Phillips’ Milk of Magnesia Our stomach acid is a mixture of different compounds that assist in the breakdown of foods that we ingest. One of the major components is hydrochloric acid (HCl(aq)). We need this acid to help digest our food and kill bacteria that may enter the stomach along with the food. In the absence of food there is an excess amount of acid in our stomachs. This excessive acid production results in the unpleasant symptoms of heartburn and may contribute to the formation of ulcers
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Hallucinations vs. dillusions Hallucinations-false perceptions having no relation to reality and not accounted for by any exterior stimuli. Delusion- Acute‚ reversible state of disorientation and confusion without drowsiness. DT’s- hallucinations‚ tremors‚ seizures‚ elevated BP & Pulse Tardive Dyskineasia- from neuroleptic meds‚ antipsychotic drugs (Haloperidol‚ fluphenazine‚ trifluoperazine)-facial grimacing‚ tongue thrusting‚ jaw swinging‚ repetitive chewing. Psychotropic drugs- antidepressants
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Introduction For this case study I have chosen three problems which are (i) airway clearance‚ ineffective (ii) breathing pattern‚ ineffective (iii) and pain. (i) Airway clearance‚ ineffective. intervention | rationale | evaluation | Vital signs monitored and recorded every 15 min for 1 hour and then every half hourly. | This is for baseline comparison. | If there is a major difference between the baseline and the other assessments then the nurse would be able to pick it up and act according
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pressure is while the ventricles are not contracting. Blood pressure is typically written as Systolic/Diastolic. A normal blood pressure range for an adult is between 90/60 and 120/80. If blood pressure is too high (hypertension) or too low (hypotension) it can cause medical issues for the individual. “Persistent hypertension is one of the risk factors for strokes‚ heart attacks‚ heart failure and arterial aneurysm‚ and is a leading
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causes‚ trauma and stroke. CAUSES 1. Brain cancer 2. Concussion 3. Diabetes 4. Drug abuse 5. Encephalitis 6. Kidney failure 7. Meningitis 8. Pre- eclampsia 9. Rabies 10. Reyes syndrome 11. Stroke 12. Vasovagal syncope 13. Postural hypotension 14. Hyperventilation 15. Cardiac arrhythmia 16. Hypoxia 17. Hypoglycaemia 18. Vertebra basilar transient ischemic attack 19. Epilepsy TYPES • Toxic-metabolic encephalopathy. This is an acute condition of brain dysfunction with symptoms
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Analgesic and Sedative Effects of Dexmedetomidine in Burn Patients: A Literature Review It is a well-documented fact that patients with severe burn injuries experience continuous blood loss in the treatment process. With major burn injuries‚ patients may experience acute anemia‚ which occurs primarily from the surgical administration of the burn wound‚ anemia of critical illness‚ and iatrogenic blood loss. Burn patients may experience repeated painful techniques like dressing changes‚ which require
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IHCD Paramedic Module H Assessment Using the answer sheets provided‚ encircle your answer against the corresponding question number. 1 Weight has the greatest effect on the amount of kinetic energy produced a. TRUE b. FALSE 2 Blunt trauma produces temporary cavitation a. TRUE b. FALSE 3 Sympathetic action causes pupil dilation a. TRUE b. FALSE 4 A capillary refill of more than 4 seconds indicates serious circulatory compromise a. TRUE b. FALSE 5 In time critical patients‚
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NR 340 – Clinical Assessment Guide with NCP Organizer Student Name ____CP_____________________ Date _2/12/13_____ Pt Initials _MK_____ Medical Diagnosis #1: Multiple coronary artery disease Chief Complaint #1 Use Quotes: ”Shortness of breath and chest pain for over a month now” on 2/6/13 on day of Admission Chief Complaint #1 Use Quotes: “Pain 8/10” on day of your nursing care Prior Illnesses Hypertension‚ coronary artery disease‚ obesity‚ angina Family History Father
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blood in the airway. Complications of suctioning can be avoided by sticking to the 15 sec rule. Prolonged suctioning will produce hypoxemia. Cardiac dysrhythmias from arterial hypoxemia. Vagus nerve stimulation may lead to profound bradycardia and hypotension. Nasopharyngeal Airway Adjunct The purpose of an NPA is to manage a casualties airway. NPA’s are preferred in a combat environment because? 1. NPA’s are less likely to dislodge in transport 2. NPA’s are less likely to cause a gag reflex 3. And
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THE NURSING PROCESS: NURSING CARE PLAN NURSING DIAGNOSIS 2 (Problem; Etiology; Signs & Symptoms) P Decreased Cardiac Output R/T E Atrial Fibrillation and Mechanical Ventilation AEB S – Client on mechanical ventilation. Albumin 1.1 – 2/4/14 – low osmolality in blood – third spacing. Atrial Fibrilation Sluggish Pupil response Blood pressure 97/39 Heart Rate 54 Peripheral pulses diminished PLANNING ____________________________________________________________________________________
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