have reread and checked all the assessment requirements.* | | 1. Based on the information in the case study‚ which type of stroke is Mrs Smith
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Biology Unit 18- Assignment 4 Circulatory Disorders. Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Overview Deep Vein Thrombosis‚ also known as DVT is a preventable circulatory disorder which occurs when a blood clot is formed in a deep vein‚ they usually develop in the lower leg‚ thigh‚ or pelvis‚ but can also occur in the arms. DVT can cause pain and swelling and can lead to complications such as a pulmonary embolism‚ however DVT is preventable and if diagnosed early treatable. How DVT forms (leg
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T.V. is hospitalized with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in her left leg as a complication of abdominal surgery. She is being treated with bed rest and anticoagulant therapy. On the third postoperative day‚ she suddenly experiences severe dyspnea and is placed on supplemental oxygen. A blood gas is drawn‚ which demonstrates hypoxemia and mild respiratory alkalosis. Discussion Questions 1. Considering T.V.’s history‚ what is the most likely cause of her respiratory distress? Why? a. The primary cause
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Erika Crans Unit 4 Assignment 2 Dr. J April 13‚ 2015 GUILLAIN-BARRE SYNDROM Guillain-Barre syndrome is a rare disorder in which your body’s immune system attacks your nerves. Instead of your immune system fighting of illnesses‚ it attacks the myelin sheath surrounding the nerves. The myelin sheath is destroyed‚ and the damage prevents the nerves from transmitting signal to the brain. It spreads very quickly and is considered a medical emergency in its most severe form. The syndrome usually
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Case Study 8 1. List 6 risk factors for DVT. Inheriting a blood clot disorder Prolonged bed rest‚ such as long hospital stay Injury or surgery Pregnancy Birth control pills or hormone replacement Being overweight or obese 2. Identify at least 5 problems from L.J.’s history that represent his personal risk factors. Smoking history Personal history of DVT Prolonged bed rest Age of above 60 years old Sitting for long period of times (Bus Driving) 3. Something is missing from the scenario. Based on
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Statins for High Cholesterol Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S.‚ and people with higher cholesterol are at higher risk for heart attacks. There’s good evidence that people who already have heart disease benefit from cholesterol-lowering medications‚ or statins. Among those people‚ statin treatment reduces risk of heart attack and may prolong life. Despite research that has included tens of thousands of people‚ there is no evidence that taking statins prolongs life‚ although
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Nursing Care Plan for Rhonda Silverman (pseudonym) Introduction Rhonda Silverman is a 89 year old female who is currently residing in a rest home. She formerly worked as a short hand typist prior to her marriage after which she had 3 children and was actively involved in volunteer work within her community while her children were being raised. Rhonda has had a very active life and loves to travel. She has visited North America‚ Europe‚ Asia and Oceania. As she has aged her health as deteriorated
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Yuwadee Boonyoung (34) ID: 5421653439 Section : 809 “Coffee Is Generally Heart-Friendly” But it may be linked to a slight rise in high blood pressure‚ researchers say Coffee drinkers can take heart from a series of studies presented this week at American Heart Association conferences in San Francisco. For example‚ coffee drinkers appear to have a lower risk of hospitalization for abnormal heart rhythms. And there’s no indication that having a few cups
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Cody Mertz An Encounter That Changed My Life July 30th‚ 2012 I attempted suicide. My life has seemed to change since this incident. I let stress of my niece’s custody case‚ where the mother’s side of the family was accused by my niece that they were “touching” her in her vaginal area. All the stress got to me when my niece‚ who is a little over four years old‚ came up to me and told me that she had stopped believing in me. I felt worthless and un-needed‚ the only thought that was in in my head
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According to Teleanu and Constantinescu (2014)‚ spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage can occur from sudden small vessel bleeding secondary to hypertension or angiopathy‚ which is called primary spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage‚ or from arteriovenous malformations‚ coagulopathies‚ vasculitis‚ tumors‚ or trauma‚ which is called secondary spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage. The recommended treatment plan for patients with an intracranial hemorrhage includes blood pressure management‚ increased
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