Conclusion 1 Based on what you know about blood‚ why would having a sickle cell anemia crisis result in a reduced red blood cell count‚ an elevated white blood cell count‚ and a reduced hematocrit? There’s a reduced RBC count‚ elevated WBC count‚ and a reduced hematocrit because of the shape of the RBC. The sickle cell anemia causes the RBC to have a different shape; a crescent and rigid shape and there are not a lot of them. So because of that‚ there’s more WBC and a reduced hematocrit. Also‚ the
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1. Macromolecules affected by Sickle Cell a. Hemoglobin: When the body is infected by Sickle Cell Disease‚ the primary structure of Hemoglobin is mutated. In the amino acid sequence‚ valine is substituted for glutamic acid causing sickle cell disease. This single mutation will eventually cause the entire protein to divide itself. b. Lipids: The lipids in the membrane of the cell are altered by sickle cell disease. Those who suffer from the disease have defective fasting lipid metabolism. This has
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University of Belize Faculty of Nursing and Allied Health NURS 3051- Nursing Care of Infants and Children Congenital Defects Sickle Cell Anemia (SCA) Sickle Cell Anemia (SCA) is one of a group of diseases collectively termed hemaglobinopathies‚ in which normal adult hemoglobin is partially or completely replaced by abnormal sickle hemoglobin(HgbS). Sickle Cell Anemia includes all of those hereditary disorder‚ the clinical‚ hematologic‚ and pathologic features of which are related to the
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Nursing Theory Plan of Care Theoretical Foundations of Practice NUR/513 March 05‚ 2012 Nursing Theory Plan of Care Ida Orlando literally wrote the book on the function of nursing. Her theory of the deliberative nursing process outlines a dynamic nurse-patient relationship in which the nurse uses his or her senses of perception together with deliberate actions to create an individualized care plan for each patient. Results of current research on the application of her theory follow
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Running Head: NURSE CARE PLAN EXERCISE Nurse Care Plan Exercise School of Nursing NURSING DIAGNOSIS (ACTUAL) 75-year old female Assessment: Subj cues: Usual pattern 1 movement/day. States she goes 1-2 days w/out movement as a result used laxative. Has difficulty drinking 6-8 glasses of H2O a day. Green leafy vegetables are a challenge due to poorly-fitted dentures. Has Hyperacidity and bloating. Obj cues: There are no objective cues. NURSING DIAGNOSIS (ACTUAL)
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This assignment aims to implement a hypothetical nursing care plan for a patient that I been involved with recently whist on clinical placement. I have used a published nursing model in order for me to apply an appropriate nursing care plan for my chosen patient. I will explain my reasoning for the purposed care‚ whilst also including an explanation of how pathophysiology contributes to the patient experience. In accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC 2008) and the Data Protection
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Family Nursing Care Plan Problem # 1: (Poor Personal Hygiene): Cues | Analysis | Objectives | Nursing Intervention | Rationale | Method of Contact | ResourcesRequired | ExpectedOutcome | Subjective:“Ayaw nilang lagging maglilinis ng katawan” as verbalized by the motherObjective:-Dirty and uncut nails- Uncombed hair- Not properly groomed | Inability of the family members to recognized the problem due to lack of knowledge- Inability to take appropriate actions to solve the health problem due to
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FAMILY NURSING CARE PLAN BY: LADY VI G. BINAG N2B. 20132103970 REFERENCES: scribd.com http://rnspeak.com/ Google Images NURSE’s POCKET GUIDE by Doenges‚ Moorhouse‚ Murr Maglaya Book (google) Name of Client: J. Lacro Occupation: Housewife FAMILY NURSING CARE PLAN Health Problem Family Nursing Probem Goal of Care Objectives of Care Intervention Rationale Methods of Nurse
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Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders. People with Sickle Cell Disease have abnormal hemoglobin‚ called hemoglobin S or sickle hemoglobin‚ in their red blood cells. People with SCD inherit two abnormal hemoglobin genes‚ one from each of their parents. One of these abnormal hemoglobin genes causes the production of hemoglobin S in the body.1 When a person has two hemoglobin S genes‚ Hemoglobin SS‚ this disease is called Sickle Cell Anemia.1 This is the most common
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Family Nursing Plan of Care NUR/405 September 6‚ 2010 Sybil Beth Meadows‚ RN‚ MSN‚ NCSN CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINALITY: I certify that the attached paper is my original work and has not previously been submitted by me or anyone else for any class. I further declare I have cited all sources from which I used language‚ ideas‚ and information‚ whether quoted verbatim or paraphrased‚ and that any assistance of any kind‚ which I received while producing this paper‚ has been acknowledged
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