Esophageal Cancer –Final Project Deborah Denise Kane Virginia College C-18 PRN 1325 Esophageal Cancer Esophageal cancer is a malignant cancerous tumor that forms in the tissue lining the esophagus; the esophagus is a muscular tube that moves food from the mouth to the stomach. It is more common in male patients over the age of 60‚ who were or are heavy smokers or tobacco users‚ heavy drinkers‚ and are overweight. It is thought to affect African Americans more in the United States than
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Toxins play a central role in diseases such as; a) Influenza b) Coronary Artery Disease c) Tetanus d) Diabetes Antibiotics are used to treat which of the following sources of infection? a) Bacteria b) Fungi c) Viruses d) All of the above A systemic infection is: a) An infection that is in the bloodstream b) An infection that affects only one organ c) An infection that affects only one body part d) An infection that
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Surgical Nursing Care Impeccable nursing care is an essential contribution to the successful outcome of a patient scheduled to undergo a surgical procedure. An efficient preoperative nursing assessment includes that of the patient’s state of mind. Most patients are understandably nervous or anxious prior to surgery‚ however‚ significantly high levels of anxiety may have a negative effect on the surgical procedure and/or expected outcomes. “Preoperative anxiety may be an anticipatory response
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Should we close Guantanamo Bay‚ and move the inmates to a federal prison in the U.S ? Are they getting the rights they should be getting? Many people are convinced that Guantanamo Bay should be shut down for a handful of reasons‚ one of them is that they’re not getting treated like they should be‚ it is also an exorbitant amount of money that us taxpayers pay just to run and keep open‚ some are in their with no trail no chance to prove their innocence. The people who are locked up in here are
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Abstract Population genetics is the study of how localized groups of individuals capable of interbreeding and creating fertile progeny change genetically over time. The Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium accounts for gene pools that do not change genetically over time. In this experiment‚ I intended to determine whether the sample population consisting of my fellow biology lab classmates would fall in the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium with respect to the ALU insert from human chromosome 8. My hypothesis was
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pill a day Helps control hormone levels Does not protect against STIs Side effects: blood clots‚ nausea‚ weight gain and headaches 92-97% Implant Lasts up to 3 years Only provides progestin – no oestrogen related side effects Pain during/ after the insertion Infection - if not done correctly Progestin related side effects 99.9% Intrauterine device (IUD) Can be used for up to 10 years Nothing to put in place before conception Hormonal side effects: breasts tenderness‚ mood swings and headaches Does not
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evaluation‚ a small caliber chest tube was inserted in the anterior axillary line‚ which improved the patient’s respiratory distress but did not completely resolve the pneumothorax. I was called to the ICU to place a second small caliber chest tube in the posterior axillary line below this. This further improved the patient’s pulmonary status with his saturation improving from 76& to 89%. Since admission he has felt better but complained of pain at the chest tube insertion site. He has continued to leak
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bulging somewhat. Nose: The nares are patent with some clear nasal discharge. Ears: There is slight erythema of the tympanic membranes bilaterally. There is a blue collar button tube present in the right tympanic membrane; no tube is present on the left. He apparently had bilateral myringotomies with insertion of collar button tubes about a year and a half ago. Neck: The neck is supple with no motion tenderness. There are shotty nodes present. Rapid strep was performed and was positive. DIAGNOSES 1
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lay down the client and take out the pillows so that their head is slightly back‚ these enables easier removal and insertion of the tracheostomy tube. Now I have to check all the components of the new tracheostomy tube fit well and working properly‚ I may repeat the maneuver how to introduce the trachy tube in‚ following the curve of the tube.I have to lubricate the tracheostomy tube with the lubricating gel ;this will minimize discomfort during the procedure. If the client
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1. A female client is admitted with a diagnosis of acute renal failure. She is awake‚ alert‚ oriented‚ and complaining of severe back pain‚ nausea and vomiting and abdominal cramps. Her vital signs are blood pressure 100/70 mm Hg‚ pulse 110‚ respirations 30‚ and oral temperature 100.4°F (38°C). Her electrolytes are sodium 120 mEq/L‚ potassium 5.2 mEq/L; her urinary output for the first 8 hours is 50 ml. The client is displaying signs of which electrolyte imbalance? A. Hyponatremia B. Hyperkalemia
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