Describe the five different types of shock and include for each‚ its pathophysiology‚ clinical manifestations and treatment. Shock is described as life threatening medical emergency resulting from insufficient blood flow through the body (Huether & Mccance‚ 2012) There are five types of medical shock. These include septic shock‚ anaphylactic shock‚ cardiogenic shock‚ hypovolemic shock‚ and neurogenic shock (Huether & Mccance‚ 2012). Septic shock results from bacteria that multiply in the
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albuminuria and a gradual loss of kidney function (1). The morphological changes associated with early phase DN comprise diffuse thickening of the glomerular capillary basement membrane together with the nodular glomerulosclerosis (2). Although the pathophysiology of DN is mainly occur due to hyperglycemia‚ it is believed to involve a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Crucially‚ DN is not clinically detectable until significant kidney damage has developed‚ highlighting the need to identify
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acute episodes of exacerbations. Mr Jones’ worsened health condition and physical symptoms will be assessed in the light of his medical history. The author will also analyse the relevant literature and relate the clinical management not only to pathophysiology but also to the evidence base and clinical practice. The importance of providing patient-centered care will be emphasised in areas of consent and privacy and dignity of the patient. Responsibility and accountability in nursing profession will
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neurologic‚ endocrine‚ renal‚ hepatic‚ and hematologic function (Contrera et al.‚ 2014). Avoid tachycardia precludes episodes of LA and pulmonary hypertension with potential right ventricular dysfunction‚ as well as inadequate LV filling with concomitant systemic hypotension (Skubas‚ Lichtman‚ Sharma‚ & Thomas‚ 2009). Preoperative medications such as anxiolytics and beta-blockers used
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IWCC NURSING Test Blueprint Iowa Western Community College Nursing Program Test Blueprint (NCLEX Based) Course Name Lifespan IV Date Spring‚ 2014 Faculty Unit: Comprehensive Final Exam Exam Name Test #: Comprehensive Final Unit NS Process NCLEX Test plan Blooms Taxonomy Question # Competency # Content Tested Discrimination Difficulty Assessment Analyzing Planning Implementing Evaluate Safe and Effective Care
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slippers to wear in the nursing home. A minute after she received them‚ Ella could not remember the exchange and asked what they were doing on her bed. What part of the brain has largely been affected to produce this behavior‚ and what is the pathophysiology involved? Grossman and Porth (2014)‚ states that neurochemical changes in the brain are effected by Alzheimer’s disease and are the main cause of memory loss. Particularly‚ the level of choline acetyltransferase activity in the cortex and hippocampus
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of the lower respiratory system include bacterial pneumonias‚ legionnaires’ disease‚ pertussis (whooping cough) and tuberculosis (TB) (VanMeter 219). When working in the medical setting‚ TB is a disease taken quite seriously due its etiology‚ pathophysiology‚ risk factors‚ and mortality rate. TB is caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb). This is a gram positive rod consisting of cell walls that are thick and contain peptidoglycan with abundant mycolic acid. Gram positive bacteria have cell walls
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Staphylococcus aureus. Cellulitis can occur as an extension of a skin wound‚ as an ulcer‚ or from furuncles or carbuncles. The infected area is warm‚ erythematous‚ swollen‚ and painful. The infection is usually in the lower extremities and responds to systemic antibiotics‚ as well as therapy to relieve pain. Cellulitis can also be associated with other diseases including chronic venous insufficiency and stasis dermatitis. My patient during my RN shadowing experience had cellulitis in their left lower extremity
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ANATOMY Anatomy‚ Physiology‚ & Pathophysiology Roots‚ Prefixes‚ and Suffixes 1. a- without or absence of: (asepsis‚ avascular tissue) 2. ab- away from: (abduction) 3. acro- top or end: (acromion process) 4. ad- to or towards: (adduction‚ adductor muscle) 5. aesth – feeling: anesthesia) 6. –algia pain: (neuralgia) 7. ambi- both: (ambidexterous) 8. amubl- walk: (ambulatory) 9. an- without: (anaerobic respiration) 10. ante- before‚ in front of: (antecerebellar)
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BIOS260: Section D Fundamentals of Pathophysiology Week 6 Course Term Project What causes Lupus and How is Lupus Treated? BIOS260: Section D Fundamentals of Pathophysiology Jacqueline McLean Devry University Week 6 Course Term Project Professor Daudi Langat June 11‚ 2011 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus frequently called “Lupus” is a noncommunicable
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