something disturbs the balance of organisms in the intestines‚ the bacteria are harmless can grow out of control and cause infection. Bacteria shooting toxins that attack the lining of the intestines‚ causing a condition called Clostridium difficile colitis. Taxonomy Phylum Firmicutes‚ Class Clostridia‚ Order Clostridiales. Family Clostridiaceae‚ Genus Clostridium. Historical synonym: Bacillus difficile. Morphology Gram-positive‚ straight rods‚ motility is variable‚ have a flagella. Spores are oval
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Abstract: This article deals with the chemical composition of essential oil from the fruits of Solanum erianthum‚ a species extensively used in traditional medicine. The essential oil from fruits was extracted by hydrodistillation and the chemical composition of the essential oil was analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The yield of essential oil based on the dry weight of the plant was 0.05 % (v/w). Twenty two compounds accounting for 99.2 % of the total oil were identified
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Nebulization PNSS (Neb q 8) a method of administering a drug by spraying it into the respiratory passages of the patient. The medication may be given with or without oxygen to help carry it into the lungs. Indication: Relieve and prevent bronchospasm in patient with obstructive airway. Nursing Responsibilities * Assist client during nebulization. * Instruct to administer the nebulization at exact time and interval. * Notify physician if there is paradoxic bronchospasm occur during
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Antibodies Antibodies play a pivotal role in life as they serve the purpose of patrolling through the bodies systems daily to fight against invading pathogens that cause diseases and infection. These molecules are an essential part of the immune system as they are both the markers and signals in notifying other components of the immune system to destroy the pathogenic threat. Antibodies have also become something much more as they have helped in the advancement in the fields of biological research
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GI and Diabetes Exam Study Guide Tube Feeding – (enteral nutrition) refers to the administration of a nutritional balanced liquefied food or formula through a tube inserted into the stomach‚ duodenum‚ jejunum. It is used to provide nutrients via the GI tract either alone or as a supplement to oral or parenteral nutrition. - Nasogastric (NG) Tube – is most commonly used for short-term feeding problems. Other means of feeding are; esophagostomy‚ gastrostomy or jejunostomy. Transpyloric tube placement
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caused by the bacteria that can caused swelling and irritation of the large intestine‚ or colon. clostridium difficile is a bacterium that causes diarrhea and more serious intestinal condition such as colitis. Clostridium difficile is recognized as a toxin producing anaerobic bacterium responsible for colitis infection. The main risk factors for clostridium difficile infections are antibiotic exposure‚ hospitalization‚ and increasing age. Case Presentation A 56- year- old Caucasian female was admitted
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Diagnosis of Clostridium Difficile INTRODUCTION Clostridium Difficile Infection is currently the most commonly found cause of diarrhoea in relation to antibiotic treatments in hospitals. Although C.difficile infections are common‚ there are only a limited methods of diagnosing accurately if a patient has been affected. I will be discussing methods of diagnosis‚ pros and cons and statistical facts regarding C.difficile infection. METHODS OF LABORATORY DIAGNOSIS There are several methods
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Unit 10: Stress Theory; Selyle/Psychoneuroimmunology By Jessica Cronin RN‚ Teri Lieser RN Unit Summary Unit 10 examines stress‚ the stress response as described by Dr. Hans Selye in addition to clinical situations and research involving Stress Theory‚ a borrowed theory used in nursing practice. Unit Objectives 1. Describe the background‚ development and concepts of Stress Theory 2. Identify the relationship among Stress Theory concepts 3. Outline the phenomena‚ populations and
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EC Assignment 1) First‚ the urine sample container should be labeled accordingly. Urine samples and transport containers should be free of any particles or anything that may interfere with the sample. The sample should be in a secure container with a leak resistant lid; this will also prevent exposure to the person handling the sample while also protecting the sample from being contaminated. It is important to not reuse any specimen container to insure that the sample is in a sterile environment
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component. Having a family member diagnosed with coeliac disease isn’t a direct indication that another member or sibling will develop the condition‚ however in many cases this is the true. Many other factors such as previous digestive problems‚ ulcerative colitis or type 1 diabetes can trigger the condition. STATISCTICS ON COELIAC DISEASE (according to World Gastro enology organization). Coeliac disease affects 100 in 300 people of the population The ratio between women and men being diagnosed of
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