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    Integrity 3. A 64-year-old woman who has chronic constipation asks the nurse about the use of psyllium (Metamucil). Which information will the nurse include in the response? a. Absorption of fat-soluble vitamins may be reduced by fiber-containing laxatives. b.

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    A’kiera Malcome April 1st‚2014 Composition 1 Compare and contrast anorexia and bulimia Eating disorders have the highest rate of any psychiatric disorder. Anorexia nervosa and bulimia are the most know disorders. They’re both the effect of one’s body weight and image and concerning of food. One in ten Americans suffers these disorders. Statistics show that the disorder rate is increasing ("123 helpme!com" ) Anorexia is the most know eating disorder. They seem to think that they

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    Aparajita

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    manifestations Mansavaha srotas : Dhamasa is applied over neck stiffness. Srotogamitva  [pic] Dosha Alleviates kapha‚ pitta (sweet and bitter - favorite food for pittaprakruti person). Dhatu : Medaghna‚ raktagami. Rasa : Fever‚ majja. Mala : Purisha (laxative). Organs Respiratory‚ digestive systems. [pic] [pic] indications— Kustha‚  Unmãda‚ Vrana‚ süla‚ Part Used— Root/root bark‚ seeds Dosage— Root powder I-3g‚ seed powder 1-2 g.   Therapeutic Uses—  (1) Dañta süla- Root of Aparãjita along with Marica

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    Bulimia In America

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    Anorexia and bulimia are the most common eating disorders in the world. Americans suffer a lot from eating disorder in their life. I personally believe that Americans has become a nation riddled with the sense of guilt toward food. Eating disorders are a group of epidemic‚ the way people view both food and other people when they are under the influence of their eating should be taking seriously. Anorexia is a disease that has no limits. It is a common misconception‚ it is only affects females. Can

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    MERCURY -Image of periodic table with Element bolded Atomic weight |v | |d | |e

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    favorite celebrity (PBS). This messaging towards teenagers is primarily seen through magazines and commercials. Teens also use methods such as laxative abuse. This occurs when a person wants to get rid of unwanted calories they have recently taken in. Rather than going to the gym and working out‚ people use laxatives as an easy way to get rid calories. However‚ Laxative abuse is dangerous and can result in numerous harmful penalties. Some magazines that promote body image include Shape‚ Body‚ and Women’s

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    Bulimia and Lady Diana

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    CAUSES OF BULIMIA NERVOSA 3 2. LADY DIANA 4 SUMMARY Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder found mostly aiming young girls and is characterized by uncontrolled bingeing‚ followed by vomiting‚ excessive exercising and laxatives. Social‚ psychological and biological factors can contribute to this illness. Lady Diana was the victim of this eating disorder. She was the center of attention for media and public and felt the ignorance of her husband. She became obsessed about

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    muscles become weaker (it becomes an effort to do anything)‚ death. B) Vomiting – Stomach acid dissolves the enamel on teeth‚ puffy face (due to swollen salivary glands)‚ irregular heartbeats‚ muscle weakness‚ kidney damage‚ epileptic fits. C) Laxatives (taking of) – Persistent tummy- pain‚ swollen fingers‚ damage to bowel muscle which may lead to long- term constipation. D) Binge (over-eating) – High blood pressure‚ high cholesterol levels‚ heart disease as a result of elevated triglyceride levels

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    P1- describe the routes of administration of medication commonly prescribed to individuals Types of medication:- Antibiotics:- antibiotics are medication which destroy or slow down the growth of bacteria‚ they are used to treat infections which are caused by bacteria. Most of the time the body’s immune system can fight off bacteria but in cases in which the body cannot antibiotics are used to destroy them. Antibiotics are either given orally‚ applied to the skin in ointment form or injected‚ this

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    fasting diet and consists of a mix of lemon juice‚ maple syrup‚ cayenne pepper‚ and purified water for 10 to 40 days and beyond. The danger involves severe calorie restriction. Also‚ water loss and dehydration are the results due to the laxative effects. The laxative effect of the diet will further acidify the individual’s blood and this can cause an abnormal increase in the acidity of the blood and extracellular fluids‚ known as acidosis. Dr. Marc

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