1 - Explain the correct way to auscultate a patient’s lung fields. To auscultate the patient’s lung fields use the diaphragm of the stethoscope, and place firmly on the skin. Ask the patient to breathe slowly and deeply through the mouth, exaggerating normal respiration. To auscultate the back, ask the patient to sit with the head bent forward and arms folded in front, and then have the patient sit more erect with the arms overhead for auscultating the lateral chest. Finally, ask the patient to sit
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Geriatric History and Physical with Problem List and Plan Health Assessment Lab General Patient Information Client: 81-year-old Caucasian/Italian female Source: Client, seems reliable Marital status: Widower Religion: Catholic Occupation: House wife Formal education: High school Primary language: English, written and spoken Secondary: None Reason for Seeking Care: Shortness of breath and productive cough. History of Present Illness: Recurrent episodes of
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BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Introduction Davao City is a leading example for taking forward smoke -free agendas in the Philippines. In advance of the 2003 National Tobacco Control Law, the city council passed its Comprehensive Anti -Smoking Ordinance in 2002 and has actively promoted and enforced it. This case study examines Davao’s smoke-free agenda and how it has been implemented. It discusses the impact of the law and lessons learned. Davao City is a sprawling metropolis located in the Southern
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healthier, doing exercise regularly and by avoiding tobacco and allergens. Secondary prevention in asthma can be done by early detection of occupational asthma which is vital to prevent further progression. According to COPD, they have suggested many programs for early detection of COPD would be cost effective. Even though asthma cannot be cured it can be treated. The tertiary prevention involves avoidance of allergens and non-specific triggers. Asthma will have different impact on each individual
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2014; Malcolm et al, 2013; Moore, 2012). Cor Pulmonale is commonly connected to lung disorders and other heart disorders such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, also known to many as COPD (Bhattacharya, 2004; Hadjiliadis, 2013; Kavanagh, 2013; Leader, 2014; Malcolm et al., 2013; Moore, 2012; Sovari, 2014). COPD associated Cor Pulmonale accounts for the majority of all Cor Pulmonale cases, about 80%-90% (Kavanagh, 2013; Leader, 2014). There are many causes of Cor Pulmonale, such as hypertension
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In the early 1900’s, scientific research was beginning to grow; however, there were very few rules or regulations to govern such research. During this time, human subjects of scientific research had no defined rights or expectations. In 1927, Vertus Hardiman, a young black male age 5, was cruelly subjected to human research, during which, accidentally, massive amounts of radiation was delivered to his head. The destruction to this young boy’s physical, as well as, emotional condition would remain
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obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Provider Name: P, A Secondary Diagnosis: Student Details: Patient Details: First Initial: M Identifier 1: L Last Name: Flores Identifier 2: M Credentials: SNPC Gender: M Age: 62 Years Pre-Clinical Manager Patient Info Identifier: M, L Gender: M Age: 62 Y Nurse Initials: M Flores, SNPC Diagnosis (1) Primary Diagnosis: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Patho-Physiology: A progressive
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especially important when he was talking about the struggles our patient had after he was unable to work after her got sick. It was difficult to step back as he was very active in construction working before his diagnosis of COPD. Katrina listened and validated his struggles and
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I. Subjective Data A. Chief Complain (CC): The patient has a complaint of increasing shortness of breath, asthma, the need of medication renewal, and establishment of a primary provider. B. History of Present Illness (HPI): The patient reports having increasing shortness of breath for the past week. He states he has had asthma as long as he can remember and with the recent heat and humidity, it has worsened to the point that he has been using his rescue inhaler 6-8 times per day. He
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Overcrowding in Emergency Departments across the Country Overcrowding in Emergency Departments Abstract: Emergency departments (ED’s) are considered a necessary component in the health care system. Many patients have access to this department 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. There has been an increasingly large volume of emergency room visits by both adult and pediatric patients up to 43% within the last 5 years. The overuse of the ED’s medical services across the nation is commonly referred
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