Abstract Diabetes mellitus is a condition in which the body is unable to produce sufficient insulin (needed by the body to convert glucose energy) leading to high blood glucose levels (Fusco‚ Gonzales‚ & Yeung‚ 2015). There are two types of diabetes‚ type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes (Westerberg‚ 2013). Type 1 diabetes is caused by the bodies inability to produce insulin as opposed to type 2 diabetes which is caused by inadequate insulin production or absorption (Fusco et al.‚ 2015). Type 1 diabetics
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Medical Surgical I Disease Process of Hypertension By Ms. Margarita Minor‚ LPN Pathophysiology The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines hypertension as an abnormally high arterial blood pressure that is indicated by an adult systolic blood pressure of 140mm Hg or greater or a diastolic blood pressure of 90mm Hg or greater. The cause is unknown but may be attributable to a preexisting condition that result in thickening and inelasticity of the arterial walls of the left ventricle
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How Do You Become an Emergency Room Nurse? When someone wants to become an emergency room nurse‚ they often do so because they want to help patients and save lives. Emergency room nurses are integral members of important medical teams who assist patients experiencing traumatic injuries and sudden illnesses. These nurses may work in fast-paced and stressful environments‚ but they have one of the most rewarding careers available in the medical field. Get a Formal Education There are different academic
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can be either viral or bacterial in origin‚ but is most commonly caused by Escherichia coli. The bacterium generally originates in the urethra‚ spreads to the bladder and up through the urethras‚ and finally impacts one or both of the kidneys. Pathophysiology One or both kidneys may be involved. The infection extends from the ureter into the kidney‚ involving the renal pelvis and medullary tissue (tubule and interstitial tissue). Purulent exudate fills the kidney pelvis and calyces‚ and the medulla
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identified‚ there are couple more stages for target identification. If the company are tackling an existing disease then the company will target either the same target as current drugs. If the disease target is new then the company should tackle the pathophysiology of the disease (new target protein). The current drug targets include enzymes‚ cell surface receptors GCPR‚ transporters and ion channels. The most common target is the enzyme and GCPR interaction. (Rang‚2005) ( Seneci and Terstappen‚2009) After
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The Bioamine Theory of Depression In this essay a review of the literature in relation to the Bioamine Hypothesis of Depression will be carried out‚ and an explanation made that shows that the bioamine theory is no longer thought of as being a satisfactory explanation of depression. Also in the is essay the Mental Health Nurses role will be looked at and the implications of such a biological theory has on nursing practise. If such a theory were to be true what treatment would someone with depression
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Running Head: THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE BACCALAUREATE AND ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING The Differences Between The Baccalaureate and Associate Degree In Nursing NUR 320: Informatics Stillman College March 4‚ 2009 The Differences Between the Baccalaureates and Associate Degree in Nursing A BSN represent a Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing‚ while an ADN is an Associate’s Degree in Nursing. With either degree the person obtain his or her Registered Nurse (RN) license but there
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cause mild infections of the skin such as boils and impetigo. If staph bacteria get into a break in the skin‚ they can cause life-threatening infections‚ such as blood poisoning or endocarditis (an infection of the inner lining of the heart). Pathophysiology The anatomic structure of the skin provides a barrier to infection but also opportunities for infection to occur. The squamous epithelium of the epidermis provides a water-impervious and resilient barrier against bacteria. This barrier function
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that it was true because there were sources that were reliable‚ like: Diagnosis and Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults‚ The 2011 Canadian Hypertension Education Program‚ American Heart Association‚ American College of Cardiology‚ Pathophysiology of sleep apnea etc. The only reliable insights I found from “Little Ways to Lose Big” were “Make Veggies the Star” (Marissa Lippert‚ RD‚ author of The Cheater’s Diet)‚ “300- calorie smoothie in place of a restaurant meal can save up to 500 calories
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the bones will allow them. 1:2 Describe the impact of specific conditions on the correct movement and positioning of an individual If an individual has suffer from a stroke this may cause loss of movement in the limbs on one side of the body (hemiplegia). In that case it is very important to remember that when you are assisting an individual with regards to dressing you need to dress the individual firstly the bad side and when undressing him/her you do the bad side lastly to prevent discomfort
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