Blood. Functions of Blood * Transport of gases‚ nutrients‚ and waste products. * Transport of processed molecules. (Vitamin D‚ Lactic Acid) * Transport of regulatory hormones. * Regulation of pH and Osmosis. * Maintenance of Body Temp. * Protection against foreign substances. * Clot Formation. Blood is a connective tissue that consists of a liquid matrix containing cell and cell fragments. * Plasma – Liquid Matrix * Formed Elements – cell Plasma is a pale
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Anemia ABSTRACT The purpose of this paper is to briefly describe the initial core diagnostic questioning and core set of diagnostic testing related to the patient presenting with anemia. Subjective information and recommended testing are written with consideration of the scope of practice of the family nurse practitioner. In addition‚ three specific case studies are examined. Anemia Core set of subjective questions The healthcare provider should initially obtain a history of any previous
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Women’s health is a topic of actuality worldwide. Women from every nation are prone to follow their family traditions during their pregnancy and delivery of their babies. Sometimes these traditions leave both mother and babies in great danger. Upon assessment‚ those of the Haitian culture are often diagnosed as high risk cases when they seek prenatal care. The concept of “high risk” or “low risk” are based on observations‚ interviews‚ and interactions with people of a particular culture or group
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Richard J. Daley College Nursing 101 Data Collection for Care Plan Section I – Demographic Data: Patient Initials: K. J. Sex: Female MSWD: Married Age: 44 No. of children: 1 Occupation: Disabled Section II- Admission Data 1. Date admitted: 10/19/2007 2. Admitting diagnosis: Hematomesis‚ melanotic stools‚ cirrhosis‚ hepatorenal syndrome. 3. Allegries: Codiene 4. Signs and symptoms on admission: jaundice appearance‚ lethargic‚ oriented x 1‚ vomiting bright red blood‚ has had
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Crazy Lady Cancer NRS 410v January 25‚ 2014 Cancer Cancer is a disease with no regard for age‚ gender‚ or ethnicity. In 2013 nearly 1‚600 people a day died from cancer; and “cancer remains the second most common cause of death in the US” (ACS‚ 2013). There are twenty three cancer types currently identified. However‚ many people still do not understand what a diagnosis of cancer means‚ how cancer progresses‚ or the common complications with cancer. All valuable information
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grade _3 bortezomib-related nonhematologic adverse events were fatigue (n ¼ 5 episodes)‚ diarrhea (n ¼ 4 episodes)‚ and nausea (n ¼ 4 episodes). grade _3 bortezomib-related hematologic adverse events included neutropenia (n ¼ 6 episodes) and thrombocytopenia (n ¼ 4 episodes) and rarely were dose limiting. Of 34 evaluable patients‚ no objective responses according to
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Dengue fever Spring 2009 Abstract Dengue Fever: is an infectious disease‚ which it is caused by tiny pathogenic (harmful) organisms that can be contagious by spreading among people upon contact with an infected person. (Tirtha Chakraborty‚ 2008) “Dengue is the most common and widespread arthropod-borne viral infection in the world.” (World Health Organization‚ 2008) The mosquito Aedes aegypti‚ who feed during the day are the transmitters of the virus. They are found in the tropic
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may cause serious illness and lead to death if not treated. Pneumonia is usually viral‚ but can be bacterial when it follows varicella. “Rare complications of varicella include aseptic meningitis‚ transverse myelitis‚ Guillain-Barre syndrome‚ thrombocytopenia‚ hemorrhagic varicella‚ pupura fulminans‚ glomerulonephritis‚ myocarditis‚ arthritis‚ orchitis‚ uveitis‚ iritis‚ and hepatitis.” (CDC‚ May‚ 2012). Immunocompromised patients are at a higher risk for serious complications and sometimes death.
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This care study aims to outline the care provided to a patient during one 12hour shift. It will present the patients cause and course of ICU admission‚ identify problems both potential and actual‚ focussing particularly and two main problems. The nursing interventions preformed will be critically analysed and supported with research. Finally the care will be critically evaluated areas of possible improvement will be outlined. Patient chosen is a 36yr old male pseudonym ‘Frank’ chosen for the purpose
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Makati Medical Center College of Nursing DRUG STUDY Patient’s Name: M.D.C. Age: 42 y/o Medical Diagnosis: Leptospirosis Attending Physician/s: M.T Allergies: none Allergic Responses: none Prepared by: Shiela Guiquing |DRUG NAME |MECHANISM OF ACTION |RATIONALE FOR THIS PATIENT |ADVERSE DRUG EFFECT |NURSING IMPLICATIONS | |
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