or thickening of skin Angioedema- recurring episodes of non- inflammatory swelling of skin‚ brain‚ viscera and mucus membrane Dependent- localized increase of extracellular fluid volume in a dependent limb or area Anasarca- generelized edema Lymphedema- due to the obstruction of a lymphatic vessel NAILS Stoma- artificial surgical opening Wry neck/ torticollis- head tilted sideward -muscles pull the head towards the side Ismuths- bridge of thyroid gland Bruits- sound like a purring of
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Lymphangiomatosis is a disease in which many tumors or cysts grow in the lymph system of the body. In medical terminology lymphangiomatosis means: lymphatic system (lymph) vessel (angi) tumor or cyst (oma) condition (tosis). The tumors are not cancerous‚ but they invade the body tissues and cause a variety of symptoms. The tumors may grow in the bones‚ connective tissue‚ and organs of the body‚ and they may block‚ compress‚ or destroy tissues. They can spread to any area‚ but are more commonly found
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On 1/9/2016‚ CM did a visual to locate the client to Bi-Weekly ILP Review and Hospital discharged follow up. Client was located in the Cafeteria. In the meeting client appears to be cooperative and friendly. Client speaks with a heavy Russian accent making difficulty to understand. She appears to be in no acute distress. SOCIAL SUPPORT UPDATE: Client reports no family members here in the USA. EMPLOYMENT UPDATE: Client is aged exempt from work RESOURCE UPDATE: Client is undocumented and has
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4222-319 Facilitate person centred assessment‚ planning‚ implementation and review (HSC 3020) 1.1 Explain the importance of a holistic approach to assessment and planning of care or support. In the health and social care setting it’s imperative that we take a holistic approach within all aspects of our work settings. As carer’s‚ a holistic approach of person centred care is when planning care needs and considerations‚ and the type of individually tailored care packages and provision is of great
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researches have shown the role of using NPs in clinical settings‚ few of them addressed the role of NPs in PM&R or diseases with substantial rehabilitation components. Romero (1999) described the role of NPs in diagnostic‚ prevention‚ and treatment of lymphedema‚ and provided details of treatment and management for this condition. Early studies show that NPs in rehabilitation setting found no statistically significant difference in quality of care or cost effectiveness of care of an NP under the supervision
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Cellulitis Cellulitis is a common‚ potentially serious bacterial skin infection. Cellulitis appears as a swollen‚ red area of skin that feels hot and tender‚ and it may spread rapidly. Skin on lower legs is most commonly affected‚ though cellulitis can occur anywhere on your body or face. Cellulitis may affect only your skin’s surface‚ or cellulitis may also affect tissues underlying your skin and can spread to your lymph nodes and bloodstream. Left untreated‚ the spreading infection may rapidly
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Chapter 52: Nursing Management: Breast Disorders Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse teaching a young women’s community service group about breast self-examination (BSE) will include that a. BSE will reduce the risk of dying from breast cancer. b. BSE should be done daily while taking a bath or shower. c. annual mammograms should be scheduled in addition to BSE. d. performing BSE after the menstrual period is more comfortable. ANS: D Performing BSE at the end of the menstrual period will reduce
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Today’s society is beautiful and diverse. People are able to connect with others‚ and share common interests. These interests can go from being a part-time mermaid‚ to comic-books‚ to their sexuality. This however does not apply to Vinny Ohh. Vinny Ohh is an instagram famous person who wishes to remove his genitalia‚ nipples‚ and belly-button. These operations would allow him to become a genderless alien. These procedures however should not be done for many reasons‚ removing his nipples can harm
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End of Life Care Death is a touchy subject. People pretend it is something that does not happen and refuse to talk about or address it. I am an ICU nurse. I have been for six years. I have dealt with plenty of death‚ in my own way. Death is a part of life. Whether it is something that is expected or not‚ it is our destiny. Having dealt with the suicide of my son’s father at a young age‚ death is something most of us avoid or do not expect. One is never prepared for it. Some refuse to accept it
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the proportion of people getting care and management (WHO‚ 2010). The prime objective of morbidity management programme to provide access to basic recommended care (Mackenzie‚ et al.‚ 2009) for every person with acute dermatolymphangioadenitis‚ lymphedema‚ elephantiasis‚ or hydrocele (surgery)
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