Introduction The process of urination is vital to the body for the removal of certain waste products. Normally‚ when the bladder gets full‚ urine is emptied from the body through the urethra in a process called urination. In urinary retention‚ a person’s bladder fills up and there is an urge to urinate but he is unable to completely empty his bladder. With chronic urinary retention‚ a person may be able to urinate‚ but he has some trouble starting a stream or emptying your bladder completely.
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NUR 317 - Cardiac Exam Study Guide Define the following terms. Describe patient symptoms and conditions that could cause alterations in: Cardiac Output Volume of blood flowing through systemic or pulmonary circuit expressed in liters per min Normal= 5 L/min (resting adult) HRXSV= CO Factors: preload‚ afterload‚ myocardial contractility‚ heart rate As heart rate increases‚ this allows less time for diastole and the heart often cannot fill adequately. Therefore‚ a very rapid heart will often have
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References: Huether‚ S.‚ & McCance‚ K. (2012). Understanding pathophysiology. (5th ed.). St. Louis‚ Missouri: Elvsevier Inc. Fibroids In-Depth Report. (2008). Retrieved from http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/disease/uterine-fibroids/print.html Uterine fibroids. (2013). Retrieved from http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/uterine-
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reinfarction (Goldman‚ 2010). Other causes of cardiogenic shock include left ventricular failure‚ dysrhythmias‚ myopathies including valves‚ cardiac tamponade‚ pericarditis‚ pulmonary hypertension and pulmonary embolism (Ignatavicius‚ 2010). Pathophysiology Cardiogenic shock has a downward spiraling pathophysiology that ultimately leads to hypoxemia and
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stabilization at the cellular level to prevent or control inflammation. Onset of action: Asthma: 15 minutes; maximum benefit: may take ≥2 weeks Albuterol Beta2 Agonist Adenosine Diagnostic Agent Acute vasodilator testing in pulmonary artery hypertension Antiarrhythmic actions: Slows conduction time through the AV node‚ interrupting the re-entry pathways through the AV node‚ restoring normal sinus rhythm Myocardial perfusion scintigraphy: Adenosine also causes coronary vasodilation and increases
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clinical findings can help to differentiate the two diseases. Barrel chest‚ tripod position‚ use of accessory muscle to air respiration are usual findings with patients with emphysema that are not found on patients with chronic bronchitis. The pathophysiology of emphysematous COPD can be explained by the structures of alveolar are distended‚ lose elasticity rupture or coalesce together to combine one mass. The loss of elastic recoil causes
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had a Myocardial Infarction at the age of 40. His cholesterol level is 250 mg/dl‚ HDL is 30 mg/dl‚ LDL is 170mg/dl and TG is 250mg/dl. Mr. S complains of chest pain upon exertion. Case Study # 1 Questions 1. Briefly describe the pathophysiology of CAD (25 pts) 2. Calculate Mr. S’s BMI (25pts) 3. Based on all the evidence do you
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an important role in the treatment of CAD by offering and supplying comfort for anxiety and pain‚ minimizing symptoms and side effects‚ educating patients on the disease process‚ and helping to reduce risks and promote healthier lifestyles. Pathophysiology The heart is supplied blood‚ oxygen‚ and nutrients by the coronary arteries. When functioning normally‚ the coronary arteries ensure adequate oxygenation of the myocardium at all levels of cardiac activity (Klabunde‚ 2010). CAD is a heart disease
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Case Study 23 1. Identify the four most important things to include in your assessment. Determine a previous history (Hx) of pneumonia Obtain complete VS with SaO2 on room air. Perform a full physical assessment‚ especially a cardiovascular and pulmonary system Identify the quality and presence pain upon cough‚ color and quantity of sputum 2. Which of these assessment findings concern you? State your rationale. C.K.’s blood pressure‚ pulse‚ respirations‚ and temperature are elevated; SaO2 84% RA
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Effects of Disease on the Health Care Industry: Cardiovascular Health Evelyn Barnum HCS/245 Sunday‚ June 28‚ 2015 Michelle Clemons Effects of Disease on the Health Care Industry: Cardiovascular Health Chosen Cardiovascular Disease or Disorder Treatment Modalities Cultural Beliefs/Practices Affecting this Disease Epidemiological Statistics Available Consumer Resources (ex. financing‚ information‚ support) Impact on Society Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
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