Presentation In the month of October, 2014, a woman by the name of Laura Jones applied at a Baltimore, MD Wal-Mart for employment. The hiring procedure was going normally until the process reached the drug testing. The woman was asked to submit to a urinalysis within 24 hours in order to be further considered for employment at the company. Mrs. Jones went down to the drug testing facility to submit a sample but was unable to provide a urine sample due to her particular condition. She then returned from
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Analyzer c. Beckman Datalink Multiplexor d. Sysmex XT1800 Hematology Analyzer e. Sysmex XE2100 Alpha Hematology Analyzer f. Sysmex SP100 Slide Maker/Stainer g. Beckman CX5 Chemistry Analyzer h. Clinitek Urinalysis Analyzer i. Beckman Advance Coagulation Analyzer j. Urisys Urinalysis Analyzer k. Sysmex UF50 Urine Microscopic Analyzer l. Vitek 2 Microbiology Analyzer m. Bac T Alert Blood Culture Analyzer n. Centaur Immunochemistry Analyzer o. RALS Point of Care System p. Sebia Capillarys
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4. Which laboratory findings concern you, and why? (SLE) Sodium is low at 129. Normal range for sodium is 135-145 mmol/L. Hyponatremia (or low sodium) can cause muscle twitching, decreased reflexes, cerebral edema, confusion, seizures and coma. Sodium is important is regulating the back and forth of the water in the body and brain. Chloride is higher than normal, normal being 96-106 mml/L. Chloride is responsible for the fluid and acid-base balance in the body. Symptoms of high serum chloride
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Nueva Ecija Doctors’ Colleges, Inc. Cagayan Valley Road, Cabanatuan City College of Medical Technology Acute Glomerulonephritis In partial fulfillment of RLE Researchers: Valdez, Shiela Mae A. Alonzo, Krizzel Marie M. Sevilla, Rica Allona N. Flores, Ma. Cristina D. Mangulabnan, Kimberly M. March 2015 I. INTRODUCTION Glomerulonephritis literally means inflammation of the glomerulus or the clusters of microscopic blood vessels in the kidney that filter wastes and fluids
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Today older adult’s life expectation has improved due to the advancement of health care. Nurses must be educated and knowledgeable in order to understand and treat the complicated physical, emotional, physiological, and mental health needs of older adults. Illness in older adults can be multifaceted due to the multiple medical problems and physical changes of aging. As a nurse, it is imperative to have an adequate knowledge of atypical symptoms when taking care of elderly patients. Health care
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It goes all the way back to the founding of the Navy, both the civilian and military sectors know that there is a large stigma to the US Navy where alcohol is concerned. The use of illegal drugs and substances also lends its hand to the dismissal of many officers on a yearly basis. As a junior officer in the service, we have the ability to combat the use and abuse of these substances amongst our peers in the wardroom. We can do this by being vigilant in looking for signs of abuse, making sure that
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was submitted to the Michigan Alcoholism and Screening Test (MAST). Mr. Futrell’s total score of (0) is not indicative of the high stages of a chemical dependency problem. XI. SUBSTANCE ABUSE TESTING REPORT Mr. Futrell was asked to submit to a Urinalysis Drug Screen (UDS) at the time of this evaluation. The results were as follows: DRUG GROUP NORMAL RESULT ABNORMAL RESULT INITIAL TEST LIMITS COCAINE NEGATIVE 300
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murmur. Negative peripheral edema/jugular venous distention was noted. We began to look for sources of infection. She was not febrile and was without complaints of pain, cough, or urinary frequency. A complete blood count, urinalysis, electrolytes, CRP, and urinalysis was ordered. These results were to be called to Dr.
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Our body is made up of 75 percent of water. So water is very important to our body to function properly. If a person does not drink enough water, vomit too much, or have too much diarrhea causes us to be dehydrated. Dehydration is when the amount of water leaving the body is greater than the amount of water being taken in. Water helps our body maintain fluid balance through our body. Having plenty of water in our body helps with; lubrication, base for saliva, surrounds the joints, helps prevent constipation
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This assignment reflects on one day’s care delivered to a patient during my practice as a healthcare support worker (HSW). It presents anatomy and physiology of the urinary system and focuses on the patient’s catheter use, urinalysis, regular intake of medication and legal issues associated with delivery of care to the patient without mental capacity to make crucial decisions in his life. For the purpose of this care study, I use the pseudonym Chris for the patient in order to protect his identity
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