Prenatal and Postpartum Scenario (indent) This memo will address the basic activities that women should consider when pregnant and post pregnancy. In order to (from Write Point: [Writing suggestion--the meaning will be the same (and less wordy) by removing "in order"]) promote a healthy lifestyle and a baby’s healthy development‚ a mother must create a healthy environment for her child. Prenatal Women Daily Activity List • Regular doctor visits (beginning between 6-8) (from Write Point:
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Pathophysiology of Coronary Artery Disease Atherosclerosis is a type of arteriosclerosis caused by a build-up of plaque in the inner lining of an artery. (Arteriosclerosis is a general term for thickening or hardening of the arteries.) (Porth 2005) Plaque is made up of deposits of fatty substances‚ cholesterol‚ cellular waste products‚ calcium‚ and fibrin‚ and can develop in medium or large arteries. The artery wall becomes thickened and looses its elasticity. (Fraser 2000) The wall of an artery
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Psoriasis Pathophysiology Psoriasis is a common skin disorder affecting millions of people. It affects 2 to 3% of the Caucasian population‚ usually in individuals between 15 and 30 years old. (Liu‚ Krueger‚ & Bowcock‚ 2007). There are several different forms of the disease. The most common type is chronic plague psoriasis. It presents itself as silvery-scaled patches usually on the knees‚ elbows‚ lower back‚ and scalp. Outbreaks can be triggered by infection‚ such as strep throat
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Cassandra Morinvil 11/28/12 Pathophysiology- GI Diseases The Pathophysiology of Ascites Ascites is defined as the condition where excess amount of fluid is abnormally accumulated in the abdomen. This gathering of fluid in the peritoneal cavity is also known as peritoneal fluid excess‚ peritoneal cavity fluid‚ hydro-peritoneum or abdominal dropsy. (Amadon MN‚ Arroyo V) The peritoneal cavity normally contains a few gallons of fluid which is naturally produced inside the abdomen. This peritoneal
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Appendicitis Valerie Guidone Helene Fuld College of Nursing Pathophysiology March 20‚ 2014 Appendicitis The appendix is small close-ended narrow tube that attaches to the first part of the colon‚ also known as the cecum. It is located in the lower right part of your abdomen. Although medical researchers know where the appendix is‚ the purpose it serves in our body is still unknown because the removal causes no noticeable symptoms (Mohan‚ 2010). Appendicitis is defined
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Pathophysiology of Lymphedema Disease / Diagnosis: Lymphedema Associated Surgical Procedure: (Complete Surgical Procedure Card) None performed this admission Detailed Pathophysiology of Disease: (Swelling of tissues produced by an obstruction to the lymph flow in an extremity. Results in excessive accumulation of fluid in the interstitial space.) Lymphedema can be classified as primary (congenital malformations) or secondary (acquired obstruction. Swelling in the extremities
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Pathophysiology final review. 1. PKU - happens to children (kidney disease) due to improper dietary management. Results in mental retardation. 2. Fragile Fontanele- (Hydrosefalis) Increase intracranial pressure/sutures area become separated. 3. Retinal Detachement- painless‚ floaters‚ particles‚ blurred vision‚ flashes of light. 4. Pericarditis- Inflammation of the pericardia‚ chest pain‚ high fever‚ wbc elevated‚ pericardial friction rub. 5. Thyroid Gland- Metabolism responsible
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Nursing Assessment of the Postpartum Patient Date of data collection:___13 November 2014___ Patient initials _K.M.___ Age__28_ PP day _1__ (# days since delivery- 0‚ 1‚2 3‚ etc) Grav _4__ Para _3__ Term _3__ Preterm _0___ Ab_0__ LC___ Weeks gestation @ delivery (via EDC) _39.2____ Weeks gestation at delivery (from neonatal maturity rating/Ballard exam):_ 40_____ Date/time of delivery _12 Nov. / 1640_________ Labor onset - induced or spontaneous (circle one) If induced: indication (why)
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Dependent Variables Productivity There are 6 mobile phone operators in Bangladesh‚ operating under the names of airtel‚ banglalink‚ citycell‚ grameenphone‚ robi & teletalk. The number of mobile phone subscribers in Bangladesh as of 2006 was 20.8 million‚ having risen from the 2010 figure of 54.7 million. At present‚ grameenphone has 49.088 million & robi has 24.077 million subscribers until 2014. From the significant increase of subscribers proves the high productivity of the telecom sector.
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Wendy‚ I think your description of the pathophysiology of asthma was right on point. Due to the release of the mediators causing an increase in blood flow and vasoconstriction‚ which is why his BP increased and experiencing tachycardia. With bronchoconstriction‚ causing him to used excessive muscle to breathing‚ leading him to have tachypnea of 42 with shallow breathing. Since the patient is experiencing exacerbating‚ it is important to act quickly and manage it by early treatment and education
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