male who presented to UMC on 03/26/2011 with a chief complaint of shortness of breath, light headed, and pain in the left ankle. I choose M.M. as he had an admitting diagnosis of COPD exacerbation, syncope, and a medical history for being hospitalized with congestive heart failure (CHF), obstructive sleep apnea and COPD, and is currently a smoker. Risk Factors Age: According to the American Heart Association (AHA), over 82% of people who die of coronary heart disease are 65 or older. Age is the
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When you hear the word cancer, the number one thought that comes to mind is fear. Cancer is a very harsh word. One of the most common types of cancer in the USA is lung cancer. Lung cancer can be caused by smoking cigarettes, hereditary from family members, or just one of the few that developed lung cancer from either lung disease or other causes. What causes lung cancer? The number one cause of lung cancer in the USA is smoking. 86% of lung cancer is cases is caused by smoking cigarettes, and
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side. She is 79 years-old, and lives with her husband Robert and her sister Lois, whom she takes care of. She is in good physical shape and does everything on her own, but her short term memory is starting to go downhill. She was just diagnosed with COPD not too long ago due to her closet smoking that she thinks no one knows about and she just had a clot removed from her neck vein, but other than that she has no other limitations. In this assessment, I want to learn more about her life and, also make
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There are many skills a nurse can use when assessing an individual’s breathing. Some of these can be measured quantitatively such as respiratory rate, depth and rhythm and pulse oximetry. While others are more qualitative such as the assessment of the patient’s cough, colour and level of pain. These observational skills when used with interview and listening skills assist the nurse in gaining the patient’s history and what is normal for them. Breathing is the activity of living which involves
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”ANG EPEKTO NG PANINIGARILYO SA MGA MAG-AARAL NG ACLC COLLEGE OF APALIT PARTIKULAR SA DEPARTAMENTO NG BSIT” Ipinasa nina: De Leon, Kitt Idelle Y. Ramos, Ricel A. Sumalinog, Decerie G. ACT12D Ipinasa kay: Mr. Robert Lovendino Instruktor PAUNANG SALITA Bilang pagtupad sa isa sa mga pangangailangan ng asignaturang Filipino,Pagbasa at Pagsulat Tungo sa Pananaliksik, ang pamanahong papel na ito pinamagatang ”ANG EPEKTO NG PANINIGARILYO SA MGA MAG-AARAL NG ACLC COLLEGE OF APALIT
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Osteoporosis is characterized by a reduction of bone mineral density (BMD) and deterioration of bone tissue, resulting in high risk of fractures, is becoming increasingly prevalent with the Menopausal women (Lane.,2006). Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common joint disorder in the elderly, which is characterized by the breakdown of the joint’s cartilage and is a leading cause of disability , is more common among post-menopausal women. Changes in sex hormones play an important role in the OA development
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Chronic Disease Management System (later CDMS) is used by healthcare professionals as a region-wide tool for preventing, managing and evaluating chronic illnesses. Currently the CDMS includes modules for diabetes, other cardiovascular diseases and COPD. A SelfCare module supports the patient’s commitment to selfcare and allows active participation in the care process. Together they provide a tool which supports a well organised and patient-centred care process. Region-wide use of the CDMS promotes
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Top of Form The ABCDE approach Underlying principles The approach to all deteriorating or critically ill patients is the same. The underlying principles are: Use the Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure (ABCDE) approach to assess and treat the patient. Do a complete initial assessment and re-assess regularly. Treat life-threatening problems before moving to the next part of assessment. Assess the effects of treatment. Recognise when you will need extra help
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Every individual goes through different experiences while their getting older. When people age they tend to have problems these can be caused by the difference their body goes through, also this tends to happen to people who are more into their fifties. Even people who have passed the stage of 50’s can still have issues caused by the changes, which they still need to get used to because there’s no way it will change. Physical changes- while a person is aging their bodies go through many changes;
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Process II How meat is processed Processed meats are too dangerous for human consumption. Consumers should stop buying and eating all processed meat products for the rest of their lives. Processed meats include bacon, sausage, hot dogs, sandwich meat, packaged ham, pepperoni, salami and virtually all red meat used in frozen prepared meals. They are usually manufactured with a carcinogenic ingredient known as sodium nitrite. This is used as a color fixer by meat companies to turn packaged
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