1. Alcohol and tobacco use (including smokeless tobacco, sometimes called “chewing tobacco” or “snuff”) are the two most important risk factors for head and neck cancers
Infection with cancer-causing types of human papillomavirus (HPV), especially HPV-16, is a risk factor for some types of head and neck cancers
Preserved or salted foods , Poor oral hygiene and missing teeth may be weak risk factors for cancers of the oral cavity , Occupational exposure to wood dust, exposures to asbestos and synthetic fibers . exposure to wood or nickel dust or formaldehyde , Radiation exposure , Epstein-Barr virus infection , Paan (betel quid]
2. The symptoms of head and neck cancers may include a lump or a sore that does not heal, a sore throat that does not go away, difficulty in swallowing, and a change or hoarseness in the voice
What are some risk factors for head and neck cancer? What clinical manifestations may the pt. with head and neck can...
Define osteoporosis and describe the risk factors, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, evaluation, prevention and treatment.
Compare and contrast risk factors, the age of onset, pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. What do you think is the most important topic that must be taught to the diabetic patient and why?
Compare and contrast risk factors, age of onset, pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. What do you think is the most important topic that must be taught to the diabetic patient and why?
What other risk factors of skin cancer does the nurse assess in Ms. Long? Ms. Long is being evaluated for basal cell carcinoma (BCC). What clinical manifestations are consistent with this disease process? Ms. Long asks how cryosurgery works to treat skin cancers ... how should the nurse respond?
Discuss the etiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations and the pathophysiology of Parkinson disease. Describe one key point about Parkinson disease that is significant to a nurse practitioner and discuss how the knowledge of the chosen key point impacts the care provided as a nurse practitioner?
1. What factors may trigger an asthmatic episode? 2. What are the clinical manifestations of a child experiencing an exacerbation of asthma? 3. Explain the progression of asthma that is nonresponsive to treatment 4. Discuss the pathophysiology of asthma. 5. Discuss the actions, side effects, contraindications, and nursing Implications of the following medications in the treatment of asthma: albuterol, atrovent, epinephrine, prednisolone, prednisone, solumedrol, magnesium sulfate, sodium bicarbonate. 6. Discuss the following treatment modalities for the treatment of asthma and...
1. What factors may trigger an asthmatic episode? 2. What are the clinical manifestations of a child experiencing an exacerbation of asthma? 3. Explain the progression of asthma that is nonresponsive to treatment 4. Discuss the pathophysiology of asthma. 5. Discuss the actions, side effects, contraindications, and nursing Implications of the following medications in the treatment of asthma: albuterol, atrovent, epinephrine, prednisolone, prednisone, solumedrol, magnesium sulfate, sodium bicarbonate. 6. Discuss the following treatment modalities for the treatment of asthma and...
1. What factors may trigger an asthmatic episode? What are the clinical manifestations of a child experiencing an exacerbation of asthma? 2. 3. Explain the progression of asthma that is nonressponsive to treatment. Discuss the pathophysiology of asthma. 4. 5. Discuss the actions, side effects, contraindications, and nursing implications of the following medications in the treatment of asthma: albuterol, atrovent, epinephrine, prednisolone prednisone, solumedrol, magnesium sulfate, sodium bicarbonate. 6. Discuss the following treatment modalities for the treatment of asthma and...
20. What are four diagnostic procedures for a traumatic head injury? 11. Provide 5 clinical manifestations of increased intracranial pressure. 2. What specific variable can impact the clinical manifestations of a patient with increasing intracranial pressure? 3. Describe decorticate posturing. 4. Describe decerebrate posturing. 5. What are four treatment options the nurse would expect to be ordered for a patient with increased intracranial pressure?
Review the etiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations and the pathophysiology of Multiple Sclerosis and choose one key point which you believe is significant to your practice as a nurse practitioner and answer the following question. Describe your key point and discuss how the knowledge of your chosen key point impacts the care you provide as a nurse practitioner? The role of all registered nurses including advanced practice nurses is patient education. As such your answer should discuss a different manner...