Peripheral catheter complications and maintenance a literature review Nearly half of the 40 million patients requiring hospitalization each year in the United States receive intravenous (IV) treatment. Furthermore‚ approximately 42% of those receiving IV therapy experience phlebitis or other medical complications (Uslusoy & Mete‚ 2008). With numbers as staggering as these‚ IV care proves to be a large area of nursing responsibility and shows great relevance in the nursing practice.
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ping-pong ball. The difference of mineral composition changes also result in kidney stones. In General‚ most kidney stones rarely realized until it causes blockage in the urinary tract. These conditions will cause pain radiating from the front of the abdomen‚ groin‚ up to the genitals. When a kidney stone passes through the urinary tract‚ in addition to the pain we will also feel nausea and vomiting‚ frequent urination‚ and there is blood in the urine. Not all the pain in the waist or back
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Prostate Gland Enlargement Overview- Prostate enlargement is a common condition in men as they age. Also called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)‚ prostate enlargement can cause bothersome urinary symptoms. If untreated prostate enlargement can block the flow of urine and cause problems in the urinary tract or kidney problems. There are several effective treatments for prostate enlargement. In deciding the best option you will evaluate your symptoms‚ prostate size‚ other health problems and treatment
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more women than men experience AFib as Center for Disease Control (CDC) shows in her Fact sheet. In other words‚ the patient age may lead change in patient’s heart that adversely contributes with Atrial fibrillation. In another hand with have Urinary Tract infection
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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 signs and symptoms of Urinary Tract Infection. Our knowledge of the normal aging process and atypical presentations of illness can impact the way we provide care for the older adults. A thorough head-to-toe physical assessment and obtaining
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A heart attack‚ also known as a myocardial infarction‚ usually occurs when a blood clot forms inside a coronary artery at the site of an atherosclerotic plaque. The blood clot severely limits or completely cuts off blood flow to part of the heart. In a small percentage of cases‚ blood flow is cut off when the muscles in the artery wall contract suddenly‚ constricting the artery. This constriction‚ called vasospasm‚ can occur in an artery that is only slightly narrowed by atherosclerosis or even in
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practices‚ and rates of non-intercepted medication errors in acute care hospitals. Summary: LTICs are used in patients of various ages‚ but are most frequently seen in older adults. LTICs are placed in patients due to a number of reasons such as urinary
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as well as provides his interpretation and written report. Report Dr. McCoy’s service. (Separate the codes with a comma in your response as follows: XXXXX‚ XXXXX.) CPT Codes: 93016‚ 93018 Right and left heart catheterization‚ selective coronary angiography‚ and left ventriculogram. The patient was prepped and draped in the usual sterile fashion and sedation was administered for a total of fentanyl‚ 25 mcg IV‚ and Versed‚ 0.5 mg IV. One percent lidocaine was infused
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her into irreversible congestive heart failure‚ fluid imbalance‚ kidney failure‚ pneumonia and anemia. In the final five months of her life‚ she had six hospital admissions‚ three intensive care unit stays‚ six to the Emergency room‚ a cardiac catheterization‚ several chest X-rays‚ EKG’s‚ and blood tests. As she struggled in her final days‚ she had no interest in suing the provider or pharmacy behind her initial overdose. All she wanted was for her story to be told‚ so others could avoid similar missteps
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dysfunction‚ urinary incontinence‚ urinary retention‚ rashes‚ pruritis‚ hypoglycemia -Nursing implications: assess mental status (orientation‚ mood‚ behavior) and anxiety level frequently. Assess for suicidal ideations frequently‚ especially during early treatment. Monitor blood pressure and pulse before and during therapy. Report significant changes promptly due to disturbances in blood pressure and possible hypertensive crisis. Monitor I&Os and daily weights. Assess for urinary retention.
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