I. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We would like to thank our beloved family for their support and understanding when we are doing this case. To our group mates who shared their ideas and knowledge‚ for the patience‚ for the understanding‚ encouragement and hard work that they had given through the entire process and helped bring out the best in us during our hard time on the hospital duty. We would like to express our gratitude on the management and staff ofUnciano Medical Center and to our Clinical Instructor
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Pathophysiology of Metastatic Liver Cancer Liver metastases are cancerous tumors that have spread to the liver from somewhere else in the body. Cancers that may spread to the liver include: • Breast cancer • Colorectal cancer • Esophageal cancer • Lung cancer • Melanoma • Pancreatic cancer • Stomach cancer The risk of cancer spreading to the liver depends on the site of the original cancer. A liver metastasis may be present when the original (primary) cancer is diagnosed‚ or it may occur
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‘Perioperative’ nursing refers to the patient throughout their entire ‘surgical experience’. That is‚ the pre-‚ intra-‚ and postoperative stages of the surgical procedure (Gilmour‚ 2005‚ p. 18; Steelman‚ 2011‚ p. 1). An important aspect of perioperative nursing is the provision of evidence-based care. As such‚ there should be clear and accurate rationales underpinning the nursing interventions which are to be performed in a safe‚ efficient and cost effective way. Furthermore‚ it is vital for the
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examinations like urinalysis‚ blood pressure test‚ complete blood cell test and platelet count. Pharmacological treatment include an antihypertensive‚ such as methyldopa or hydralazine‚ and Magnesium sulfate to promote diuresis‚ and reduce blood pressure. Nursing management for clients with mild preeclampsia includes monitoring of blood pressure‚ minimizing external stimuli by promoting bed rest and relaxation‚ measuring and recording urine output‚
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1.What Is Cancer? CANCER‚ a 6 letter word that makes our world upside down. Cancer is not just one disease‚ but a large group of almost 100 diseases. Its two main characteristics are uncontrolled growth of the cells in the human body and the ability of these cells to migrate from the original site and spread to distant sites. If the spread is not controlled‚ cancer can result in death. 2.How does cancer occur? The body is made up of trillions of living cells. These cells grow‚ divide‚ and die in
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the United States‚ cancer is the second most common cause of death among young children between the ages of 1 and 14. More thsn 16 out of every 100‚000 children and teens in the U.S. were diagnosed with cancer‚ and nearly 3 of every 100‚00 died from the disease. In 2005‚ 4.1 of every 100‚000 young people under 20 years of age in the U.S. were diagnoised with leukemia‚ and 0.8 per 100‚000 died from it. In 2005 2.9 of every 100‚000 people 0-19 years of age were found to have cancer of the brain or central
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Re: The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute – Development Strategy The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a state of the art research facility with a patient focus and an ultimate goal of eradicating cancer. This goal comes with a tremendous and ever increasing price tag. Finding a cure for cancer may be the primary challenge but financing this endeavor remains the other. Current financing leaves approximately 20% of the institute’s expenses at the mercy of fund raising efforts coordinated by the Development
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Nursing 3400 Questions for Case Study 1 – Henry Williams Case Study 1. What are Henry’s strengths? Henry is independent and takes care of himself along with his wife. He is slowly losing his independence due to health related issues. He is alert and oriented x3. He had a stable job in his past. He is also making responsible plans for him and his wife’s future that will benefit them. 2. What are your concerns for this patient? One concern is the patient’s lack of knowledge about his health
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Congressperson who is on the verge of establishing a coalition of world leaders to institute a world peace plan. • A convicted child molester who is halfway through a rehabilitation program • A medical researcher who is actively involved in cancer research • A second-grade teacher • An exotic dancer • A professional ice hockey player • A musician/conductor • A mother of a preschooler and first grader‚ who is pregnant with her third child • A priest • Yourself
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For each case‚ include the following: An analysis of the situation and possible causes for the subject’s behavior A preliminary diagnosis of the subject’s disorder using the symptoms he or she displays The set of therapies you suggest for helping the subject deal with his or her symptoms Case Study Number One: Karen Karen is a 30-year-old single woman. She was referred to a psychiatrist after six visits to her primary care physician complaining of headaches‚ body aches‚ sharp pains
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