihood of illness. Used as a treatment (if taken promptly after the onset of symptoms)‚ it may significantly reduce the duration and severity of illness. As the world’s health officials prepare for a pandemic
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1. It may be because I am an animal lover myself‚ but I support PETA the most in this case‚ however I am not totally against KFC Corporation. PETA demonstrated their place by publicizing the acts of KFC to the world so that we are informed of the process which is taken on the chickens we eat from there. I agree that PETA or anyone has the right to exploit what happens in the slaughterhouses for the sake of the animals. Doing such things mentioned are unethical and should be subject to animal cruelty
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May‚ 10‚ 2013 Margaret Case Since antiquity‚ human exposes to many environmental stresses that lead to behavioral changes. These changes were studied by experts‚ which we call psychologists nowadays. Psychologist’s analysis human behaviors‚ define the type of stress
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A. What negative effects for Mary might this error cause? This is a server error in Mary’s case because depression and herpes were treated during this time. If the court sees this they could question whether or not she is an unfit mother even if she was treated. The court could suggest that the divorce could cause her depression to come back and for treatment to start again. Then the court could be concerned for the child’s well being with her history of depression. With the herpes the court could
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Assessment In this case‚ Josephina is an 80-year-old lady who has contracted bilateral pneumonia. Her family support system‚ her husband‚ and son have surrounded the patient during this frustrating and hard time in her life. Josephina is afraid of shortness of breath. After several weeks of improvement‚ Josephina’s health condition has decreased that had resulted in use of a respirator. Josephina is fully alert and aware of her medical condition‚ however has resulted with much frustration. Thus
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