Irene is a thirty-three year old married woman‚ who has two young children aged six months and five years. She has recently been attending the surgical outpatients clinic for investigation of a lump in her right breast. During her appointments at the clinic‚ Irene has expressed anxiety regarding the outcome of the lump on her breast. She is therefore later diagnosed with breast cancer and has been admitted to the breast surgery ward to receive treatment for her cancer. It has been arranged that Irene
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phagocytosis. . Jason’s physician noted that Jason’s cervical lymph nodes were enlarged‚ a condition referred to as lymphadenopathy. Describe the structure and function(s) of lymph nodes‚ and list the other organs and tissues that comprise the lymphatic system. . Describe the anatomic location and function of tonsils. . What is the mechanism by which fever is induced and what are its benefi ts in terms of combating an infection? . What is the mechanism by which the number of circulating white
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modality that is performed by using the hands‚ forearms‚ and sometimes the elbows‚ to move the skin‚ blood‚ oxygen and lymphatic system. This is accomplished by stroking the skin with a firm movement and by manipulating the muscles. These movements are executed over the body as a whole. The intention is to move everything towards the heart. This increases movement of the internal systems of the body‚ and provides better results of the massage. Chiropractic care is performed with the hands and the use
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Anatomy and Physiology Donna Loshbough Reeva Aggarwal January 23‚ 2014 Hodgkin Disease What is Hodgkin Disease? It is a type of lymphoma‚ lymphoma being a type of cancer originating in the lymphatic system. It is a cancer of the bone marrow and blood‚ and is one of the most curable cancers known to man. One of the first signs of Hodgkin disease is an enlarged lymph node‚ which may then spread. However‚ this type of cancer is highly treatable; the types of treatment include radiation and/or
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transformation to cancer cells. These agents are termed as “carcinogenic”. Another theory of how cancer develops states that the body itself produces abnormal cells. Normally‚ these abnormal cells are destroyed by immune system. In cases of immunologic deficiency‚ the immune system fails to destroy the abnormal cells which eventually become the cancer cells (Udan‚ 2002). According to Reyes & Layug (2009)‚ breast cancer is an unregulated growth of abnormal cells in breast tissue. Its cause is unknown
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Lymph Nodes Definition: Lymph nodes: Lymph nodes are small encapsulated organs located along the pathway of lymphatic vessels. They vary from about 1 mm to 1 to 2 cm in diameter and are widely distributed throughout the body‚ with large concentrations occurring in the areas of convergence of lymph vessels. They serve as filters through which lymph percolates on its way to the blood. Antigen-activated lymphocytes differentiate and proliferate by cloning in the lymph nodes. They are packed
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phagocytosis. . Jason’s physician noted that Jason’s cervical lymph nodes were enlarged‚ a condition referred to as lymphadenopathy. Describe the structure and function(s) of lymph nodes‚ and list the other organs and tissues that comprise the lymphatic
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Tonsillitis is inflammation of the pharyngeal tonsils. The inflammation usually extends to the adenoid and the lingual tonsils; therefore‚ the term pharyngitis may also be used (1). Tonsillitis most often occurs in children; however‚ the condition rarely occurs in children younger than 2 years. Tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus species typically occurs in children aged 5-15 years‚ while viral tonsillitis is more common in younger children (1). Most cases of bacterial tonsillitis are caused by group
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Abstract: This paper will breakdown and define the meanings in medical terminology. Using the Lymphatic and Immune Systems as examples‚ the root‚ prefix and suffix will be identified and analyzed to show how to determine the definitions and meanings of the medical terminology terms. You are a front office medical assistant. A second front office medical assistant is going to be hired‚ and you have been asked by the office manager to help her screen job applicants for the position. The office
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Health Assessment Study Notes Therapeutic Nurse-Client Relationship: Components of the Nurse-Client Relationship – Trust Respect Professional Intimacy Empathy Power Four Standard Statements – Therapeutic communication Client-centered care Maintaining boundaries Protecting client from abuse Caring Care: C – Center: prepare for intentional caritas process) A – Assess: the immediate picture – scan the client‚ take a read on the situation – CABD‚ behaviour appropriate‚ pain‚ red
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