Personal Narrative: My Experience With Legag Calve Perthes Disease
Growing up there was so much for me to do. Sadly, when I hit age four, my life took a dramatic change and my world was turn upside down. I was diagnosed with legg calve perthes disease (LCPD). Talk about a scared little girl, however no one knew what it was until I hit five years old. You see, none of the doctors in West Virginia actually had a clue to what I truly was carrying. Most of them said it was something else and wanted to give me six to seven different surgeries. I had battle with this disease for one year. Little in that year, my leg hip was shortly dissolving! It caused all matter of programs! The biggest one was I could hardly walk, I would take three steps then scream in pain. My mom finally had enough, she drove me to Pittsburg and found a hospital call “Children’s”. The nurses there were so friendly! I was terrified because my biggest fear were nurses giving me shots when I walked in. The doctor instantly knew what illness I was carrying. He only gave me two surgeries. That was all what they could do at the time. The disease I carry is a non-cure one. I remember them giving me a pink liquid drink that passed me out. I woke up to a nurse smiling at me, boy was I utterly terrified! I cried for
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Or that, most registered nurses work as part of a team with physicians and other healthcare specialists. I also found out that some registered nurses oversee licensed practical nurses, nursing assistants, and home health aides. Some example of what an RN typically do are listed as the following. Set up plans for patients’ care or contribute to existing plans. Teach patients and their families how to manage illnesses or injuries. Administer patients’ medicines and treatments. Record patients' medical histories and symptoms. Finally, explain what to do at home after