standards‚ protocols‚ or policies to direct the implementation of a variety of nursing interventions (Burns & Grove‚ 2011) One example of nursing research that has patient outcomes is through the use of foley insertion causing UTI( Urinary tract infection) . The presence of a urinary catheter is the most important risk factor for bacteriuria. Once a catheter is placed‚ the daily incidence of bacteriuria is 3-10%. Between 10% and 30% of patients who undergo short-term catheterization (ie‚ 2-4 days) develop
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REMEDIOS TRINIDAD ROMUALDEZ HOSPITAL CALANIPAWAN ROAD‚ TACLOBAN CITY June 23‚ 2012 MEDICAL ABSTRACT A case of Martinez‚ Socorro P.‚ 70 years old‚ female‚ married‚ Filipino‚ Roman Catholic‚ a resident of Brgy. 96 Calanipawan‚ Tacloban City‚ was admitted at RTRH for the second time on June 15‚ 2012 around 6:20 am with a chief complaint of difficulty of breathing. Patient’s condition started 5 days prior to admission‚ when she had sudden onset of fever. She took Alaxan 500 mg tab
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College AHLT 120 – A&P Dr. Mark Decker April 2‚ 2014 I chose to write about sepsis because my mother passed away from this deadly disease on March 9th. She was admitted to West Allis Memorial Hospital on February 25th with a severe urinary tract infection (UTI). My father and I thought she had a stroke because she showed signs of weakness‚ slurring‚ lethargy‚ and confusion. The doctors indicated that there was no sign of stroke‚ which was a relief. She was then admitted overnight for treatment
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MASINDE MULIRO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY P.O. BOX 190-50100 KAKAMEGA FACULTY OF SCIENCE DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES COURSE TILTE: INDUSTRIAL/FIELD ATTACHMENT COURSE CODE: SBL326 NAME: PAMELA K. MUKWEYI REG. No.: BTE/0517/08 DURATION: 9TH MAY – 20TH JULY 2012 SUBMISSION DATE: ATTACHMENT PLACE:CENTRE FOR MICROBIOLOGY RESEARCH- KEMRI Scope/purpose The Industrial Attachment program fulfils part of the requirement in pursuing the degree
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Explain the difference between a reality orientation approach to interactions & a validation approach A reality orientation approach is about avoiding disorientation by keeping the individual grounded in the moment ie who and where they are‚ the date‚ and the time. This is done by making references such as "Good morning Mary"‚ "What a lovely warm summer day"‚ "Its almost time for lunch. Can you take me to the dining room?" etc. It brings them into our world. A validation approach respects
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Introduction: This reflection paper will illustrate on a particular event that I have witnessed in my new work place‚ which is my first experience with elderly. The incident that I am going to write about involved an elderly women aged 75 year-old. In accordance with the ANMC (2008) Code of professional conduct‚ confidentiality shall be maintained all name have been changed to protect identity. Therefore an elderly women is discuss in this is represent as Mrs. X. Description of incident: Mrs
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PHILIPPINE MEDICINAL PLANTS Here are the list of Medicinal Plants that can be found here in the Philippines : AKAPULKO Scientific name : Casia Alata Other name : Ringworm Bush‚ Kasitas (Bik.‚ Bis.) Treats skin diseases like Tinea infections‚ringworms‚eczema‚scabies and insect bites. USE AND PREPARATION: Pound enough fresh leaves; express (squeeze out) the juice and apply on the affected skin morning and evening. Improvement should be noticed after 2 - 3 weeks of treatment. You
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that is caused by deficiencies in the lining of the bladder‚ which allow irritants in the urine to leak through the coating of the bladder into the interstitium where all the nerves and nerve endings are located. Cystitis is a common type of urinary tract infection (UTI) caused by bacteria call Escherichia coli usually it occurs when then urethra and bladder become infected the area becomes irritated and inflamed. Cystitis is common in both sexes and all ages. More commonly found in females than males
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7. What about SGLT2 Inhibitors? SGLT2 Inhibitors would be an option of treatment for this patient. SGLT2 Inhibitors are responsible for inhibiting the reabsorption of glucose that results in excretion of glucose in the urine and ultimately the lowering of glucose levels. The patient was started on Metformin and was not compliant with the treatment. SGLT2 Inhibitors can be given as a monotherapy or as a second line therapy. SGLT2 Inhibitors would be a suitable option for the client considering
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Outcome1 1.1 Explain what is meant by the term ‘dementia’ Dementia is a group of symptoms known as a syndrome that is associated with an ongoing decline of the brain and its abilities which can include memory loss‚ the way of thinking and understanding of what is being communicated and also the change in language which they may not normally use. People with dementia may also become apathetic‚ finding it difficult to control how they are feeling or have problems behaving appropriately in social
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