\ The major determinants of successful Breastfeeding can be determined by the SAIB scale‚(Systematic Assessment of the Infant at breast)‚ which is a four point system in which four areas are assessed and if each goal is reached the mother will get 4 points‚ if not then she may need more education or assistance in breastfeeding. The SAIB scale is broken down into: Alignment/Positioning‚ Areola Latch-On‚ Areola Compression/Sucking‚ Audible Swallowing. There are certain criteria for each of these
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There are many various conditions and diseases affecting the endocrine system. Here we will discuss several and describe the endocrine gland‚ hormone‚ target tissue‚ symptoms‚ causes‚ and treatment options. The human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) test is done to check for the hormone hCG in blood or urine (Staff‚ 2012). The hCG hormone is made during pregnancy by the placenta or can be abnormally made by certain tumors. The hCG test can be performed to test if a woman is pregnant or not‚ as part
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Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing‚ 8th Edition Chapter 50: Nursing Management: Endocrine Problems Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient with suspected acromegaly is seen at the clinic. To assist in making the diagnosis‚ which question should the nurse ask? a. “Have you had a recent head injury?” b. “Do you have to wear larger shoes now?” c. “Are you experiencing tremors or anxiety?” d. “Is there any family history of acromegaly?” ANS: B Acromegaly causes an enlargement of the hands and feet. Head
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help the body carry out many of its functions. This system regulates our mood‚ growth‚ metabolism‚ tissue development‚ sexual functions and reproductive process. The endocrine system is made of a series of glands that produce chemicals called hormones. Like many medical terms‚ it originates from the Greek words "endo" meaning inside‚ within‚ and "crinis" for secrete. The endocrine system is an information signal system similar to the nervous system‚ yet its effects and mechanisms are different
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Fear can be caused‚ when hormones‚ hallucinations‚ and gothic literature come into place. Often times our imaginations can cause terrible‚ mindless fear‚ when a scary event occurs often hormones can cause a chemical reaction causing fear. For example‚ in “Why Do Some Brains Enjoy Fear” by Allegra Ringo. The author explains a hormone called “oxytocin” this hormone is“ working to make these moment stick into your brain.”(Ringo 94) this quote illustrates that this hormone will make scary and thrilling
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Romantic love. Most of you‚ but maybe not all just universal notion has emotion romantic love. Any ideas? Anthropologists have identify romantic love in all most every human culture. For instance‚ one recent study should 147 and 166 cultures.Have some former romantic love. They suggest that romantic love exactly probably by logic based. There are also social science to romantic love for us to begin today. Anthropologists describe romantic love is high intensity social ritual. A ritual beening prdescribed
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The Endocrine System System Although we rarely think about them‚ the glands of the endocrine system and the hormones they release influence almost every cell‚ organ‚ and function of our bodies. The endocrine system is instrumental in regulating mood‚ growth and development‚ tissue function‚ and metabolism‚ as well as sexual function and reproductive processes. In general‚ the endocrine system is in charge of body processes that happen slowly‚ such as cell growth. Faster processes like breathing
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1. What should the nurse suspect when hourly assessment of urine output on a postcraniotomy patient exhibits a urine output from a catheter of 1‚500 mL for 2 consecutive hours? A) Cushing ’s syndrome B) Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) C) Adrenal crisis D) Diabetes insipidus 2. The PACU staff have brought a patient to the unit following a thyroidectomy. To promote comfort for this patient‚ how should the nurse position this patient? A) Side-lying (lateral) with
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1. RA (disease) - Rheumatoid arthritis - chronic systemic disease‚ primarily of the joints‚ marked by inflammatory changes in the synovial membranes and articular structures‚ 2. RDA (parameter/ value) - recommended daily allowance; recommended dietary allowance - The Recommended Dietary Allowance or RDA (sometimes referred to as Recommended Daily Allowance) is defined as "the average daily dietary intake level that is sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements
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Postpartum Hemorrhage Introduction Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a significantly life-threatening complication that can occur after both vaginal and caesarean births (Ricci & Kyle‚ 2009). Simpson and Creehan (2008) define PPH as the amount of blood loss after vaginal birth‚ usually more than 500mL‚ or after a caesarean birth‚ normally more than 1000mL. However‚ the definition is arbitrary‚ attributed to the fact that loss of blood during birth is intuitive and widely inaccurate (Ricci & Kyle‚ 2009)
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