Running Head: CLINICAL CASE STUDY Clinical Case Study History and Physical Signs & Symptoms S.S. is a 57 year old Caucasian male on the ICU floor‚ who was admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of pneumonia. After culture‚ the cause of the pneumonia was found to be coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever). The patient showed presenting symptoms of a respiratory distress (SPO2 of 89%)‚ fever (102.4°F)‚ weight loss‚ productive cough‚ dyspnea‚ crackles and wheezing in lungs‚ pleural effusion
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Sepsis; pathophysiology‚ etiology and treatment Abstract To define the disease known as sepsis‚ briefly discuss its pathophysiology‚ etiology‚ signs‚ symptoms‚ and treatments. Outline protocols for sepsis screening‚ early directed goal therapy‚ and to establish the nurse’s role in the process. Sepsis is a complex disease‚ or response to a disease process that can lead to patient mortality rates up to 60%. Gram negative infectious organisms invade the blood stream‚ and activate a systemic
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Diabetes Mellitus (DM) – “a chronic‚ progressive disease characterized by the body’s inability to metabolize carbohydrates‚ fats‚ and proteins‚ leading to hyperglycaemia (high blood glucose level)” (Black & Hawks‚ 2009‚ p. 1062) Epidemiology: Pathophysiology Overview According to Canadian Chronic Disease Surveillance System‚ “[i]n 2008/09‚ close to 2.4 million Canadians aged 1 yr and older were living w/ diagnosed diabetes (either type 1 or type 2)” making diabetes as one of the most common chronic
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is therefore put forward that dopamine receptor blockade is an important factor in themode of action of neuroleptic drugs.” In a book published the same year‚ van Rossum4 remarked that this discovery may have “fargoing consequences for the pathophysiology of schizophrenia. Overstimulation of dopamine receptors could then be part of the aetiology.” By 1974‚ it appears that the dopamine hypothesis was already influential‚ being described as “shared by many investigators” and as exerting “a substantial
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aetiology and the pathophysiology in relation to venous leg ulcers‚ as well as this also discussed will be the nursing care needs of a patient with a leg ulcer and a rationale of care will be given. It will look at the assessment process and take into account the patients life history and examine any factors that could relate to the patients condition. The assignment will also discuss the management of treatment and preventative measures. Aetiology‚ epidemiology and pathophysiology A leg ulcer is a
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and the client’s (who has COPD) knowledge on COPD. I was determined to do this because of the observations I made while in the group home. To begin with‚ my preceptor informed me herself that she and the staff do not know much about COPD (e.g.‚ pathophysiology‚ symptoms‚ and interventions). Also‚ I observed the client’s lack of knowledge about COPD management such that he rarely drank water nor washed his hands before meals. These behaviors can worsen his condition as inadequate water intake can make
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This essay will explore the value of massage in the overall management of an athlete with lateral knee pain‚ and a diagnosis of Ilio tibial band syndrome. It will explore the use of massage generally then focus on specific techniques used in myofascial pathologies. It will also describe the techniques employed‚ the clinical reasoning for their choice and the relevant supporting evidence. The relevant anatomy will be discussed as well as the proposed influences of massage on these structures using
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ABSTRACT Obesity is an epidemic that is sweeping the United States at a rapid speed‚ and it kills. Obesity is responsible for killing more people than anything else‚ except for smoking. It affects people of all ages‚ races‚ income levels‚ and geographic locations. Obesity brings with it a myriad of problems that the individuals who suffer from it face‚ as well as social problems that are felt by people in all walks of life. There are astronomical costs that are attributed to it‚ being paid
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clinical decision making framework highlighting its importance to nursing practice. The chosen model will demonstrate clinical decision making skills in the care planning process. The patient’s condition will be discussed in-depth explaining the pathophysiology‚ social‚ cultural and ethical issues where appropriate in the care planning and decision making process. Any vulnerability that the patient may experience will be discussed and dealt with in the care planning and decision making process. The
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Date: 07/27/14 Total Score: 100 % 1 CATEGORY anatomy QUESTION Backward effects of left-sided heart failure include: CORRECT ANSWER A) Pulmonary congestion YOUR ANSWER A) Pulmonary congestion Deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle flows through the right and left pulmonary arteries to the right and left lung. After entering the lungs‚ the branches subdivide‚ finally emerging as RATIONALE capillaries which surround the alveoli and release the carbon dioxide in exchange for oxygen. The capillaries
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