6/11/13 NUR202 Answer the following three questions (3.30 points) The purpose of the procedure 2 nursing priorities 1 complication 1. What is a TURP? A TURP, other wise known as a transurethral resection of the prostate, is type of prostate surgery done to relieve moderate to severe urinary retention symptoms caused by an enlarged/swollen prostate. The physician essentially trims away part of the prostate to relieve the blocked urine flow. In layman’s terms (however it doesn’t sound
Words: 790 - Pages: 4
Introduction to Clinical Practice 543-104 Medication Sheet |Medication |furosemide | |Trade and generic |Lasix | |Dose Frequency |Oral solution, tablets | |& Safe Dose Range |Adults
Words: 907 - Pages: 4
including a fair share of overhead, it isn’t self-sufficient and I don’t think we should carry it. op yo Peter Lawrence, M.D., Director of Specialty Services at Lakeside Hospital, was addressing James Newell, M.D., Chief Nephrologist of Lakeside’s Renal Division, concerning a change in Medicare’s payment policies for hemodialysis treatments. Recently, Medicare had begun paying independent dialysis clinics for standard dialysis treatments, and the change in policy had caused patient volume in Lakeside’s
Words: 2474 - Pages: 10
are the main causes that lead to Chronic Kidney Disease (Simons, 2009). It is indispensable to raise the knowledge and information of this disease among families and communities to lower the incidence of Chronic Kidney Disease and End Stages Renal Disease (ESRD). There are a number of actions that can be made to fight this disease. Simple laboratory tests can help to detect any problems affecting the proper function of the kidneys. Patients suffering from diabetes or hypertension should
Words: 321 - Pages: 2
Dialysis patients are part of an extremely vulnerable population. And they have to be given special attention (Pavlovic, 2010). They are susceptible and vulnerable to developing other chronic diseases. Cardiovascular disease along with end-stage renal disease usually develops and accounts for over 50% mortality rates. With this chronic disease spouses becomes caregivers. Depression and negative emotions can settle in. This can lead to abuse or neglect. It is important to ask the patient how they
Words: 358 - Pages: 2
Central University of Technology, Bloemfontein Early detection and prevention of Chronic Kidney Disease Contents page Definition of key terms used in the assignment Abbreviations used in the assignment Introduction Chronic Kidney Disease, a condition characterised by a gradual loss of kidney function. CKD is often misdiagnosed owing to the lack of knowledge about the disease. With early detection and prevention of the progression of the disease CKD patients can still enjoy life
Words: 5191 - Pages: 21
indigestion, nausea, vomitingGU: Acute renal failure, decreased libido,impotenceHEME: Leukopenia, lymphocytosis, thrombocytopeniaMS: Arthralgia, back pain, myalgiaRESP: Bronchitis, cough, dyspneaSKIN: Diaphoresis, pruritus, rash | INDICATION | To maintain abstinence from alcohol foralcohol-dependent patients who areabstinent at the start of treatment CONTRAINDICATIONHypersensitivity to acamprosate or its com- ponents, severe hepatic (Child-Pugh classC) or renal impairment | ACTION |
Words: 3878 - Pages: 16
College of Nursing End Stage Renal Disease 20 to Diabetic Nephropathy Presented by: Balgos, Rachelle Ann Dayto, April Feranil, Daniel Fulinara, Janice Fuentes, Maila Joy Garrido, John Paolo Mendoza, Kenneth Robert Nazareno, Jhon Ryan Olfindo, Kristine Joy Sombilon, Jorgette Kim *** In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirement in NURS 60 for the Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Demographic Data 4 II. Chief Complaints
Words: 13019 - Pages: 53
interactive health tutorials, games, medical dictionary, and videos. Therefore, analyzing one of the vast amounts of pages will have limitation to generalize the whole website. This analysis can be considered as an example. Because I work in the renal unit, and most of my patients experience chronic kidney failure, I chose the page of the chronic kidney disease. The URL is as following; http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000471.htm It will be discussed in the three criteria; qualitative
Words: 1497 - Pages: 6
The Effects of Self-Management on the Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease Keywords: Chronic kidney disease, self-management, patient education, end-stage renal disease The Effects of Self-Management on the Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease Kidney disease is one of the leading causes of death in the United States and was the 8th leading cause in 2010 (Arialdi M. Miniño, 2012). Approximately 20 million U.S. adults who are over 20 years of age have chronic kidney
Words: 2015 - Pages: 9
