Assessment 1 HLTAP501C Courtney Walters XN14S1PT Due date: 14/05/2014 Activity 4.2: Define hypertension and arteriosclerosis Hypertension is also called high blood pressure. It is a condition where the blood is pumping harder around the body and the arteries have high blood pressure constantly. Arteriosclerosis
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Lupus Lupus erythematosus is a disease where a person’s immune system attacks the body’s own organs and tissues. It causes inflammation of connective tissue which holds different structures of the body in place. This disease is believed to be an autoimmune disorder. There are two types of lupus erythematosus which are discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Lupus happens in both males and females of all ages‚ but it is most commonly found in women. Half a million
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Mr T presented with acute generalised abdominal pain and vomiting over 24 hours. During his treatment for gastroenteritis the appendix perforated‚ leading him to have laparoscopic appendectomy. Abscesses formed around the abdominal wall causing the patient to become tachycardic and pyrexic. Most patients are discharged 24 to 36 hours after the laparoscopy‚ however in this case Mr T was kept in for longer to control the infection and abscesses that formed in his abdomen. As well as affecting the health
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Atypical Presentation Case Study Michaela P. Capulong For Kaplan University Nursing Care of the Older Adult NU416-02 Professor Barbara Gunderson November 3‚ 2015 Atypical Presentation Case Study Atypical presentation of illness‚ chronic medical conditions‚ and altered mental status can complicate a prompt diagnosis and successful treatment. The given scenario of Ms. N is a good example of atypical presentation of illness. The presenting symptoms of the resident on admission are atypical clinical
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Patient’s Initials: M.N.M Age: 41 years old Sex: Male Civil Status: Married Medical Diagnosis: CKD Secondary to Uremic Encephalopathy‚ Hypertensive Nephrosclerosis vs. Gouty Neuropathy Attending Physician: Dr. Valdez‚ Dr. Manzon‚ Dr. Ocampo‚ Dr. Concepcion I. CHIEF COMPLAINT - General body weakness - Drowsiness - Pain on knees II. NURSING HISTORY The patient‚ MNM‚ has hypertension for 21 years‚ he’s not taking any medications until year 2008 when he was prescribed Nifedipine
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Identifying Information Jane Doe is a 36 years old‚ African American female. Jane is a single mother of four children; she has two teenage sons‚ and a five year old daughter. Jane recently gave birth at 28 weeks pregnant; the baby is currently in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Jane is currently unemployed and homeless; her mother has temporary custody of her children. Jane is currently involved with Department of Children and Families or Children’s Protective Services. Jane is addicted to
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Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that causes the insulin producing beta cells in the pancreas to be destroyed‚ preventing the body from being able to produce enough insulin to adequately regulate blood glucose levels. Type 1 diabetes may sometimes be referred to as juvenile diabetes‚ because it is commonly diagnosed in children and the condition can develop at any age. Insulin dependent diabetes is another term used to describe type 1 diabetes. Since type 1 diabetes causes the loss of insulin
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COMPLETE PHYSICAL EXAM ABBREVIATIONS: Vital Signs: T (temperature) HR (pulse) RR (respiration rate) BP (systolic/diastolic) SPO2 pulse ox SYSTEM Physical Exam Documentation Detailed Abbreviation Explanation GEN: General NAD‚ AAOX4‚ WDWN (AAM‚ AAF‚ WM‚ WF) No acute distress‚ alert‚ awake‚ and oriented times 4 to name‚ place‚ time‚ purpose‚ Well developed well nourished (African American Male‚ African American Female‚ White Male‚ White Female) HEENT: Head‚ NCAT‚ MMM‚ EOMI‚ PERRLA‚ b/l TM intact & Normocephalic
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INTRODUCTION : Imipramine belongs to a group of medicines called tricyclic antidepressants. It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced. It is generally used to treat symptoms of depression. However‚ it is also used to treat a completely unrelated condition in children‚ known as nocturnal enuresis (night-time bedwetting). TRADE NAMES : TofranilAntidepAntipresMicrodepPraminGENERIC NAME : Imipramine hydrochloride ACTION : Antidepressant AVAILABLE FORMS : Tablets (imipramine
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the morning Metaproterenol sulfate 0.4% nebulizer treatment q3h Obtain sputum for C&S Blood culture for temperature over 102’F IV of D5 ½ NS at 125ml/hr Ceftriaxone 1g IV bid VS with temperature q2h CBC with differential and basic metabolic panel Urinalysis (UA) with C&S 2100 Calorie ADA diet 5. What is the rationale for ordering O2 to maintain SaO2 over 90%? The order means‚ the nurse would have to titrate the O2 flow rate to maintain the saturation‚ SaO2 above 90%. 6. What is a C&S test‚ and why
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