Pneumonia Case Study NUR 213 Gina Perry‚ SN2 Central Maine Community College Abstract This paper illustrates how the student nurse cared for a patient with pneumonia. The student nurse was assigned a patient on a medical surgical unit during clinical rotation. During this time‚ the student nurse observed and interacted with the patient‚ conducted a full head to toe assessment as well as routine scheduled assessments‚ administered medications‚ and created a plan of care. A brief description of
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This is a case study on a 76 year old man.Mr Alan Chari(pseudonym used to protect the identity of a patient)‚was admitted over night in my department.He is a divorcee who stays with son.He is a retired teacher and his son is permanently employed by a local company as an electrician.He is independent with activities of daily livings but is occasionally limited by his ill health.He used to be a heavy smoker .After realising the burden COPD has on general New Zealand population ‚affecting about15%
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Chapter 14 Female Genitalia • Anatomy o Mons pubis-hair-covered fat pad overlying the symphysis pubis o Labia majora-rounded folds of adipose tissue o Labia minora-thinner pinkish-red folds that extend anteriorly to form the prepuce and the clitoris o Vestibule-boat shaped fossa between the labia minora o Introitus-posterior portion lies the vaginal opening which in virgins may be hidden by the hymen o Perineum-tissue between the introitus and the anus o Urethral meatus opens into the vesituble
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by Obiebi Enifome Sonia INTRODUCTION Snakes are elongated‚ legless‚ carnivorous reptiles of the suborder serpents that can be distinguished from legless lizards by their lack of eyelids and external ears. It is commonly believed that all snakes are venomous but that is an erroneous believes. Of all the 2700 known species of snakes only 300 are venomous. Most species are non venomous and those that have venom use it primarily to kill and subdue prey rather than for self defense. Some posses venom
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Top of Form . The Male Reproductive System > The Male Reproductive System: Introduction The male reproductive system is composed of the testes‚ genital ducts‚ accessory glands‚ and penis (Figure 21–1). The dual function of the testis is to produce spermatozoa and hormones. The genital ducts and accessory glands produce secretions that‚ aided by smooth muscle contractions‚ conduct spermatozoa toward the exterior. These secretions also provide nutrients for spermatozoa while
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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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Reproductive System Function: Anatomy of Male Reproductive System Major Organs producing offspring External Reproductive Organs propagation of the species penis and scrotum !in terms of evolution – the only reason all the other systems exist Internal Organs: only major system that doesn’t work continuously ! only activated at puberty these structures form continuous tube: Testes epididymus vas deferens ejaculatory duct urethra in penis unlike most other organisms
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Comp. by: K.VENKATESAN Stage: Proof Chapter No.: 8 Title Name: Toth-&-Moulin Date:4/6/13 Time:19:27:38 Page Number: 90 Section 2 Chapter 8 The Condition of Neuropathic Pain Pathophysiology of neuropathic pain: Signaling pathways and their magnification – the role of neuronal Toll-like receptors Michael R. Due‚ Yohance M. Allete‚ and Fletcher A. White Introduction Neuropathic pain is a tremendous challenge to the healthcare system. It is thought that 7–8% of the population in the USA is affected
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14. CHOLINERGIC AGONISTS AND CHOLINESTERASE INHIBITORS CHOLINERGIC AGONISTS Overview “muscarinic receptor agonists” cholinergic agonists are drugs that act on acetylcholine receptors‚ thus causing excitation of the parasympathetic autonomic nervous system there are 2 types of acetylcholine receptors 1) NICOTINIC RECEPTORS - are receptor-mediated ion channels - 3 types RECEPTOR TYPE MUSCLE TYPE GANGLION TYPE LOCATION - neuromuscular junction - sympathetic autonomic ganglia - parasympathetic autonomic
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Adrenal gland In mammals‚ the adrenal glands (also known as suprarenal glands) are the triangular-shaped endocrine glands that sit on top of the kidneys. They are chiefly responsible for releasing hormones in conjunction with stress through the synthesis of corticosteroids and catecholamines‚ including cortisol and adrenaline (epinephrine)‚ respectively. Anatomy and function Anatomically‚ the adrenal glands are located in the retroperitoneum situated atop the kidneys‚ one on each side. They are
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