Mental Illness: Stigmatized Mary Ann Nieffenegger NURS 440 May 13‚ 2013 University of Phoenix Mental Illness: Stigmatized In the world of nursing‚ professionals encounter all types of people with various backgrounds‚ cultures‚ disabilities and health needs. Recognition of mental health and mental illness is an important task for health care workers. Yet‚ even more important is distinguishing and addressing underlying opinions or biases that may come through when caring for this vulnerable
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from either a mental disorder or illness” (Wexler). Many americans have been found to have a mental illness. Whether this be OCD or Schizophrenia‚ it is a serious problem. It is important to know about mental illness in case you ever interact with someone who suffers. You may not know a lot about mental illness and how it could affect you. Today‚ that changes. We will look at the basics of mental illness‚ a specific case called mania depression‚ and how mental illness doesn’t necessarily make a person
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MENTAL ILLNESS Mental Illness Natalie Maxwell March 8‚ 2010 Each year‚ almost 44 million Americans experience a mental disorder. In fact‚ mental illnesses are among the most common conditions affecting health today. The good news is that most people who have mental illnesses‚ even serious ones‚ can lead productive lives with proper treatment (www.yahoo.com). Mental illnesses are some of the most misunderstand afflictions in today’s society. Too many people think of mental illness as a
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Sudden Illness what is a heart attack? A sudden and sometimes fatal occurrence of ____________ ___________‚ typically resulting in the death of a part of a heart. symptoms of heart attack ? chest pain or discomfort shortness of breath __________ break out of cold sweats nausea _________________ or sudden illness first aid for a heart attack ! perform ________ call 911 Find ______ Convulsions What is a Convulsion? A convulsion is a ________‚__________‚ irregular movement
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Assessment task-MMII 002 managing paediatric illness and injury Described how to manage an infant with foreign bodies in their eyes‚ ears and nose If you get a foreign body stuck in your ears or nose you should go to the nearest NHS walk in centre or minor injuries unit‚ because when you attempt to remove it yourself it sometimes may occur to get even more stuck. If you get any foreign bodies in your eyes such as dust‚ paint or sand it can be removed easily by doing this: Put on some disposable
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all been stricken with a foodborne illness. A foodborne illness also known as food poisoning as it’s most often called is caused by eating or drinking any type of food or beverage that has been contaminated. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) it is estimated that almost 76 million cases of foodborne illnesses occur in the United States every year. This total amounts to one in four Americans becoming sick with a foodborne illness by eating foods that has been contaminated
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Sudden Illness Sudden Illness can occur in any individual at times difficult to determine exact illness being experienced by the victim. However‚ by knowing signs and symptoms of major disorders you may be able to provide appropriate first aid. Obtain information from victim and look for identifying factors such as medical alert bracelets or necklaces or medical information cards. Heart Attack Also called coronary thrombosis‚ coronary occlusion or myocardial infarction
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before. Many would argue that this ever busy lifestyle is from always being connected (through cell phones‚ text messaging‚ voicemail‚ email‚ etc.) and never making the separation from work and play. That is why a growing disease in today’s culture is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)‚ at about half a million people in America alone. Currently‚ the exact cause is unknown because there is no lab test‚ scan‚ or blood test that diagnoses CFS. It was once believed that this disease was closely linked
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SHC 33 Unit 1.1‚ 1.2‚1.3 Taken from a policy for Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy; All members of staff and volunteers must treat each child or adult with total respect no matter what their culture‚ gender‚ race‚ disability or special need‚ sexual orientation religion or belief Diversity- is differences between individuals and groups in society which arise from gender‚ social culture or religious‚ backgrounds‚ ethnic origins‚ family structures‚ sexuality‚ appearances or disabilities
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What is salmonella? According to the Mayo Clinic Salmonella infection is a common bacterial disease that affects the intestinal tract. Salmonella bacteria typically live in animal and human intestines and are shed through feces. Humans become infected most frequently through contaminated water or food sources. Salmonella serotype Typhimurium and Salmonella serotype Enteritidis are the most common in the United States. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) The infectious agent (pathogen)
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