As each year passes‚ it is becoming more and more difficult to be an adolescent. Many problems are beginning to arise for teens. Such problems include trying to deal with societal pressures to handling the stresses in life. Without the proper guidance and information‚ it is easy for the adolescent to veer in the wrong direction. The negative outcomes may include low self-esteem to resorting to eating disorders. Body image is also very important among teens these days. The pressure of trying
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Med-Surg Practice Test B Remediation Kirsten Lute Cancer Treatment Options: Safety Precautions for a Client who has a Sealed Radiation Implant (Therapeutic Procedure‚ RM AMS RN 9.0 Chp 92) Inform client of the need to remain in an indicated position to prevent dislodgment of the radiation implant. Instruct client to call the nurse for assistance with elimination. Instruct client and family about radiation precautions needed in the health care and home environments. Infection Control: Precautions
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Today was my third week in Metro Hospital. I was assigned one patient to work on time management with my clinical instructor. The patient I worked had surgery because she had a periocciptal aneurysm that had not yet burst. She chose to have the surgery because she learned the risk of having an aneurysm. I have learned that first thing I need to do is to check to see if the patient is alive because it is my responsibility to care for the patient. But I read the doctor notes prior to understand the
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Individuals suffering from Bulimia have an obsession with their weight‚ body image‚ and food (Venokur‚ 2011). After their binging period the bulimic forces all excess calories ingested out of the body by causing self-induced vomiting‚ misuse of laxatives‚ or excessive exercise (Venokur‚ 2011). Bulimia Nervosa is estimated to be in 5-40% of all collegiate females (Braden‚ 2010). About Bulimia Bulimics are very self-conscience about their weight and have poor body image. Most bulimics maintain a
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being followed and the setting is staying within the law. 2.1 Identify common types of medication Antibiotic‚ Analgesic‚ Laxative‚ Antipsychotic‚ Anti-depressants‚ Diuretic 2.2 List conditions for which each type of medication may be prescribed Antibiotic- medicines used to treat and prevent infections Analgesic- used to relieve pain. Laxative- used to treat constipation Antipsychotics- are medicines that are used to treat mental health illnesses. Anti-depressants-
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PALMA‚ Mara Angelie S. BSN‚ NCM 103 July 11‚ 2013 CASE STUDY: TONSILLITIS Client’s Profile Name: Mr. Nathan S. Potter Birthdate: December 10‚ 1985 Age: 24 y/o Sex: Male Civil Status: Single Nationality: Filipino Religion: Roman Catholic Address: Zone 7A‚ Sua‚ Camaligan Chief Complaint: Fever‚ Sore throat Present Treatment: Self-medication Past Treatment: None Past Hospitalization: None Allergies: None Occupation: None Patient’s History of Present Illness Mr. X is a resident of Zone
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American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences 3 (2): 502-510‚ 2008 ISSN 1557-4989 © 2008 Science Publications Processing of Aloe Vera Leaf Gel: A Review C.T. Ramachandra and P. Srinivasa Rao Department of Agricultural and Food Engineering‚ Indian Institute of Technology‚ Kharagpur-721302‚ India Abstract: Proper scientific investigations on Aloe vera have gained more attention over the last decade due to its reputable‚ medicinal‚ pharmaceutical and food properties. Some publications
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The Golden Cage: The Enigma of Anorexia Nervosa by Bruch gives an insight of the development of anorexia nervosa that affects primarily adolescent and preadolescent girls. Bruch‚ the author of the book‚ uses case studies to display what factors can lead an individual to anorexia nervosa and its symptoms and treatment. According to the book‚ anorexia nervosa is a complex disorder that is difficult to understand. Because every experience is unique‚ it takes the careful examination of the life of a
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Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by binge eating and purging‚ or consuming a large amount of food in a short amount of time followed by an attempt to rid oneself of the food consumed (purging)‚ typically by vomiting‚ taking a laxative‚ diuretic‚ or stimulant‚ and/or excessive exercise. Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by immoderate food restriction and irrational fear of gaining weight‚ as well as a distorted body self-perception. It typically involves excessive
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enhancement in women. - In Nepal‚ leaf juice is used to treat dysentery‚ catarrh‚ and applied externally to boils. - In Thai traditional medicine‚ the mucilage is used as application for bruises‚ ringworm‚ and laboring. Stem and leaves used as mild laxative‚ diuretic and antipyretic. - In Antilles leaves considered good maturative as cataplasm Basella alba
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