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Asthma Clinical Features: Types of Asthma and Their Clinical Features
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View my complete profile. Monday, November 21, 2005. Types of Asthma and Their Clinical Features. As presented by Brigette Hales, M.Sc. There are three forms of asthma known, for all of which the underlying causes have not been entirely elucidated. 1) Barnes, P. G., S. 2000. Asthma: Second Edition, Second Edition ed. Martin Dunitz Ltd., London, UK. 2) Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America Website - www.aafa.org/display.cfm? 4) 2003. DrugDigest - Asthma Drugs and Vitamins Website - http:/ www.d...5) Pi...
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Nursing Care Plan for Fractures: Nursing Care Plan to the Client with Fractures of the Extremities and Extremities Surgery
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Nursing Care Plan for Fractures. Tuesday, November 08, 2005. Nursing Care Plan to the Client with Fractures of the Extremities and Extremities Surgery. 1 Assess for history of the injury, presence of factors that may cause pathologic fractures (osteoporosis, osteomyelitis, neoplastic diseases, etc.). 2 Assess presence of signs of fracture (edema, pain, loss of motion, crepitus, extremity disproportion or abnormal positioning). 4 Assess extremity for presence of open fracture and severe external hemorrhage.
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Nursing Approach during Postoperative Period: November 2005
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Nursing Approach during Postoperative Period. Monday, November 07, 2005. General Nursing Approach to a Client during Postoperative Period. 1 Verify patency of airway. 2 Establish baseline vital signs, breath sounds. 3 Determine level of consciousness. 4 Observe tubes for patency and placement, and drainage for characteristics. 5 Inspect dressing if presents, and change if requires. 6 Determine fluid input and urinary output. 7 Assess for signs of normal wound healing after initial postoperative period.
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Nursing Approach to Chest Injuries: Nursing Approach to the Client with Chest Injuries, Pneumothorax, or Hemothorax
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Nursing Approach to Chest Injuries. Monday, November 07, 2005. Nursing Approach to the Client with Chest Injuries, Pneumothorax, or Hemothorax. 1 Assess for history of the injury. 2 Assess presence of signs and symptoms of impaired respiratory function (dyspnea, chest pain, asymmetric chest movements, signs of paradoxical breathing, cyanosis, anxiety, bloody sputum). 3 Assess chest wall for presence of wounds and fractures. 6 Assess vital signs, CVP, ECG, fluid balance. 3 Pain related to injury. 3 Monito...
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Alzheimer’s Disease: A background on Alzheimer’s Disease
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View my complete profile. Monday, November 28, 2005. A background on Alzheimer’s Disease. By O’Rita M. Siddall. It is estimated that approximately 15 million people worldwide are affected with this disease, of which four million are US residents [2]. Most cases of Alzheimer’s present in patients older than 65, but about 5% of cases can be as early as age 40 [1]. Women are affected twice as much as men. Annually, about 100,000 people die from this disease [1]. The following is a discussion of the possible...
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Alzheimer’s Disease: November 2005
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View my complete profile. A background on Alzheimer’s Disease. Monday, November 28, 2005. A background on Alzheimer’s Disease. By O’Rita M. Siddall. The economic implications of this disease are astonishing. Alzheimer’s disease is the third most expensive illness in the US [1]. The total national cost for this disease is averaged at 100 billion dollars annually [1]. Etiology and Risk Factors for Alzheimer’s Disease. The following is a discussion of the possible risk factors for Alzheimer’s (this list is ...
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Nursing Approach to Ischemic Heart Disease: November 2005
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Nursing Approach to Ischemic Heart Disease. Monday, November 07, 2005. Nursing Approach to the Client with Ischemic Heart Disease. 1 Gather information about all facets of the client’s activities, especially those that precede and precipitate attacks of anginal pain. 2 Assess the risk factors in the client’s history and modifications possible to reduce risk. 3 If chest discomfort is present at the time of the interview, further collection of data is delayed until pain and dysrhythmias are resolved. 2 Med...
