procedure instruments and management of a tonsillectomy patient. There are many surgical methods for tonsillectomy. The methods can be the cold steel dissection where the tonsils are removed as a whole using sharp metal instruments and the bleeding is controlled with ties or sutures (Hazarika & Nayak‚ 2005). Methods by using monopolar or bipolar diathermy where the tonsils are dissected using the diathermy. Tonsillectomy can also be done by using the laser and finally the most commonly used
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The nurse is taking the health history of a 70-year-old patient being treated for a Duodenal Ulcer. After being told the patient is complaining of epigastric pain‚ the nurse expects to note which assessment finding? Melena Nausea Hernia Hyperthermia A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a patient with severe Gastroesophogeal Reflux Disease. Which of these statements by the patient indicates a need for more teaching? Top of Form “I’m going to limit my meals to 2-3 per day to reduce acid secretion
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BASIC ORGANIZATION OF THE HUMAN BODY ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1..............................................Cardiovascular System (Circulatory) Chapter 2..............................................Lymphatic System (Circulatory) Chapter 3..............................................Respiratory System Chapter 4..............................................Digestive System Chapter 5...................................
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functions: (1) Giving the body its shape (2) Protecting the vital internal organs (3) Allowing for movement (4) Storing minerals and producing blood cells The skeletal system has 6 basic components: the skull‚ spinal column‚ thorax‚ pelvis‚ and the upper and lower extremities. The bones of the adult skeleton are classified by size and shape (long‚ short‚ flat‚ or irregular). The skull rest at the top of the spinal column and houses
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In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements in NCM 105 A Case Study on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus December 2010 Table of Contents Acknowledgement…………………….. 3 Objective………………………………. 4 Scope and Limitations............................. 5 Introduction…………………………….. 6 Review of Related Literature…………… 7-8 Case Analysis…………………………… 9 Health History………………………….. 10 Family Genogram………………………. 11 Anatomy and Physiology………………. 12-13 Pathophysiology………………………… 14-17 Nursing Assessment Tool……………….
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Objective: The Levodopa effervescent floating tablets were prepared using different low density polymers (POLYOX different grades) in various drug polymer ratios for prolongation of gastric residence time and to improve the patience compliance. Methods: The Levodopa effervescent floating tablets were prepared by direct compression method. The floating tablets were evaluated for friability‚ thickness‚ hardness‚ weight variation test‚ drug content‚in vitro release and floating properties. The drug
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Legalizing Marijuana “In any civilized society‚ it is every citizen’s responsibility to obey just laws. But at the same time‚ it is every citizens responsibility to disobey unjust laws.” Martin Luther King Jr. The topic of legalizing marijuana is a very conversational issue in American politics today. Although many malicious claims have been made about marijuana‚ the truths are slowly beginning to resurface. Unfortunately‚ these truths are under heavy criticism due to the stereotypical
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The four quadrants are called the upper left quad‚ upper right quad‚ lower left quad‚ and lower right quad. Turley(2011) stated” The nine regions include the right and left hypochondriac regions‚ the epigastric region‚ the right and left lumbar regions‚ the umbilical region‚ the right and left
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Psidium guajava L‚ belonging to the Myrtacea family‚ has been reported to have anti-diarrheal‚ hepatoprotective‚ hypoglycemic‚ lipid lowering‚ antibacterial and antioxidant activities. It contains important phytoconstituents such as tannins‚ triterpenes‚ flavonoid:quercetin‚ pentacyclic triterpenoid:guajanoic acid‚ saponins‚ carotenoids‚ lectins‚ leucocyanidin‚ ellagic acid‚ amritoside‚ beta-sitosterol‚ uvaol‚ oleanolic acid and ursolic acid. In view of the immense medicinal importance of the plant
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MDD Intro Major depressive disorder (MDD)‚ more commonly known as depression‚ is a mental disorder characterized by a consistent and persistent low mood that is accompanied by low self-esteem and by a loss of interest or pleasure in normally enjoyable activities. Two of the most common symptoms include sadness and loss of interest in daily activities. Social‚ occupational‚ educational or other important functioning must also be negatively impaired by the change in mood. For instance‚ a person who
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