OSTEOARTHRITIS BY KRYSTAL FIELD OSTEOARTHRITIS CONTENTS 1. Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………….. page 1 2. What is osteoarthritis …………………………………………………………………….. page 1 3. Who is at risk…………………………………………………………………………………. page 3 4. Which parts of the body does it affect…………………………………………... page 3 5. The
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Care Plan Worksheet Student: Date of Care: Age/Gender: Rm Number: Code Status: full Allergy: NKA Admitting Diagnosis : embolic cerebral vascular accident (CVA)‚ right side Current Medical/Surgical Diagnosis: chronic left ventricle thrombus on anticoagulant‚ hypertension‚ chronic kidney disease stage 3 Past Medical/Surgical History: metastasis of prostate cancer‚ primary; bone cancer‚ secondary; cardiomyopathy‚ a central hypertension‚ left bundle branch lock‚ past substance abuse
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Care Plans. Care plan for a long-standing condition called myxoedema‚ which is a condition I had never come across before. Therefore‚ in order to compile an accurate and comprehensive care plan I had to look into what myxoedema was. Myxoedema is caused by hypothyroidism (under activity of the thyroid gland). Myxoedema refers to the buildup of mucoploysaccharide in the subcutaneous tissues of the skin (Kumar and Clark‚ 1998). Signs and symptoms of myxoedema include oedematous swelling of the
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Extrapyramidal side effects: p. 789- A variety of signs and symptoms that are often side effects of the use of certain psychotropic drugs‚ particularly the phenothiazines. Three reversible extrapyramidal side effects are: acute dystonia‚ akathisia‚ and pseudoparkinsonism. A fourth‚ tarditive dyskinesia‚ is the most serious and is not reversible Akinisia: p. 784- regular rhythmic movements‚ usually of lower limbs; constant pacing may also be seen; often noticed in people taking antipsychotic medication
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importance of conducting regular risk assessments. Discuss how the information gained from risk assessments could be used by Mid Staffordshire to develop care plans for individuals as well as informing management decision about policies and procedures. (b) Analyse the impact of non-compliance with Health and Safety legislation on the care of Mid-Staffordshire patients and the workplace. Discuss how these issues were addressed by Mid-Staffordshire NHS trust. Task 3 (a) Discuss the procedures
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COLLEGE OF NURSING Silliman University Dumaguete City LESSON PLAN ON THE TYPES OF NURSING CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS Submitted to: Clinical Instructor Submitted by: COLLEGE OF NURSING Silliman University Dumaguete City Vision A leading Christian institution committed to total human development for the well-being of society and environment Mission Infuse into the academic learning the Christian faith anchored on the gospel
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Research Paper: Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is a form of arthritis that causes joint degrading which is most commonly found in the knees‚ hands‚ hips‚ feet‚ and spine. Osteoarthritis is the second most common form of arthritis and first most common in the U.S (Brandt‚ Kenneth D.‚ M. ‚ Doherty‚ and Stefan Lohmander‚ 1998‚ 67). This disease is caused when there is gradual cartilage loss from joints; this can cause bony spurs and cysts (Brandt‚ Kenneth D.‚ M.‚ Doherty‚ Stefan Lohmander‚ 1998‚ 30)
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Nursing Care Plan: Terminal Illness and End-of-Life Lisa White Western Governors University Community and Population Health SZT 2 September 07‚ 2013 Nursing Care Plan: Terminal Illness and End-of-Life Personal Perceptions Quality of life is an individual concept that is different for each person. Personal perception of quality of life may differ from the reality of one’s life. My perception of quality of life and health promotion include a close relationship with spouse and family
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NURSING PROCESS The client is a 70 year old‚ Caucasian male who is a retired siding salesman from Riverside‚ IA‚ who has an extensive history with Paralysis agitans (Parkinson’s disease). The client was first admitted to the long term care facility in December 2012. The client explained that he came to be at this facility after “already being in two places like this”. He was removed/discharged from the last long-term care facility for being what he called “disruptive”.
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This assignment will present a nursing care study of a patient on a cardiac ward. The patient will be referred to as Ann to maintain confidentiality (NMC‚ 2008). Ann’s consent was gained prior to starting this care study. The care study will be developed using the Nursing process and the Roper‚ Logan and Tierney model. These will both be outlined. The assignment will focus on the assessment process and one problem identified during the assessment and the nursing care which followed this. I was placed
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