questions. Joe has been diagnosed through his family physician with Diabetes Mellitus‚ hypertension‚ and Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD). Joe told the ER Physician Dr. Black that he had stopped taking his insulin because of the drastic drop in his blood sugars. The patient stated that he has no known drug allergies. Joe also stated that his urine output had also decreased over the past couple days and stated that he believes this is why he has become weaker within the last week. During his physical
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C_NewbornResuscitation_jm.PDF Hermansen‚ C.L.‚ & Lorah‚ M.D.(2007). Respiratory distress in the newborn‚ American and family physician‚ 76(7)‚ 987-994. House‚ J Huch‚ A.‚ Huch‚ R.‚ & Rooth‚ G. (1994). Guidelines for blood sampling and measurement of pH and blood gas values in obstetrics‚ European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology‚ 54‚ 165-175. Letko‚ M. D. (1996). Understanding the Apgar Score‚ Journal of Obstetric‚ Gynecologic‚ & Neonatal Nursing‚ 25(4)
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conductivity of the heart can be visualized. These tasks can be accomplished while a sphygmomanometer‚ wrist watch and thermometer are used by other staff to obtain the blood pressure‚ respirations per minute and temperature of the patient for comparison to those taken en route. The nurse will also instruct trained staff to check the patient’s blood sugar with a glucometer‚ since the patient listed diabetic medications. The nurse assessment will begin with the lungs‚ since oxygen is mandatory for homeostasis
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References: Assiotisa‚ A.‚ Elenin‚ H. (2010) Implications of refeeding syndrome in post-operative total parenteral nutrition. http://www.grandrounds-e-med.com/articles/gr100013.htm Deutschmann‚ C.S.‚ Neligan‚ P.J Coggon‚ J. (2008) Arterial blood gas analysis: Understanding ABG reports. Nursing Times; 104: 18‚ 28-29 Woodruff‚ D Mireles-Cabodevila‚ E.‚ et al (2009) Alternative modes of ventilation: A review for the hospitalise‚ Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine‚ 76‚ 417-430 Morrell‚
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successful removal of the gallbladder and an unremarkable anesthetic reversal‚ Mr. F is transported to the post anesthesia care unit (PACU) and monitored before being transferred to medical-surgical unit. Vital signs are as follows: heart rate‚ 75/min; blood pressure‚ 127/82 mm Hg; respiratory rate‚ 16/min; oxygen saturation‚ 100% on 2L of O² via nasal cannula; body temperature‚ 36.9°C. When Mr. F arrives to the PACU‚ the receiving nurse notices an increase in his heart rate to 91/min and an increase in
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Failure A. Assessment of Patient The assessment of Mrs. Baker should include vital signs including pulse oximetry. Given her difficulty in breathing‚ lung sounds should be auscultated. Because she is on two different medications that could affect blood pressure‚ lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)‚ hypotension could be one cause of her collapsing. In addition to vital signs‚ decreased peripheral pulses and capillary refill can also be indicators of hypotension. Also‚ because HCTZ is a diuretic
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Metabolic Acidosis Metabolic acidosis is a condition in which there is too much acid in the blood. It happens because of a chemical imbalance in your cells. Metabolic acidosis can happen at any age‚ and there are many different causes. It may be a symptom of a sudden‚ short-lived (acute) condition‚ or a lifelong (chronic) condition. Metabolic acidosis can be mild‚ or it can be severe and life-threatening‚ depending on the cause. It can be corrected if the cause is identified and treated correctly
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CHAP 6 NCLEX Q’s (12) 1. The nurse is preparing to teach the patient about maintaining his health. Which whole medical system would best aid the nurse in guiding the patient? A Naturopathy B Homeopathy C Holistic nursing D Traditional Chinese medicine 2. The patient describes methods he has been using for affordable health care. Which ones are complementary and alternative therapies (CATs) (select all that apply)? A Garlic B Prayer C Acupuncture D Healing Touch E Chiropractic therapy
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CURRICULUM VITAE DIJO THOMAS‚ VERUKADAPPANAL UZHAVOOR P.O KOTTAYAM‚KERALA INDIA-686634 PHONE NO. 04822241689‚0097466303978 CAREER OBJECTIVE: To join in a well developed organization where I can apply my knowledge‚ functional and technical expertise‚ innovative thinking and hardworking capability to the growth of the organization and carve a niche for my personal growth. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS: Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery from Prince College of Nursing
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bronchitis‚ emphysema‚ COPD‚ Cystic Fibrosis‚ pneumonia. Not only can they treat disorders and breathing complications their job is also to diagnose the patient and follow diagnostics procedures. Common procedure respiratory therapists perform are arterial blood gas analysis‚ pulmonary function studies‚ sleep studies‚ EKG and cardiac test‚ sputum specimens‚ and stress/exercise tests. The need for respiratory therapists is in high demand due to the increasing numbers in elderly people‚ environment; such
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