Assessment Data Milwaukee is the city of focus for The Final Community Health Paper. The City of Milwaukee is populated woth just under 600,000 people. Milwaukee lies along the shores and bluffs of Lake Michigan, which supplies three rivers: the Menomonee, the Kinnickinnic and the Milwaukee. Milwaukee’s lakefront resembles that of an oceanfront Lake Michigan is too large to see across. Milwaukee's terrain is relatively flat, except for steep bluffs along the lakeshore that begin about one half
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Chapter IV: Symptoms of Insomnia Possible Diagnosis Chapter V: Types of Insomnia Chapter VI: Prevention of Insomnia Prevention in Insomnia from Shift Changes Prevention in Insomnia from Jet lag Tips for getting a better night sleep Chapetr VII: Treatment of Insomnia Music Theraphy Cognitive Behavioral Theraphy Medicines Relaxation Exercise Chapter VIII: Statistics of Insomnia Chapter IX: Conclusion Final Bibliography Chapter I Introduction General Consideration Insomnia
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ACID-BASE DISORDERS MADE SO EASY EVEN A CAVEMAN CAN DO IT Lorraine R Franzi, MS/HSM, RD, LDN, CNSD Nutrition Support Specialist University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Pittsburgh, PA I. LEARNING OBJECTIVES The clinician after participating in the roundtable will be able to: 1) Indicate whether the pH level indicates acidosis or alkalosis. 2) State whether the cause of the pH imbalance is respiratory or metabolic. 3) Identify if there is any compensation for the acid-base imbalance. II
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Delegation Exercise in a Health Care Setting Ana Bergeron University of Phoenix Assignment After rounding on patients the RN made the following assignments. See appendix for a full description of each patient: Assignments | | Macy LPN #1 | Pod 1 | | Mr. Black (UTI) | | Ms. Johnson (Crohn’s) | | Mr. Raynor (diabetic foot ulcer) | | Mrs. Tolento (CHF) Mr. Smith (pneumonia) | | Ms. Swanson (S/P hysterectomy day 2, in pod 2) | Ana RN | Pod 2 | | Mr. Smith (GI Bleed)
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patient with a list of foods to stay away from and have patient recite back * Provide patient teaching and education on maintaining proper blood glucose levels by prescribed medication, diet, and exercise Congestive Heart Failure (CHF): * Definition- inability of the heart to pump enough
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Hypothyroid Disease A deficiency of the thyroid hormone leads to hypothyroid disease; a disease that may be characterized both in clinical and pathophysiological manifestations throughout the body system. The most prevalent causes of hypothyroid disease include various autoimmune diseases, medication for hyperthyroid disease, and having had surgery on the thyroid. Other not so common causes of hypothyroidism include certain congenital diseases, pituitary disorder, pregnancy, or a deficiency in
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Place matters in the United States. Access to affordable high-quality healthcare depends upon where you live. Throughout rural America, nearly 50 million people face challenges in accessing health care. The past several decades have consistently shown higher rates of poverty, mortality, and limited access to a primary health care provider in rural areas. With the recent economic downturn, there is potential for an increase in many of the healthcare disparities and access concerns that are already
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Classifications and Drugs | Purpose | Side Effects | Contraindications and Cautions | Patient Education | Thiazides 1. Naturetin, bendroflumethiazide 2. Diuril, chlorothiazideLoop Diuretics 1. Edecrin, ethacrynic Acid 2. Demadex, torsemide 3. Bumex, bumetanidePotassium Sparing Agents 1. Dyrenium, 2. Midamor, amilorideCombination Poatssium Sparing and Thiazide Diuretics 1. Dyazide or Diazide 2. Maxzide, hydrochlorothiazide and triamtereneOsmotic Agents 1. Osmitrol, mannitol
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Stokes et al. BMC Health Services Research 2011, 11:135 http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/11/135 RESEARCH ARTICLE Open Access Impact of bleeding-related complications and/or blood product transfusions on hospital costs in inpatient surgical patients Michael E Stokes1*, Xin Ye2, Manan Shah3, Katie Mercaldi4, Matthew W Reynolds4, Marcia FT Rupnow2 and Jeffrey Hammond2 Abstract Background: Inadequate surgical hemostasis may lead to transfusion and/or other bleeding-related complications
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Influenza in the Elderly Julia Ford, Debbie Garris, Lisa Harper, and Monica Jackson December 20, 2011 Mamie Williams Influenza in the Elderly The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 was responsible for the deaths of more than 50 million people worldwide and is known as a national disaster (CDC, 2011). Even with historical facts about influenza and how easily it is spread, some still refuse to receive the vaccination. Myths and misconceptions about the flu vaccine is the
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