damage to her kidneys, which made them more susceptible to this insult. Dirkes (2013) defines a AKI as an a very sudden decline the in the function of a kidney. This sudden decline causes disruptions in acid base balance, loss of kidney function, electrolyte shits, and general fluid balance. AKI is a term that is used to describe a wide variety of impairments that occur to the kidney according to Lewis, Dirksen, Heitkemper, Bucher (2012). There are several stages that
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little acid, resulting pH levels in the body becoming too high. It affects the kidney’s ability to maintain the acid base balance and usually happens due to excessive vomiting or an overactive adrenal gland. It is treated by giving the body the electrolytes it needs along with water. Metabolic acidosis occurs when the body has too much acid, resulting in the pH levels in the body becoming too low. This usually caused by the ingestion of too many acidy substances, or kidney disease. It also is the
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melting point below 600 °C. The lower temperature makes it easier to collect chlorine and prevents sodium from forming fog that is difficult to recover. As Calcium is more electropositive than sodium, no calcium will be formed at the cathode. Electrolyte consists of 33.2 % NaCl and 66.8 % CaCl2. Sodium – calcium mixture collects at
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Care Plan: Sample Care Plan: Heart failure |Nr. | Diagnosis |Date | Intervention |Sign | | |Decreased cardiac output | |Cardiac Care (4040) | | | | | |• Evaluate chest pain (e.g., intensity, location, radiation
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have many important functions in the body. For example, vitamin D and calcium are needed for strong bones, and iron is needed for blood cells to carry oxygen throughout your body. Certain minerals, like potassium, calcium, and sodium are called electrolytes. They are important during exercise because they have an effect on the amount of water in your body and on how your muscles work. Athletes
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1.Describe process of referral and management of renal dialysis patients. Nephrology referral is especially indicated when there is a rapid decline in kidney function, and elevated albumin and creatinine in stage four of chronic kidney disease. Also, when the kidney function is severely reduced. 2. Discuss the nursing role in care and management of clients in renal dialysis center. The nursing role in nursing care and management of clients in renal dialysis center: assess vital signs including
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Lithium: Ther. class. mood stabilizers Indications Manic episodes of manic depressive illness (treatment, maintenance, prophylaxis) Therapeutic Effect(s): Prevents/decreases incidence of acute manic episodes S/E: CNS: SEIZURES, fatigue, headache,impaired memory, CV: ARRHYTHMIAS, ECG changes GI: abdominal pain, anorexia, bloating,diarrhea, nausea, GU: polyuria,Derm: acneiform eruption, folliculitis, Endo: hypothyroidism, Hemat: leukocytosis. MS: muscle weakness Neuro: tremors.S Lithium Toxicity:
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NUTRITIONAL VALUE Sweet potato – is known to be a good source of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and certain B vitamins that are considered essential to human health. Besides the commonly consumed root of the plant, certain tissues in sweet potato are also edible and high in nutritional value. Although studies have confirmed that water-soluble vitamins exist in sweet potato roots and leaves, there has been limited information about how these vitamins are actually distributed in the plants. Not only
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Drug | Mechanism of action | Indications | Contraindications | Side effects | Adverse effects | Nursing responsibilities | Calcium gluconate 10mgDrug class:Antacid, electrolyte | Essential element of the body; helps maintain the functional integrity of the nervous and muscular systems; helps maintain cardiac function, blood coagulation; is an enzyme cofactor and affects the secretory activity of endocrine and exocrine glands; neutralizes or reduces gastric activity. | Dietary supplement when calcium
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Body Fat and Eating Disorders Johhnny DOe SCI /241 April 12, 2013 Angela Hattaway Body Fat and Eating Disorders Health problems associated with dietary medical conditions have become a serious problem in the United States today. These conditions include both eating disorders and the obesity epidemic. Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the point that it may adversely affect a person’s health. Medically, obesity is defined as having a body weight exceeding
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