Lines Arterial line and triple lumen subclavian central venous catheter was placed for hemodynamic monitoring and administering medication. Physical Examination Vital sign. Mr. P is a 1.8 meter tall and weight 152.2kg. His other vital sign are as follow: blood pressure is 114/68 mm Hg‚ heart rate of 88 bpm‚ oxygen saturation 99%‚ and respiratory rate 18 breaths per minute. General appearance. Mr. P appears obese‚ stated age‚ and critically ill. He is sedated and has no signs of discomfort. He
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one that have intraparenchymal brain hematoma‚ evacuation of the hematoma can be done to reduce very high intracranial pressure. In selected neonates with severe thrombophilic disorder‚ multiple cerebral or systemic emboli‚ or propagating cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) despite supportive therapy‚ anticoagulation with low molecular weight heparin (LWPH) or unfractioned heparin (UFH) may be considered. For long-term anticoagulation of children with a
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disruption of the thoracic duct‚ and can be traumatic or nontraumatic. The most common cause of nontraumatic chylothorax is malignancy‚ with less common causes including LAM‚ sarcoidosis‚ tuberculosis‚ histoplasmosis‚ Castleman disease‚ Down syndrome‚ and venous thrombosis. The obstructive findings on spirometry‚ history of prior pneumothorax‚ and lack of known prior malignancy make LAM the most likely etiology.
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APPENDICITIS Case study Patient name: J.K Sex: Male Race: Fijian Age: 47 Personal History Mr. J.K is married with four children. He describes himself as a socialable person likes to explore new things. Occupation: He works at the Nasinu Town Council as a Carpenter Family History: -his father is a known diabetic patient and his grandmother died of leukemia -his paternal uncle had died from septicemia. Social History: Cigarettes 1 pack per week x 12years now; he stopped smoking
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Final Biology Exam Review Unit One: Cellular Processes Definitions: Apoptosis – Known as cell suicide‚ lysosomes break open and decompose the entire cell. Triglyceride – A lipid molecule composed of glycerol and three fatty acids. Simple diffusion – Movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration. It goes through the phospholipid bilayer. Facilitated diffusion – Diffusion of particles through the cell membrane‚ assisted by transmembrane proteins
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Chapter 13: Brain and Cranial Nerves Multiple Choice 1. Which of the following statements concerning the brainstem is true? A) The brainstem consists of the medulla‚ pons‚ and cerebellum. B) The brainstem is responsible for higher level thinking skills. C) Damage to the brainstem is usually fatal. D) All twelve cranial nerves enter or exit from the brainstem. E) The brainstem is a relay for sensory input. Answer: c Level: 1 2. In the CNS‚ clusters of gray matter containing cell bodies
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Discuss how evidence-based practice is applied in your practice setting and describe the desired patient outcome achieved through this approach. For years‚ evidence proved that the adequate dialysis treatment‚ proper nutrition‚ and use of arterial venous fistula (AVF) in place of HD catheters are associated with patients’ decreased mortality rate among end stage renal disease (ESRD) patients on hemodialysis (HD). Improving overall health of ESRD patients is largely dependent on individual patients
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Diabetes mellitus is a serious condition that should be managed properly to prevent complications. These complications from diabetes mellitus can lead to health problems and even death if not managed. The problems occur because of changed in large blood vessels‚ also known as macrovascular‚ as well as small blood vessels know as‚ microvascular‚ in tissues and organs. Microvascular complications can lead to nephropathy‚ neuropathy‚ and retinopathy. The main cause of microvascular complications is
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the heart isn’t functioning properly and the body becomes congested with fluid. This illness is dangerous and if not properly treated can be fatal. Other heart conditions caused by obesity are Ischemic heart disease‚ aneurysm of aorta or chronic venous insufficiency. These conditions‚ if proven by proper documentation‚ EKG’s and Echocardiogram results are covered under Social Security Disability insurance. Disability benefits are awarded to those who show signs of inadequate heart performance‚ three
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Pharmacodynamics of medications - i.e. action/therapeutic effects‚ uses‚ and nursing implications for the following: crystalloid solutions colloid solutions hypotonic/hypertonic solutions ACEs ARBs beta-blockers calcium channel blockers arterior and venous vasodilators dobutamine dopamine norepinephrine vasopressin Primacor Aspirin nitroglycerin morphine sulfate tPA Plavix LMWH methylprednisolone. Causes and treatment for elevated/decreased
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