Anemia is a disease state that is characterized by a reduction of hemoglobin (Hb) or volume of red blood cells (RBC’s). The reduction in Hb or RBC’s leads to diminished oxygen carrying ability of the blood. Many forms of anemia exist – the anemias discussed will be relevant to our patient‚ JJ‚ based on her signs/symptoms and past medical history (PMH). Anemia can be classified based on the appearance or size of the RBC. The size of the RBC can be determined by either calculating the mean corpuscular
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daily as our children’s potential is dwindling‚ our medical insurance‚ Social Security and ability to make choices about when and if we retire are eroding”. So I decided to become a nurse‚ to have health insurance‚ paid vacations‚ 401k pension plans and security of tenure. The need for a career that is not just a JOB‚ but a career that can make me financially stable (no more paycheck to paycheck)‚ a career which will bring joy to both me and those I help nurture back to health. Even as a small
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has become excoriated and tender. Objective Data (Head to Toe Assessment including Vital Signs): SOA‚ pulse oximetry reading is 88%‚ bilateral crackles in the lower lobe‚ BP102/60-T 101 F‚ P 104‚ RR 32‚ he is receiving IV fluids @ 80 ml/hour. Nursing Diagnosis: Excess fluid volume R/T CHF AEB pulmonary congestion‚ adventitious breath sounds Patient Goals/Objectives (What do you hope will be the result of your efforts? Make sure goal is patient oriented‚ measurable‚ and has a time frame). Planned
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Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) Equine Infectious Anemia‚ also known as swamp fever‚ is a horse disease caused by an RNA virus. This is classified in the Lentivirus genus which is characterized by a long incubation period‚ and is transmitted by bloodsucking insects (Elsevier 2013). Horses and other equidae‚ such as donkeys and zebras‚ can also contract the noncontagious‚ infectious disease. When discussing EIA‚ a clear distinction must be made between events in which the disease was contracted. Sometimes
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of the patient. Once the nurse practitioner formulates and confirms the diagnosis of pernicious anemia and potential causes what education is important for the nurse practitioner to provide or the patient? The patient should be made aware that this type of anemia is a lack of vitamin b12 uptake and lack of intrinsic factor thus making this type of anemia an autoimmune disorder. The symptoms of anemia such as: headache‚ palpitations‚ fatigue‚ pale skin and dizziness may occur as well as sensitivity
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places for pressure ulcers to occur are over bony prominences‚ such as the sacral area‚ heels‚ hip‚ and elbow. (NICE 2005) Initially to maintain confidentiality the patient will be referred to as Mr Brown. Mr Brown has given permission for his nursing notes and details to be referred to through out this assignment. He is also aware that is identity will remain unknown and that a false name was chosen for assignment purposes. This can be identified in the NMC Code in ‘respecting people’s right to
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Global Health Nursing Primary Health Care/Primary Care This discussion will cover the demographic trends that impact global health today‚ look at patterns of health and disease that impact global health‚ explain the difference between primary health care and primary care‚ and review the World Health Organizations (WHO) priority for global health. There are many factors that affect global health including population‚ environment‚ and disease. One of the greatest pressures on the global community
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Iron Deficiency Anemia Imagine that you lived your life to the fullest potential‚ while not having a single idea that a heart attack was right around for you. You are exhausted and have unusual cravings for ice even when you’re freezing and cannot get warm. On top of that‚ you cannot explain why you are having a shortness of breath or foggy thinking. If you imagine your life like this‚ then you are living with a condition called iron deficiency anemia. IDA is a common type of anemia‚ a condition in
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Physical therapy consult to establish PT plan. Give pain medications prior to physical activity as pain impairs mobility and the patient is more likely to succeed in reaching her physical activity goals if her pain is under good control. Impaired physical mobility R/T recent surgery 2° right intertrochanteric hip fracture AEB pt. only being able to ambulate 40 ft with walker & assist x 1. Acute pain R/T recent surgery 2° to intertrochanteric right hip fracture AEB pt. rating pain as a
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THE NURSING PROCESS: NURSING CARE PLAN NURSING DIAGNOSIS 2 (Problem; Etiology; Signs & Symptoms) P Decreased Cardiac Output R/T E Atrial Fibrillation and Mechanical Ventilation AEB S – Client on mechanical ventilation. Albumin 1.1 – 2/4/14 – low osmolality in blood – third spacing. Atrial Fibrilation Sluggish Pupil response Blood pressure 97/39 Heart Rate 54 Peripheral pulses diminished PLANNING ____________________________________________________________________________________
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