Endometriosis Introduction Endometriosis is a gynecological medical condition in which cells from the lining of the uterus (endometrium) appear and flourish outside the uterine cavity‚ most commonly on the membrane which lines the abdominal cavity. The uterine cavity is lined with endometrial cells‚ which are under the influence of female hormones. Endometrial-like cells in areas outside the uterus (endometriosis) are influenced by hormonal changes and respond in a way that is similar to the cells
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exact cause of preeclampsia remains unknown‚ much research effort has been exerted on the study of pathophysiological mechanisms” (Townsend & Drummond‚ 2011‚ p.245). Pettit & Brown (2012) found that the placenta and the re-modeling of the uterine arteries is a factor in preeclamptic disease. Preeclampsia is usually diagnosed on a routine pre-natal visit during blood pressure checks and urine dips. Urine dips show the presence of protein in the urine. According to ACOG (American College
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pooch will feel like a punching bag as doctors and nurses get your watermelon sized belly to shrink to the size of a cantaloupe. For the first 2 hours after delivery‚ your nurse will massage your belly every 15 minutes (oxytocin also helps) to aid uterine contraction. This will also be a painful procedure if you haven’t received epidural.
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I. INTRODUCTION Hydatidiform Mole (H-mole or Gestational trophoblastic disease) is abnormal proliferation and then degeneration of the trophoblastic villi (Garg & Giuntoli‚ 2007). As the cells degenerate‚ they become filled with fluid and appear as clear fluid-filled‚ grape-sized vesicles. The embryo fails to develop beyond a primitive start. Abnormal trophoblast cells must be identified because they are associated with choriocarcinoma‚ a rapidly metastasizing malignancy. (Pillitteri‚ 2010)
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Coming from a remote village in India where access to medical care is limited‚ I have had the dream of becoming a physician since I was very young. But‚ being a curious individual‚ growing up I became fascinated toward other career paths in my childhood as well. For example‚ I wanted to become a pilot when I was in second grade‚ and wanted to become a professional volleyball player when I was in fifth grade. I am glad that I spent enough time in researching those career paths that I had absolutely
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5 V. Baseline Data 6 VI. Nursing History (Gordon’s Functional Health) 7-9 VII. Health History 10-11 VIII. Assessment (Cephalo- Caudal) 12-14 IX. Laboratory and Radiology 15-16 X. Pathophysiology 17 XI. Nursing Care Plan * Acute Pain 18-19 * Fluid Volume Deficit 20-21 * Risk for Ineffective Coping 22 XII. Drug Study * Propranolol Hydrochloride
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CASE STUDY I. PERSONAL DATA Name: Juana Talion Age: 45 years old Birth Date: May 6‚ 1976 Address: Caramoran‚ Cataduanes Civil Status: Married Gender: Female Religion: Roman Catholic Date and time of admission: September 20‚ 2010 10:30am Chief complaint: hypogastric mass Tentative Diagnosis: myoma uteri Attending physician: Dr. Espinola II. HEALTH HISTORY a. History of Present Illness Juana Talion‚
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Chapter 7 High-Risk Antepartum Nursing Pre-gestational Complications For some women‚ pregnancy represents significant risk because it is superimposed on preexisting illness Cardiovascular Disorders Classifications Risks for woman Risks for newborn Assessment findings Management Nursing actions Cardiovascular Disorders Congenital heart disease is becoming more common as more women are surviving into their reproductive years. Stuff you already know: Normal heart
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HISTORY AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATION OR EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TREATMENT RECORD Patient Name: Brenda C. Seggerman Patient ID: 903321 Date of Admission/Date of Arrival: 03/27/2014 Admitting/Attending Physician: Alex McClure‚ MD Admitting Diagnosis: Ectopic Pregnancy Chief Complaint: Lower abdominal pain HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: The patient states that she has been having vaginal bleeding‚ more like spotting‚ over the past month. She denies the chance of pregnancy‚ although she states
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During labor‚ 84% of FHR tracings exhibit category II features (Jackson‚ Holmgren‚ Esplin‚ Henry‚ & Warner‚ 2011) and in the last 30 minutes of second stage‚ 97% of FHR tracings are Category II (Cahil et al.‚ 2012). In collaboration with obstetric (OB) residents‚ certified nurse-midwives (CNMs)‚ and physician providers‚ RNs
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