DISEASE SPECIFIC INFORMATION DISEASE/DEFINITION Thrombocytopenia- a reduction of platelets below 150‚000/uL PATHOPHYSIOLOGY Thrombocytopenia can result from decreased production of platelets within the bone marrow or from increased destruction or consumption of platelets. Causes include: failure of production as a result of certain anemia’s‚ septicemia‚ and cytotoxic medications. Platelet disorders can be inherited (e.g.‚ Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome)‚ but the vast majority are acquired. A common
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regimen‚ eat a well-balanced diet (Carter‚ Bishop‚ & Kravits‚ 2011). Speak with school counselor‚ read motivational books Keeping up with nursing trends and standards Schedule time to read up to date nursing magazines Maintain my skills and pathophysiology in nursing. Completing my CEU‚ Join the American Nurses Association. Subscribe to a top nursing magazine References Blais‚ K. K. & Hayes‚ J. S. (2011). Professional nursing practice: Concepts and perspectives (6th ed.). Upper Saddle
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al.‚ 2017). Approximately 80‚000 Australians including 27‚000 Victorians are living with Parkinson’s at present (Parkinson’s Disease Society of Victoria (Parkinson’s Victoria)‚ 2017). In this essay‚ author will discuss different risk factors‚ pathophysiology of Parkinson’s disease. Author will also discuss different assessment data and techniques to collect that data for diagnosis and management of Parkinson’s disease. Author will explain and briefly discuss effects of Parkinson’s disease on different
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Which of the following symptoms would the nurse expect to find before treatment? A) Weight gain‚ cold intolerance B) Slow heart rate‚ rash C) Skin hot and moist‚ rapid heart rate D) Constipation‚ confusion 8. A nurse is discussing the pathophysiology of Graves’s disease. Which information should the nurse include? Graves disease is characterized by A) ectopic secretion of thyroid hormone by a tumor. B) excessive production of circulating thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulin. C) autoimmune
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Running head: Theory Critique of Conservation Model Theory Critique of Levine’s Conservation Model Dana Carroll Nur 600 February 24‚ 2013 Jacqueline Saleeby Theory Critique of Levine’s Conservation Model Introduction Myra Levine proposed a grand theory of energy conservation. Using the Chinn and Kramer Model for critique‚ this paper will describe the theory reviewing purpose‚ concepts‚ definitions‚ relationships‚ structure‚ assumptions‚ and rationale for selection. Then‚ the theory will
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is considered moderate and GCS score of 13 to 15 as mild TBI. This injury can be the direct result of a fall‚ motor vehicle crash‚ sporting accident‚ assault‚ gunshot wound or violent shaking (Morton & Fontaine‚ 2009). NORMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY IN TBI Monroe-Kellie
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Data Collection Worksheet: Pediatric Case Study Failure to thrive. SSG Alsawalha‚ Musab 1. Client Demographics a. Age: 11 months b. Gender: Male c. Marital Status/Significant others: Single‚ d. Primary Language: English e. Religion: Baptist f. Barriers to care: i. Noted in home life‚ past medical history‚ social history: Patient barriers to care all revolve around the parents neglect to medical treatments needed for the patient. ii. Developmental Stage: Trust vs Mistrust. g. Other: Patient
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term‚ Atopic. Most children develop this condition by the age of 10‚ whereas‚ some people often continue with its symptom throughout life. It can be treated by using using anti-inflammatory crams and lotions. • McCance‚ K & Huether‚ V‚ 2014‚ Pathophysiology‚ 7th edn‚ Elsevier‚ Canada. • Gerard‚ J & Mark‚ 2. Cardio embolic stroke: A blood clot is formed in the body‚ breaking loose and travelling to the brain via the bloodstream which is when an embolic
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syndrome) is a urological condition characterized by storage symptoms such as urgency‚ changes in the frequency of urination‚ nocturia‚ or incontinence. Although not a life-threatening condition‚ it is often debilitating and stigmatized. The pathophysiology of overactive bladder is not characterized completely. The symptoms can be lifelong or relapsing and remitting or it can be resolved. An overactive bladder can affect anyone irrespective of their gender. It is caused by the abnormal contraction
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History of current condition: Patient J.A. is a 39-year-old female that originally reported to the ED two days ago with complaints of epigastric pain‚ nausea‚ vomiting‚ weakness‚ and fatigue. Along with assessment findings‚ laboratory results indicated the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. Additionally‚ upon admission she presented with signs and symptoms of alcohol intoxication‚ alcohol dependence with withdrawal‚ and a blood alcohol concentration of 0.40. She’s currently being administered Serax
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