electronic sensor with many potential applications due to its powerful performance, small size, and low cost. Heart monitoring is one obvious candidate, since the system could gather data on some components of an EKG, such as pulse rate and atrial fibrillation its ability. Its ability to measure EEG brain signals could find use in nursing care for patients with dementia. ‘’current technology allows you to measure these pulse rate and skin responses. Also the university of Utah engineers have developed
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HEALTH HISTORY AND EXAMINATION OF AN OLDER ADULT HEALTH HISTORY AND EXAMINATION OF AN OLDER ADULT On March 1, 2016, with the permission of Mr. P.F. henceforth known as the client, a health history assessment and physical examination was conducted and the detailed results dictated within the appropriate assessment templates which are attached for review. In an effort to summarize the health history assessment and physical examination, the summarized assessment findings will be henceforth reported
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PPR 6006: MEDICATION REGIMEN REVIEW ASSIGNMENT Mr. L is an 84-year-old man with dementia and a medical history of atrial fibrillation, diabetes mellitus (type 2), chronic kidney disease, gastritis, and gastro-esophageal reflux disease. His past surgeries include a bladder resection for bladder cancer resulting in urinary incontinence in 2010 and a lumbar decompression for spinal stenosis in 2008. He lives with his wife of 51 years, Mrs. L, who cares for him. His biggest concerns are forgetfulness
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equal and reactive bilaterally. Right hand grasp slightly weaker then left. Lungs bilaterally clear and diminished in bases. Bowel sounds active times 4 quadrants. Pt. has ileostomy which is pink, draining watery green and brown stool. Pt. has atrial fibrillation. Heart rate is irregular upon auscultation. Pt. right leg is weaker than left leg. Pt. has decreased ROM and foot push on right side. Pt. skin is warm and dry. Pedal pulses present bilaterally. PT. denies any pain at this time. Call light within
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Case Study 8 1. List 6 risk factors for DVT. Inheriting a blood clot disorder Prolonged bed rest, such as long hospital stay Injury or surgery Pregnancy Birth control pills or hormone replacement Being overweight or obese 2. Identify at least 5 problems from L.J.’s history that represent his personal risk factors. Smoking history Personal history of DVT Prolonged bed rest Age of above 60 years old Sitting for long period of times (Bus Driving) 3. Something is missing from the scenario
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Community Health Nursing Case Study Mr. Evans is a new patient to this nurse. This is the first home visit and upon presentation the patient has tachycardia and presumably newly diagnosed Atrial fibrillation, for which he takes Digoxin. According to records last Digoxin level was two months ago. Respiration are increased and adventitious breath sounds are noted. Patient states that this is his baseline. Patient has COPD and takes Proventil PRN and Theo-Dur twice a day. Patient
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explain why atrial fibrillation does not immediately cause death but ventricular fibrillation does. atrial fibrillation No P waves; normal QRS complexes; irregular timing; ventricles constantly stimulated by atria; reduced pumping effectiveness and filling time. ventricular fibrillation No QRS complexes; no rhythmic contraction of the myocardium; many patches of asynchronously contracting ventricular muscle. atrial fibrillation (AFib) occurs in the heart’s upper two chambers, also known as the atria
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Arrhythmias * Are common and often benign, but can indicate underlying heart disease. They often occur intermittently and so can be difficult to diagnose. * Can present with palpitations, chest pain, presyncope/syncope, hypotension, pulmonary oedema. Some are asymptomatic e.g. AF. * History taking make sure include: * Precipitating factors, onset, nature (fast/slow, regular/irregular), duration, associated symptoms (chest pain, dyspnoea, collapse). * Causes: * CARDIAC:
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one of number one cause of death in America today. There are multiple different cardiac disorders but two important one are atrial and ventricle fibrillation. What is atrial fibrillation? The Mayo Clinic describes it as, “An irregular and often rapid heart rate that can increase your risk of stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications.” When atrial fibrillation, or AFIB, the heart's two upper chambers known as the atria beat erratically. That means they are out of synchronization with
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Mr. Apple has told you that his diagnosis of atrial fibrillation is recent and he understands he is on a blood thinner but he does not remember very much of what was taught to him about it. List three important teaching points that you want him to understand about this drug? The signs and symptoms of bleeding, how to prevent it, and how to stop it. Informing all medical personnel that he is taking Warfarin, including dental personnel. Signs and symptoms of unusual bleeding include bleeding gums
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