1. Why would there be cause for concern if a young pregnant mother is Rh-‚ her husband is Rh+‚ and this is their second child? (pg 655) RhoGAM prevents the mother from sensitizing herself against her child. If the second child is RH+ and she did not take RhoGAM‚ there is a chance the mother will be sensitive to the second child and the child is at a risk of develop erythroblastosis fetalis and die before birth. 2. A patient complains of no energy‚ a chronic sore throat‚ a low-grade fever
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complications and maintenance Approximately half of the 40 million patients that require hospitalization in the United States have to receive intravenous (IV) treatment. A total of 41.8% of those hospitalized patients received IV therapy and experience phlebitis or other complications due to the therapy (Uslusoy & Mete‚ 2008). With staggering numbers as these‚ IV care proves to be a large area of nursing responsibility and shows great relevance in the nursing practice. From a personal stand point all of
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INTRODUCTION Critical incidents are snapshots of something that happens to a patient‚ their family or nurse. It may be something positive‚ or it could be a situation where someone has suffered in some way (Rich & Parker 2001). Reflection and analysis of critical incidents is widely regarded as a valuable learning tool for nurses. The practice requires us to explore our actions and feelings and examine evidence-based literature‚ thus bridging the gap between theory and practice (Bailey 1995). It
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In this assignment the use of Haemodynamic monitoring will be discussed; the author will discuss a patient‚ (Mary) that came to operating theatres for a procedure. Names that are used have been changed in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (2004)‚ to protect identities. The specific haemodynamic monitoring used for the patient is‚ Direct Arterial Pressure Measurement‚ more commonly termed “A line”. Mary is a 68 year old female who came to theatres for a diagnostic laparotomy
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osmosis pulls water out of the cells and causes the cells to shrink resulting cells to get rid of excessive free water. The side effect includes‚ when they shrink at the site of IV infusion‚ infection at the site of injection‚ venous thrombosis or phlebitis extending from the site of injection‚ extravasation and hypervolemia The primary intervention of SIADH includes fluid restriction. In case of acute episodes of SIADH‚ diuretics such as IV Mannitol and IV Furosemide may be given to promote
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Thuytien Bui Efficacy of AccuVein to Facilitate Peripheral Intravenous Insertion Introduction Undoubtedly‚ one of the most challenging procedures bedside nurses have to perform is peripheral intravenous (IV) catheter insertion. This procedure not only causes difficulty for nurses but it is also painful and uncomfortable for patients as well. During my clinical rotation‚ I was able to witness different methods being used for intravenous catheter placement. My clinical setting is a 39 bed medical-surgical
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Corpsman‚ I developed many skills. Perhaps one of the most important skills is the ability to place an intravenous catheter into a vein. This procedure is most commonly referred to as “starting an IV”. In today’s medical community‚ intravenous cannulation is necessary for the administration of many antibiotics and other therapeutic drugs. Listed below are the procedures and guidelines for starting a successful IV. Following these instructions will provide a positive experience for the patient and
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15 Amazing Health benefits of horse chestnuts The scientific name of horse chestnut is Aesculus hippocastanum and it has originated in the Balkan Peninsula. The horse chestnut tree is also known as conker tree. It is mainly cultivated in the Northern hemisphere. The nuts are present inside the dark leathery fruit. Once the fruit dries the nuts are released. Horse chestnuts should not be eaten raw as they contain a poison called esculin. The seeds‚ bark‚ flowers etc of horse chestnuts all have therapeutic
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infections‚ and circulatory overload are systemic complications. For instance‚ a patient may have heart failure or pulmonary edema related to circulatory overload‚ and death and septic shock related to infection or air embolism. On the other hand‚ phlebitis‚ infiltration‚ extravasation‚ thrombophlebitis‚ hematoma‚ and clotting are potential local complications. Even though these complications are local‚ they can still cause serious damage to the insertion site and surrounding tissues (Hinkle‚ Cheever
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This paper will explain the process of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)‚ its original intended purpose‚ new advancements in the process‚ and complications post ECMO. It will also examine the origin of the process and how it differs from other types of life support. The professional nurse takes ownership in the well being and safety of the client‚ and as such has a responsibility to become well informed in the processes‚ equipment‚ and technologies that make it possible for the client to
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