molecules D) compounds E) organism 3. Using your fingers to find your pulse on your wrist is an example of A) auscultation. B) palpation. C) percussion. D) laparoscopy. E) electrocardiography. 4. Percussion techniques can be used to detect A) heart beats. lungs. E) enlarged organs. 5. This is the sum of all chemical processes that occur in the body. D) auscultation E) palpation 6. Listthebasicprocessesoflife. B) pulse rate. C) arthritis. D) fluid in the 7. This is the condition of equilibrium (balance)
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New Drug Study for Abdominal Mesothelioma By Katie Kelley Aug 8‚ 2008 Researchers recently published the results of a study in the Journal of Clinical Oncology detailing a potentially new treatment for patients of abdominal mesothelioma that will likely improve the condition for patients. The study found that when patients suffering from abdominal mesothelioma were given a combination of two drugs‚ Alimta (pemetrexed) and Gemzar (gemcitabine)‚ their condition improved. The following are the results
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patient is a 21 year old male who presented with a history of sudden onset of abdominal pain‚ first generalized‚ and then localizing to the RLQ. The pain was accompanied with anorexia and nausea. It has become increasingly more severe over the past 3 hours so that the patient now cannot walk. He had one episode of vomiting‚ and has a low-grade fever of 100. On examination the patient was in acute distress due to pain. Palpation of the abdomen showed generalized tenderness with marked pain in the RLQ and
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Concept Map West Coast University B.S. is an 81 year old Caucasian female presenting with abdominal pain‚ diarrhea‚ nausea and vomiting in the emergency room on February 3‚ 2013. B.S. has a history of glaucoma‚ hypothyroidism‚ degenerative arthritis and diverticulosis. She has allergies to iodine and vicodin. B.S. is admitted for diverticulitis with possible partial bowel obstruction and hydronephrosis. B.S. was admitted on February 3‚ 2013 here at Verdugo Hills Hospital. Pathophysiology:
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modification. | a) Assess patient’s abdomen for tenderness. Auscultate for bowel sounds in all 4 quadrants‚ palpate for distention and inquire whether patient is passing flatus or has had bowel movements qshift. b) Instruct patient to report any abdominal cramping‚ nausea or vomiting. c) Administer meds for pain and nausea as per patient request and MD order. d) Monitor and record patient’s intake and output‚ noting the color and consistency of any
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“NURSING CARE MANAGEMENT OF PATIENT WITH ABDOMINAL OBSTRUCTION” CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION A) Background of the Study B) Rationale for choosing the case C) Significance of the study D) Scope and Limitation CHAPTER 2: HEALTH HISTORY A) Biographic Data B) Chief Complaint C) History of Present Illness D) Past Medical History E) Family History F) Physical Assessment CHAPTER 3: DISCUSSION OF DISEASE PROCESS A) Anaphysiology B) Pathophysiology C) Drug Study D) Diagnostic
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post-thyroidectomy for follicular carcinoma. 4. Depression. 5. Peptic ulcer disease. 6. Degenerative arthritis of cervical lumbar spine. 7. Osteopenia of spine and hip. BRIEF HISTORY A 93-year-old white female was admitted with abdominal swelling and suspected intra-abdominal bleeding. The patient has been followed in my practice. She had underwent a totally thyroidectomy for follicular carcinoma. Fortunately‚ it had not been evidence of recurrent metastatic disease. She was found to have an ovarian
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PMI 3. Auscultate heart sounds‚ identify sites‚ normal sounds‚ terminology 4. Discuss anatomy Abdomen 1. Inspect for symmetry‚ pulsations‚ bladder distention 2. Auscultate for Bowel Sounds X 4 3. Light palpation for surface lumps or nodules 4. Discuss/demonstration assessment for abdominal pain 5. Discuss underlying anatomy Lower Extremities 1. Inspect Skin – condition‚ hair distribution. 2. Palpate for temperature‚ sensation‚ muscle tension/firmness 3. Capillary refill 4. Pulses 5. Pedal
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INTRODUCTIONThis is a case study concerning a patient presenting with low abdominal pain‚ frequent micturation and dysuria. I will discuss the consultation and show how I used the problem solving consultation style detailed by Alison Crumbie. This involves listening to the patients’ initial complaint and developing hypothetical diagnosis. Focused questioning and clinical examination and investigations will then be used to eliminate some of the initial hypotheses. The patients’ perspective of their
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100 CASES in Surgery This page intentionally left blank 100 CASES in Surgery James A Gossage MBBS BSc MRCS Specialist Registrar in General Surgery Bijan Modarai MBBS BSc PhD MRCS Specialist Registrar in General Surgery Arun Sahai MBBS BSc MRCS Specialist Registrar in Urology Richard Worth MBBS BSc MRCS Orthopaedic Research Fellow Volume Editor: Kevin G Burnand MS FRCS Professor of Vascular Surgery‚ Academic Department of Surgery‚ King’s College
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