INCLUDE THE NURSING PROCESS DIABETES DIFFERENT ASSESSMENTS such as violence culture and spirituality.
VITAL SIGNS
● Assessing Eyes
● Assessing Ears
● Assessing Mouth, Throat, Nose, and Sinuses
VITAL SIGNS
Assessing Eyes
In eyes assess mainly for the following points
Xanthelasma
Optic funding
Optic disc for color, contours, papilledema, exudates and neurovascularization.
Lacrimal gland hypertrophy
Conjuctivae
Sclera
Visual acuity
Visual fields
Cranial nerve lll lV VI
Accommodation
Eyelid
hemorrhages
flame shaped hemorrhages
Diabetic retinopathy
Assesssing Ears
Assess for tympanic membrane
Hearing
Rinnes test
Webers test
Assessing Mouth
Assess for dryness
Mouth ulcers
Dental caries and infection
Mouth odour for acetone
Lips and gums
Glossitis
Hairy leukoplaquia
Throat
Mucosa
Tongue
Gag reflex
Nose
Nasal septum
Nasal polyps
Transillumination of sinuses
Olfaction
Sinuses
Assess the sinuses for pain
Spirituality and diabetes
it is mainly the result of spiritual and mental issue, to be more specific reasons like not loving yourself, self revenge, self harm, in this situation body decides to destroy itself by creating an autoimmune disease.
Culture and diabetes
health practitioners ofen view patients culture as a barrier to care. Minority population are mostly suffering from health issues.
Diabetis and voilence
dangerously low blood sugar level can lead to violent behavior in patients. Patients may may an irritation bouts of violence due to the disease.
INCLUDE THE NURSING PROCESS DIABETES DIFFERENT ASSESSMENTS such as violence culture and spirituality. VITAL SIGNS ●...
Create nursing diagnoses for the following head-to-assessments: 1a.) Vital Signs: BP 167/100 mmHg, Resp. 22 breaths/min, SpO2 88%, Temp. 99° F, HR 113 1b.) Neurological: Headache not resolved with acetaminophen. DTR brisk, hyper-reflexive with clonus graded to +4. Blurred vision with spots. 1c.)Cardiovascular: Dx of pre-eclampsia (BP of 167/100 mmHg). Heart rate and rhythm are regular without presence of murmurs. Tachycardia present. IV site has no redness, swelling, infiltration, bleeding or drainage. Dressing is dry and intact.
Copstead: Pathophysiology, 5th Edition Chapter 10: Alterations in Immune Function Case Study Anna Sanchez, a 21-year-old nursing student, comes to her nurse practitioner in December with a five-week history of itchy eyes and nasal congestion with watery nasal discharge. She also complains of a “tickling” cough, especially at night, and she has had episodes of repetitive sneezing. She gets frequent “colds” every spring and fall. Physical Examination Vital Signs: Afebrile; respiratory rate, pulse, and blood pressure all normal Skin: Flaking...
Explain how the professional nurse utilizes the nursing process in the nurse-client relationship: Mr. Samuel Lawson is a 79-year-old African American retired maintenance worker, with a 10-year history of COPD and HTN. He was admitted to a medical-surgical unit via ambulance from his home in Bowie, MD with a diagnosis of Pneumonia. His three grown children who live out of state are gainfully employed and are the pride of his life. His wife died a year ago and his Christianity...
The objective of this assignment is to apply the nursing process to medication administration. Read the following two case study and answer the corresponding questions . This assignment does not require an APA formatted Title page, running head, or headers, but do include APA formatted references at the end. You may complete the assignment in another document or add your responses to the existing document (please use a different font color) Case Study #1 Pharmacology Nursing Process M.J. is a...
Mrs. Prather is a 54 year old female who arrived at the emergency department, complaining of nausea and dizziness that came on suddenly while working out at the sym this morning. Identifying Information: S4yr old female History of Present Illness; 54 yr old female presented to the ED c/o of severe nausea & dizziness while running on a treadmill this morning. She states she had eaten breakfast this morning before working out. She states "I have never been this nauseous...
One-year later Mrs. Prather presents to the ED complaining of dyspnea, especially at night. She states that she sleeps better when sitting in her recliner. Review of Systems: (what patient tells you) Skin: no changes in hair, no changes with nails Mental Health: no current feelings of sadness, no sleep disturbances, no suicidal ideations Neurological: no light-headedness, no dizziness, no paresthesia to feet & hands, no balance problems Head and neck: no headache, no neck pain, no stiffness Eyes: no...
Mrs. Prather is a 54 year old female who arrived at the emergency department, complaining of nausea and dizziness that came on suddenly while working out at the sym this morning. Identifying Information: S4yr old female History of Present Illness; 54 yr old female presented to the ED c/o of severe nausea & dizziness while running on a treadmill this morning. She states she had eaten breakfast this morning before working out. She states "I have never been this nauseous...
431. Which of the following conditions assessed by the nurse would contraindicate the use of benztropine (Cogentin)? A. Neuro malignant syndrome B. Acute extrapyramidal syndrome C. Glaucoma, prostatic hypertrophy D. Parkinson’s disease, atypical tremors 432. The nurse is caring for a post - op colostomy client. The client begins to cry, saying “I’ll never be attractive again with this ugly red thing. “What shoul d the first action taken by the nurse? A. Arrange a consultation with a sex therapist...
Clinical Scenario: REASON FOR CONSULTATION: Desaturation to 64% on room air 1 hour ago with associated shortness of breath. HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: Mrs. X is 73-year-old Caucasian female who was admitted to the general surgery service 3 days ago for a leaking j-tube which was surgically replaced 2 days ago and is now working properly. This morning at 07:30, the RN reported that the patient was sleeping and doing fine, then the CNA made rounds at 0900 and Mrs....
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It is important to understand the different leadership styles employed by nursing leaders in healthcare organizations and to understand their significance on nursing practice and patient outcomes, for better or for worse. Objective: Read the articles from Nursing Standard (PDF) and Bradley University (PDF). In -250 words, formulate an opinion on the following: 1. Reflect on an occasion where you experienced ineffective leadership (doesn't have to be in the hospital). What behaviors did they display? What...