pertinent in patient care from the charts after handoff. I am slow at charting and at times this can be a set back. I feel I can always strengthen my time management and prioritization skills. I feel I am not as strong as I would like to be in pathophysiology
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According to the American Nurses Association (ANA) (2012)‚ an APRN is defined by the Nurse Practice Act and is governed by the board of nursing. Given that there are large variations between related state statutes‚ rules‚ and regulations for the APRN‚ it is important that the APRN have a clear understanding of their scope of practice defined by those laws and regulations. Legal authority to prescribe has been granted to NPs in 50 states and the District of Columbia. Independence among the NPs prescriptive
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her muscles. This affects “70-80% of patients” (www.ucp.org). The muscles seem stiff and cannot be relaxed voluntarily. Subcategories of this type are defined by how much of the body is affected. In diplegia both of the legs are affected; in hemiplegia only one side of the body is affected. Finally the most common form of spastic CP is quadriplegia in which the entire body is affected. Another form of CP‚ called athetoid or dyskinetic affects about 10-20% of patients (www.ucp.org). The characteristics
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because it is so hard for him to get up.” This information is important to me because it is subjective data. My nursing diagnostic statement is that he has impaired physical mobility r/t activity limitations imposed by current diagnosis. He has hemiplegia that was caused by a stroke. My nursing interventions for Mr. Parker would be to highly encourage him to attend physical therapy such as stroke rehabilitation. I would first assess his mobility skills to give me an idea of how his mobility performance
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Epstein-Barr Virus Disease Information‚ Diagnosis‚ and Treatment Epstein-Barr Virus Disease Information‚ Diagnosis‚ and Treatment . . For more Information www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/ebv.htm www.emedicinehealth.com www.uptodate
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Evidence from animal and human studies suggests that alteration of function of the GABA neuronal system plays a significant role in the pathophysiology of GAD. Benzodiazepine receptors (BDZ-Rs) and GABAAreceptors are part of the same macromolecular complex. Clinical studies have shown that benzodiazepines are effective in treating patients with GAD.42 Patients with GAD have been shown to have
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plethora amount of signs and symptoms in a patient that can be easily mistaken for another disease making it difficult to identify which makes it pertinent to fight this relatively harmless parasite that can result in death without treatment. Pathophysiology Giardiasis is an infection that affects the gastrointestinal tract caused by the parasite‚ Giardia lamblia‚ which is also known as Giardia intestinalis. Giardiasis is most commonly spread by contaminated water or food or by direct contact from
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▪Secondary glomerular diseases that can have systemic effects include lupus erymatosus‚ Goodpasture’s syndrome (caused by antibodies to the glomerular basement membrane)‚ diabetic glomerulosclerosis and amyloidosis. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY ▪Kidneys are reduced to as little as one-fifth their normal size (consisting largely of fibrous tissue). ▪The cortex layer shrinks to 1-2mm in thickness or less. ▪Bands of scar tissue distort the remaining cortex‚ making the surface of the
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References: Brashers‚ V.L. (2008). Alterations of cardiovascular function. In S. Huether‚ & K. McCance‚ (Ed.)‚ Understanding pathophysiology (4th ed.) (pp.606-675). St. Louis: Mosby Elsevier. Brashers‚ V.L. (2008). Alterations of pulmonary function. In S. Huether‚ & K. McCance‚ (Ed.)‚ Understanding pathophysiology (4th ed.) (pp.693-713). St. Louis: Mosby Elsevier. Kara‚ M. (2005). Preparing nurses for the global pandemic of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Journal
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affects people in their everyday life will help you as a nurse provide the best care available when caring for them. This paper will highlight the etiology‚ causes‚ pathophysiology‚ etiology‚ causes‚ risk factors‚ complications‚ detailed nursing care plan and current treatments involved with a patient with hearing loss. Pathophysiology There are really just two different types of hearing loss that affect people (there are other subtypes and they will be addressed). According the textbook “Understanding
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