Fluid and Electrolytes Know the causes‚ nursing assessment findings and treatments for: Fluid Volume Excess (Overload): heart failure‚ renal failure‚ abnormal fluid shift‚ treat with diuretics and fluid restriction or sodium restrictions‚ record i&o’s‚ bounding pulse‚ JDV‚ crackles in lungs (from PE)‚ SOB‚ PITTING EDEMA Fluid Volume Deficit (Hypo-Volemia): shift from plasma into ICF with sodium loss‚ treat with isotonic fluids‚ blood products for blood loss‚ low BP‚ increase HR‚ weak thready pulse
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[pic] [pic] POST OPERATIVE CARE SUBMITTED BY:- (GROUP ‘VI’) "A STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE LEVEL OF THE PATIENT STUDENT NURSE REGARDING POST OPERATIVE CARE & TO IMPROVE KNOWLEDGE & PRACTICE IN HAMIDIYA HOSPITAL YEAR - 2010" Study Submitted In Partial Fulfillment Of The Requirement For The Degree Of Bachelor Of Science In Nursing SUPERVISED BY:- SIGNATURE OF PRINCIPAL MISS ROSHANI
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|Unit 1:The Cell/Genes & Gene-Environmental Interaction/Mechanisms of |This unit will cover Chapters 1-3 & Chapters 6-10 in your McCance & Huether | |Self-Defense |text. | |Study Guide Unit 1 | NU 545 |
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Lab 7: The Kidney’s Role in Fluid Balance Introduction The renal system performs a vital role in homeostasis. The kidneys’ ability to retain valuable constituents and expel metabolic wastes from the body enables this system to regulate the volume‚ osmolarity‚ and pH of body’s internal fluid environment (Sherwood‚ 2007‚ p. 511). The functional unit of the kidney‚ referred to as the nephron‚ is composed of both tubular components—Bowman’s capsule proximal tubule‚ loop of Henle‚ the distal tubule
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NURSING PRACTICE I SITUATION : A Nurse utilizes the nursing process in managing patient care. Knowledge of this process is essential to deliver high quality care and to focus on the client’s response to their illness. 1. During the planning phase of the nursing process‚ which of the following is the product developed? A. Nursing care plan B. Nursing diagnosis C. Nursing history D. Nursing notes 2. Objective data are also known as? A. Covert data B. Inferences C. Overt data D. Symptoms 3. Data or
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concentration of uric acid in serum. 2) Pathologic changes in serum concentration of uric acid A) Increased values of uric acid in: • athetoid cerebral palsy with mental deficiency and self-mutilation‚ • coronary artery disease‚ • diabetic keto-acidosis following intravenous fructose‚ • Down’s syndrome (some cases)‚ • excessive ethyl alcohol intake‚ • gout‚ • gross tissue destruction‚ • heavy chain disease‚ • hemolytic anemias‚ • hyperlipoproteinemia type iii‚ • lead
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M Hunter‚ M. & King‚ D. (2001). COPD; Management of Acute Exacerbations and Chronic Stable Disease. American Journal of Family Physicians. Aug 15;64(4):603-613. Ignatavicius‚ D. & Workman‚ M. L. (2010)‚ Care of Patients with Noninfectious Lower Respiratory Problems. Medical-Surgical Nursing‚ 6th Edition‚ (pp. 621-637). St. Louis‚ Missouri:Saunders Elsevier. Lange‚ P. (2009). Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Risk of Infection. Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska‚ Jul ;77(3):284-8. Shorr‚ A
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3: implications with rational for the following (related to Adi) - pain - dehydration - temperature Practise exam Case study 1 Adi: Adi is a 22 year old woman who was on holiday camping when she noticed a blister on her right ankle. She covered it with waterproof plaster so that she was able to swim in the lake. Over a two day period the blister became increasingly reddened and swollen. After becoming increasingly unwell Adi presents at the emergency department distressed‚ pale‚ shivering
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Janine‚ is a 19-year-old single mother of Andrew a 4-month-old baby. Andrew was born at 37 weeks gestation and was admitted into the neonatal intensive care unit for four days due to mild respiratory distress and poor feedings. Today the Janine came into the clinic for Andrews well child checkup and is concerned about his feedings. Andrew was diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux and is currently taking omeprazole daily. Andrew is able to raise his head at 45 degrees when prone‚ his weight is at
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collected in the pleural space to cause the mediastinum to shift twoard the right. The collapsed left lung‚ increased intrapleural pressure‚ and rightward shift make it difficult to ventilate A.W. 2. Interpret A.W.’s ABG’s • Significant respiratory acidosis with profound hypoxemia. A.W. is near death. 3. What is the reason for A.W.’s ABG results? • 70% of her right lung is collapsed and is not taking part in gas exchange 4. The physician needs to insert a chest tube. What are your responsibilities
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