Organ Failure Intro 1. Definition Organ failure is when an organ in the body does not perform its expected function. Especially while one’s under medical treatment such as injuries‚ postoperative shock‚ or major infectious disease‚ one’s vital organs are more likely to malfunction. 2. Reasons (Causes) sepsis (the presence of bacteria in the bloods) and of shock (very low blood pressure). It can occur two or more systems in the body in which case it is multiple organ failure. Body 3. Problems resulting
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Teaching Plan By: Michele Combs‚ RN NSG 405 February 7‚ 2011 Teaching Plan for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the 4th leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of morbidity (CDC‚ 2011). COPD is a group of diseases which cause airflow blockage and breathing related problems such as emphysema‚ chronic bronchitis‚ and some forms of asthma (CDC‚ 2011).
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Primary functions of the kidney: — Maintaining homeostasis through the regulation of fluid and electrolytes and removing wastes through the formation of urine. ž Other important functions: — Regulation of acid-base balance — Control of blood pressure — Renal clearance — Regulation of RBC production — Synthesizing vitamin D to the active form — Secreting prostaglandins — Regulating calcium and phosphorus balance. Nephron ž Each kidney has about 1 million
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Community Teaching Work Plan Proposal Directions: Develop an educational series proposal for your community using one of the following four topics which will be chosen within your CLC group: 1) Bioterrorism/Disaster 2) Environmental Issues 3) Primary Prevention/Health Promotion 4) Secondary Prevention/Screenings for a Vulnerable Population Planning Before Teaching: Name and Credentials of Teacher: White Team RN to BSN students Estimated Time Teaching Will Last: 1 hour Location of
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TEACHING AND LEARNING PLAN DESCRIPTION OF LEARNER: 19 year old G1‚ P!‚ 12 hours postpartum. Exhibiting anxiety related to fear of inability to breastfeed her newborn_ LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: Private room of the patient at Big Sandy Regional Hospital_ GOAL OF THE PLAN: The client will Demonstrate an understanding of proper breastfeeding technique‚ a basic understanding of the body processes used in breastfeeding‚ and demonstrate a reduced level of anxiety._ CONSTRAINTS TO THE INTERACTION:
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Prenatal Patient/Family Teaching Plan Design a teaching plan for individual/group on a topic of your choice following the format listed below. Topic: Patterned Breathing During Labor Target Audience: Older (35 +) first time mom’s in their third trimester Time: Evening class – 7pm Place: Local Library Lecture Hall Method of Teaching: Video‚ return demonstration‚ handout for take home‚ discussion – question and answer Anticipated Readiness to Learn: This group is anticipated
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Teaching Plan Diabetes Mellitus Background: Pt is a 30 y.o. African American recently diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitis. Pt states she does exercise regularly. Hx of diabetes in the family. Willing to learn and comply with the diet recommended as long she does not have to give all of her regular foods. Patient/ Family Centered Goals 1. Patient & family will be able to identify the S/S of hypoglycemia‚ hyperglycemia‚ & ketoacidosis 2. Patient & family will be able to explain
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PLANING FOR AND LEARNING QUESTION (i) Why is it important to plan as a teacher before we go to teach? (ii) A scheme of work is one of the important tools as teacher plan our work for the term. Discuss the important factors we should consider when preparing scheme of work. Suggested solution A lesson plan is a group of ideas prepared and meticulous planned in order to equip pupils with the basic subject as reading‚ speaking‚ writing and basic arithmetic. It provides the framework of
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For this community-teaching plan‚ I chose to discuss Coumadin therapy. I presented the secondary prevention and screening for vulnerable people. The demographic of the audience were all nurses. RN s and LPNs were educated on why we use Coumadin and why it is so important to understand the side effects of the medication and what risk factors to be aware of when administering the medication. When dispensing the medication to our patients‚ it is our responsibility as their nurse to be fully aware of
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Diabetic Teaching Geared Towards My Haitian Father Jennifer DuCrepin Jacksonville University School of Nursing 10/12/2012 Diabetic Teaching Geared Towards My Haitian Father My father was recently diagnosed as a diabetic and he is having a hard time managing the disease as well as my family. I decided to include some of the foods we eat in the teaching and include my whole family in the teaching process so this can be a family affair. My father is exceptionally obstinate and he
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