constant time spent on training. Recently, however, she was rushed to the hospital for gastrointestinal problems that was triggered by chronic dehydration. Through blood tests conducted by doctors, it was discovered that Sharon was suffering from electrolyte imbalances. For the past several months, also, her menstrual cycle has been fluctuating. Sharon is also scheduled, every two weeks, to visit her doctor for check-ups on her esophagus’ inflammation. History of Presenting Complaint Sharon complains
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Unit 5: Hepatic/Pancreatic Dysfunction * Functions of the liver * Metabolism of carbohydrates * Glucose energy * Dysfunction = fatigue * Metabolism of proteins * Proteins muscle * Dysfunction: weak, tired, fatigue, lethargic * Metabolism of fats * Dysfunction: atherosclerosis/ N&V * Production of bile: helps metabolize fats * Synthesis of blood clotting factors
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Health benefits of jackfruit 100 g of edible jackfruit bulbs provide 95 calories. The fruit is made of soft, easily digestible flesh (bulbs) made up of simple sugars like fructose and sucrose that when eaten replenishes energy and revitalizes the body instantly. Jackfruit is rich in dietary fiber, which makes it a good bulk laxative. The fiber content helps protect the colon mucous membrane by binding to and eliminating cancer-causing chemicals from the colon. Fresh fruit has small but significant
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Nutrition is a serious factor when it comes to our health. When someone is in the hospital and has a critical illness that does not allow them to eat by mouth one of the ways they can receive their calories and nutrients is by enteral nutrition. Enteral nutrition which is also known as tube feeding contains a tube that is placed into the gastrointestinal tract that will supply the patient with a nutrient based formula. Receiving nutrients allows the body to have enough energy so the body can function
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Determination of the pH of an alkali solution, a buffer solution , a hair shampoo, a hand wash and distilled water. Objective To carry out potentiometric measurement to determine whether a solution is controlled by the buffer system or by a strong electrolyte. To prepare the samples with different concentration by adding distilled water. Introduction The potentiometric measurement is to determine the difference in potential between a working (an indicator) electrode and a counter (reference)
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Dehydration is when the body does not have enough water and/or fluids as it should have. Dehydration can be caused by a number of things such as losing fluid, not drinking enough water or liquids daily, or a combination of both. Vomiting and diarrhea can also lead to dehydration. If the body loses too much water or fluids it can lead to severe dehydration and can be life threatening. The symptoms of dehydration range from dry or sticky mouth, urine decreases, eyes become dry and irritated, sunken
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• List the organ systems of the human body and their major components. 1.) Integumentary system: skin and nails. 2.) Skeletal system- bones 3.) Muscular system- tendons/muscles 4.) Lymphatic system- thymus and the spleen. 5.) Nervous system- brain and spinal cord 6.) Cardiovascular system- heart and blood vessels 7.) Endocrine system- pituitary gland, hypothalamus 8.) Digestive system- stomach and liver. 9.) Reproductive system- Penis and ovaries 10.) Urinary
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Nursing Process Focus: Patients Receiving Phenelzine (Nardil) |Assessment |Potential Nursing Diagnoses | |Prior to administration: |Sorrow, Chronic related to | |Obtain complete medical history including allergies, neurological , |depressive state. |
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Japanese Encephalitis is identified as a leading form of viral encephalitis that is known to be spreading globally. Belonging to the genus Flavivirus and the family of Flaviviridae, Japanese encephalitis exists in a zoonotic cycle that occurs in mosquito and vertebrate hosts, such as water birds and pigs. Epidemiological patterns of Japenese encephalitis have been discovered in both epidemic and endemic regions. Shlim and Solomon's (2002) research found: In northern temperate areas (Japan, Taiwan
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Toxicity Paper ENV/410 Toxicity Paper Chemicals that produce systemic toxicity do not always produce the same degree of toxicity in all organs. Instead, one or two organs are usually the target of most of the toxicity produced by the toxic chemical in question. These are the target organs for the toxicity for that chemical. The organ that is the target of toxicity most commonly involved in systemic effects is the central nervous system followed by skin, blood circulation system, liver, lungs
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