to the brain. When these blood vessels are blocked by a clot strokes occur. Symptoms of cerebral atrophy include dementia, seizures, loss of motor control, and difficulty with speaking, comprehension or reading Diagnosing cerebral atrophy can be achieved by use of a CT scan , MRI scan , PET scan , or a Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). Because there is no cure for cerebral atrophy, treating the symptoms become more of the focus. Treatment includes medications, physical therapy
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evolving based on new experiences and knowledge. Through looking over time at the view point of humans, to personality tests, to personal development and lastly looking at optimal healing environments this paper will construct my professional presence and look at ways to improve my ability to care for others. A1. Models of health and healing: A comparison of 2 Eras In Dr. Dossey’s “A Conversation About the Future of Medicine” he discusses his theory of the progress of health and healing. He looks
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our roles as a nurse is that of patient advocate, and as such we are closest to the patient, placing us in a key position to identify any subtle changes at their earliest onset and prevent the spread of severe infection. Knowledge of the signs and symptoms of SIRS, sepsis, and septic shock is key to early recognition. Early recognition allows for appropriate treatment to begin sooner, decreasing the likelihood of septic shock and life-threatening organ failure. Once sepsis is diagnosed, early and aggressive
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Over I have several goals regarding my future nursing career; however, my long term nursing goal is to work in critical care. My exposure to this area of nursing occurred when my mother was in the intensive care unit following exploratory surgery due to severe abdominal pain which revealed necrosis of a large portion of her large intestine. Following this, she spent many weeks in the intensive care unit with a diagnosis of septic shock. During her time in the ICU, she was mechanically ventilated
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behaviors, according to (National Alliance on Mental Illness. n.d., para 2) stated the following “Serious mental illnesses include major depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and borderline personality disorder”, also person’s with this illness will have multiple personalities, they will be dangerous and sometimes they can be treated after a long time of treatments. According to ( Segal and Smith. 2014
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Managing Stress SP202: Chapter 5 Sources of Stress • Environmental Sources of Stress: • Traffic • Noise • Cellphones • Rapid pace of life and busy schedules • Work & study stresses • Financial • Violence and crime PSYCHOLOGICAL SOURCES OF STRESS how we label, interpret, think about, and react to events in our lives has a lot to do with determining whether those events are stressful • Frustration (attainment of goals blocked, both internal and external) • Conflict • Approach-approach
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hyperglycemia may cause ketoacidosis which is a diabetic coma. Ketoacidosis occurs when the body breaks down fats since the body cannot use glucose for energy. When the blood sugar is below the normal range hypoglycemia occurs. Confusion is a sign of hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia may cause a loss of consciousness in a person if untreated. 2. What
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HR587 Final Exam 1. For Scott and Jaffe, the cycle has four phases, beginning with denial, then moving through resistance to exploration to commitment. Denial can usually happen at work when changes are made. Employees that are in denial about their supervisor and their actions and behaviors. May act out by becoming passive-aggressive in the workplace, take a manager dealing with employee with non-technological skills. This can manifest itself in many denial outburst even shouting, destroying
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Name Instructor Course Date Paper 3 Mental health refers to a psychological, emotional, and social well-being of the human being. It determines how one relates to others, handles stress, and makes choices in life. Mental health is crucial at every stage of life, from childhood to adulthood. Factors that determine mental disorders include biological factors, family history of mental disorders, and life experience. I employ three current methods in solving mental problems. They include
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The topic of gastritis has been around for many years. Upon my research I have discovered that in 1947, at the dawn of gastroscopy, Rudolf Schindler considered gastritis to be one of the most debilitating diseases and predicted that its significance would be discussed for some time to come (Schindler R, 1947). When gastritis was finally recognized as a unique condition, the exploration for its cause has began. In1870, both human and veterinary pathologists have described bacterial infections
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