Proteins Are the basic materials of every body cell. Body cells are constantly wearing out. As a result‚ they are continuously in need of replacement Of the six nutrients group‚ only proteins can make new cells rebuild tissue. By the age of 4 years‚ body protein content reaches the adult level of about 18% of body weight. An adequate supply of proteins in the daily diet is essential for the maintenance of health. The word protein is a Greek derivation and means “of first importance”. Composition
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Theoretical Framework for Nursing Practice – Module 4 A. As you read Henderson ’s definition of nursing‚ what nursing functions and actions are applicable today? Explain. Almost all basic independent nursing interventions have its basis on the fourteen nursing needs by Henderson. She described the role of the nurse as one of the following: substitutive‚ which is doing something for the patient; supplementary‚ which is helping the patient do something; or complimentary which is working
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Glomerulonephritis and Glomerulosclerosis of Kidneys and Nursing Considerations Mark Greiner Liberty University Abstract Glomerulosclerosis or nephropathy is a major cause of chronic kidney disease that can lead to future total kidney failure. One of precursors is glomerulonephritis‚ this inflammation of the glomeruli has many possible causes. People with either type of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus are at higher risk. A clinical indicator of early glomerulosclerosis is a change in renal function
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dorslas pedius. Pink nailbeds with capillary refill < 3 seconds in all extremities. Breast symmetrical‚ without dimpling‚ or skin lesions‚ areola symmetrical nipple without cracks or lesions. Patient able to move arms easily‚ firm equal grips‚ no edema noted. Patient has a 20 gauge saline lock to left lateral forearm. Site is free from redness or drainage‚ with Tegaderm dressing intact. Abdomen soft‚ non tender‚ bowel sounds present x 4 quadrants. Foley catheter inserted on 10/28/10 is intact and
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CARE OF THE MOTHER/ FETUS during the PERINATAL period Prenatal care • A. ASSESSMENT • HISTORY • P.E. • S/S of pregnancy • Diagnostic procedures and lab exams • Vital signs • Common discomforts • Danger signs • Local and systemic changes of pregnancy • B. Nursing diagnosis • C. Planning/ intervention • Health promotion./management Nutrition metabolic • Elimination
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Year’s Day‚ he called his insurance company and was referred to South Side Hospital. The patient presented to the emergency department for evaluation and was noted to have T-wave inversions on his ECG. Chest x-ray showed no pneumonia or pulmonary edema. He was given nitroglycerin sublingually x2‚ with resolution of his chest pain. CPK was shown to be elevated and cardiology was called to evaluate this patient and assume his care. The patient was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit at 0300. PAST
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PRIMARY NURSING CARE PLAN 15. Client Information Sheet Student name: _Scott Watson_ Clinical Date: _02/20/07_ * Reminder: Do not remove the patient care summary or other documents from the hospital! Room/Bed Age: Gender: Marital Status: 632A 60 F Married Admit Date: 2/17/07
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encephalopathy‚ with organ involvement Cx: Taking aspirin during a viral infection commonly flu and varicella Dx: elevated ammonia level S/S: Fever Impaired consciousness Decresed hepatic function *Cerebral edema with IICP* TX: Lumbar puncture‚ blood tests‚ monitor I&Os ( dehydration or cerebral edema risk)‚ monotir for hypovolemic shock‚ liver dysfuction impaired coagulation ( prolonged bleeding times) FEBILE SEIZURE: Tempeture reaches 101.8‚ seizures occur when temp increased not after. Most children
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Case Study 3 – Congestive Heart Failure Patient Case Question 1. Based on the limited amount of information given above‚ do you suspect that this patient has developed left-sided CHF‚ right-sided CHF‚ or total CHF? right-sided CHF Patient Case Question 2. How did you arrive at your answer to Question 1? right-sided CHF = fluid may back up into your abdomen‚ legs and feet‚ causing swelling. Patient Case Question 3. What is a likely cause for this patient’s heart failure? Increasing
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includes: blood pressure of 140/90 or systolic pressure elevated 30mmHg or diastolic elevated 15mmHg above pregnancy level; proteinuria of 1-2+ on a random sample; weight gain over 2lbs per week in 2nd trimester and 1lb per week in 3rd trimester‚ mild edema in upper extremities or face. Patient diagnosed with mild preeclampsia may undergone examinations like urinalysis‚ blood pressure test‚ complete blood cell test and platelet count. Pharmacological treatment include an antihypertensive‚ such as methyldopa
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