CHAPTER 6 Integumentary System • Dermatology – scientific study and medical treatment of the integumentary system. • Integumentary System – consists of the skin and its accessory organs – hair‚ nails‚ and cutaneous glands • skin is the most vulnerable organ • skin is the most vulnerable organ – exposed to radiation‚ trauma‚ infection‚ and injurious chemicals • body’s largest and heaviest organ Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue • consists of two layers: – epidermis – stratified squamous epithelium
Premium Skin Epidermis
Running Head: NURSING CASE STUDY. AS‚ is a 74 year old male. He is married and has 3 children‚ and a few grand children. He lives in south bend with his wife and his youngest daughter. He seemed to be a family man. His family was in and out of the hospital while he was there. He is a very outspoken person; his family was very supportive.AS‚ formally worked for the city but is now retired. He is a full code with no known drug allergies. He presented to the emergency room with a fever
Premium Blood Hypertension Blood pressure
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION The industrial attachment is an important part of the course structure of the university. This is the time students appreciate the theoretical work done in the lecture halls when seen practically. This attachment introduces the student to the outside world in terms of working experience and also prepares them for the future. The department of applied biology therefore introduced the industrial attachment program in its learning curriculum to give students a chance to combine
Free Blood Red blood cell Blood type
Nursing Care: Congestive Heart Failure Beverly Baum‚ Chrysten Brown and Christina Bhowanidan Herzing University Nursing Care: Congestive Heart Failure The general population is living longer than ever before. The Federal Interagency on Aging-Related Statistics (2012) states “The number of older people will increase dramatically during 2010-2030 period. The older population in 2030 is projected to be twice as large as their counterparts in 2000‚ growing from 35 million to 72 million and
Premium Cardiology Myocardial infarction Heart failure
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION AND LITERATURE REVIEW 1.0 Ginger Ginger is a knotted‚ thick‚ beige underground stem (rhizome). The stem extends roughly 12 inches above ground with long‚ narrow‚ ribbed‚ green leaves‚ and white or yellowish-green flowers. The important active components of the ginger root are thought to be volatile oils and pungent phenol compounds (such as gingerols and shogaols). 1.1 Parasitological examination of stool specimen This is the examination of intestinal parasites
Premium Bacteria Immune system Clostridium difficile
| Hypersensitivity Reactions: Rash‚ pruritus and fever have been reportedGastrointestinal Effects: melena‚ gastritisHepatic Effects: Transient increases in aspartate aminotransferase (AST)‚alanine aminotransferase(ALT)‚ alkaline phosphatase and bilirubin can occur.Renal Effects: Increases in serum concentrations of creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) may be observed.Effect on the Central Nervous System: Headache‚ MalaiseLocal Reactions: pain‚ inflammation‚ thrombophlebitis and edema | Piptaz
Premium Gastric acid Stomach Chemotherapy
Introduction Cirrhosis is a progressive chronic inflammation of the liver that typically results from severe chronic hepatitis or chronic alcoholism as we know. Cirrhosis is defined histologically as a diffuse hepatic process characterized by fibrosis and the conversion of normal liver architecture into structurally abnormal nodules. In other words‚ The damaged hepatocytes regenerates‚ but the liver’s connective (scar) tissue regenerates faster. As a result‚ the liver becomes fatty and fibrous
Premium Liver Cirrhosis Cancer
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
Premium Peptic ulcer Hepatitis Abdominal pain
Chapter 31: Nursing Management: Hematologic Problems Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A 62-year old man with chronic anemia is experiencing increased fatigue and occasional palpitations at rest. The nurse would expect the patient’s laboratory findings to include a. a hematocrit (Hct) of 38%. b. an RBC count of 4‚500‚000/µL. c. normal red blood cell (RBC) indices. d. a hemoglobin (Hgb) of 8.6 g/dL (86 g/L). ANS: D The patient’s clinical manifestations indicate moderate anemia‚ which is consistent with
Premium Red blood cell Anemia
6 primary functions of digestive system: 1. Ingestion- food intake 2. Secretion 3. Digestion- mechanical & chemical breakdown of food Mechanical Mastication- first step. Enables mixing with saliva to form bolus to be swallowed. Regulated by CNS. Deglutition Mixing/Churning Peristalsis- movement of muscles within GI tract that facilitates movement of food Chemical- Hydrolysis (using H2O) of macromolecules into monomers (residues) carried out by digestive enzymes produced by salivary glands
Premium Digestion Stomach Liver