Preoperative 1) The preoperative nurses reinforced education that was given to the patients by their doctor about the risks and benefits of the procedure they were undergoing. They also ensured that all consent forms were signed and explained the process of the procedure. They started peripheral IVs that were needed and hung fluids and any antibiotics that the doctor ordered before the surgery. The nurses also made sure that the patients followed any instructions that were given to them such as NPO
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Pancreatitis Acute pancreatitis refers to the inflammation of the pancreas‚ an organ that lies in the back of the mid-abdomen. The function of the pancreas is to produce digestive juices and certain hormones‚ including insulin. Although the etiology and pathogenesis is unknown‚ the disease has been intensively investigated for centuries. Acute pancreatitis is usually a mild disease that does not lead to complications and requires only minor medical care. However a small population‚ about 20 percent
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Leukemia is a type of cancer of the blood or bone marrow characterized by an abnormal increase of immature white blood cells called "blasts". Leukemia is a broad term covering a spectrum of diseases. In turn‚ it is part of the even broader group of diseases affecting the blood‚ bone marrow‚ and lymphoid system‚ which are all known as hematological neoplasm’s. Causes:- The word leukemia‚ which means ’white blood’‚ is derived from the disease’s namesake high white blood cell counts that most leukemia
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This material is the copyright of the original publisher. Unauthorised copying and distribution is prohibited. 2008‚ Vol. 22‚ No. 4 (pp. 223-237) ISSN: 1173-8804 Drug Delivery Improved Oral Delivery of Insulin Nanoparticles Terms and Conditions for Use of PDF The provision of PDFs for authors’ personal use is subject to the following Terms & Conditions: The PDF provided is protected by copyright. All rights not specifically granted in these Terms & Conditions are expressly reserved. Printing
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Pre-admission laboratory work on a patient scheduled for surgery shows a fasting blood glucose of 200mg/dl. Results of the routine urinalysis are: Color pale yellow Protein 1+ Blood negative Appearance Clear Glucose Trace Urobilinogen normal Sp. Gravity 1.030 Ketones trace Nitrite negative pH 5.0 Bilirubin negative Leukocyte negative 1. Explain the correlation between the patient’s blood and urine results. The renal threshold for glucose is exceeded. 2. What is the most probable metabolic
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In my first passage‚ Mary Roach starts off by discussing what pet food manufacturers use to get animals to enjoy their product more. She finishes (on a surprisingly strong note) talking about how catfish taste their food. Throughout both passages‚ Roach keeps a conversational tone and adds subtle humor. By doing this‚ she keeps the audience interested‚ and even has the ability to reel in people who don’t generally enjoy nonfiction. Roach’s intent in this first passage was to describe the main additive
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A number of highly complex processes continuously take place on a molecular level in our body through transportation. Iron is the mineral which helps in the circulation and composition of blood. Females require a consistent level of iron‚ even overconsumption can be useful for them. In each country of the world‚ women lack adequate iron consumption leading to anemia‚ pernicious anemia‚ and even blood loss. WHO reported that 75% of women lack the minimum level of iron consumption in the body. It is
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Heart Valve Transplants The heart‚ the most important organ in the body‚ plays a vital role in a supplying the body with all of the nutrients needed. Not only does the heart pump blood through the body‚ but it also carries oxygen to help the body function correctly and it allows for the removal of waste product. Because the heart is so essential to human body‚ its structure and function is equally as important. The heart is designed to pump blood through its chambers. The top two chambers
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The Liver is the body’s largest gland‚ weighing about three to four pounds. It is located beneath the diaphragm in the right upper quadrant (RUQ) of the abdominal cavity. Without the liver‚ our bodies would be poisoned and unfit for us to do anything at all. It is a metabolically active organ responsible for many vital life functions. The primary functions of the liver are: Bile productions and excretion. Excretion of bilirubin‚ cholesterol‚ hormones‚ and drugs. Metabolism of fats‚ proteins
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Liver Cancer‚ each year about 700‚000 people worldwide will be diagnosed; 600‚000 will die. Cancer is very serious‚ although liver cancer is not the leading most fatal cancer. Malignant tumors in the liver are usually hepatomas. Hepatomas are also known hepatocellular carcinomas or HCC. These HCC’s are only responsible for two to four percent of cancer. HCC’s are also not common in the U.S. They are found mostly in the Asia region of the world. Liver cancer is also found in children but is commonly
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