Define chronic illness I think I have a good understanding about what chronic illness is and how it differs from acute illness. Acute illness and chronic illness are different types of illnesses so they are not managed in the same way. Acute illnesses are those that have a shorter duration and will resolve with time and treatment within a few months so the focus is on treatment how to get rid of the illness. Chronic illnesses on the other hand, have a longer duration and may even be lifelong…
Every day animals all over the world are unwillingly and harshly treated as experimental objects, to be used for unnecessary scientific cosmetic testing. Across the country, about 26 million animals every year are used in and as experiments. They are used to figure out the toxicity of medications, discover and develop medical treatments, participate in food and chemical tests, and, most especially, make sure certain products for humans, such as cosmetics and other personal care products, are…
Acute bronchitis is the sudden development of inflammation of the trachea and major bronchi. It is caused by mainly by viral and sometimes bacterial infection. However, inhaling substances that irritate the lungs, such as tobacco smoke, and dust can cause it. The main symptoms for a 55-year old include a hacking cough that last for up to three weeks with or without phlegm, and sometimes dyspnea and wheezing. The typical community acquired pathogens (CAP) involved with acute bronchitis are…
presentation targeted at 18 to 24 years old young adult who has been diagnosed with asthma, it is conducted in a health center conference room. This presentation aims at educating clients on the importance of preventing incidences of acute asthma and the effective management of acute asthma. The Group Lesson Plan starts by explaining the statistics of an asthma attack. This is used to give clients a clear understanding the significant fraction association with the hospitalisation and morbidity…
long-term effects of significant stress, nursing care within the acute care setting must utilize strategies to reduce stress. This paper highlights factors contributing to stress following a pediatric burn trauma. In addition, this paper also outlines two nursing strategies essential for stress reduction in patients and their families. Key Factors contributing to Stress Pediatric burn trauma often exposes families’ to the acute care setting for the first time (Clukey, Curtis, Hayes & Merrill,…
Animals have saved many lives throughout history. Why would we want to hurt these innocent creatures that help us everyday and bring joy to our lives. The researchers who subject poor and innocent animals to testing do not give them a choice. The researchers put animals through inhumane ways of product testing, while there are humane ways to put an end to this. Makeup companies keep experimenting on animals because it is a easier; it takes time to switch to more humane methods, plus animal…
Animal Testing- No Go Every year, millions of animals in the U.S. are used as models in biological and medical research to study human disease, injury, development, psychology, and anatomy and physiology (AAVS “How Animal Testing Hurts”). Animals often suffer in these studies, as they are inflicted with diseases, wounds, and pain. After they are done being used, they are often killed. Animal testing should not be allowed because animals are very different from humans and make poor test subjects,…
because the acute study showed sublethal effects could be seen between 1 and 100 mg/L. The highest concentration, 100 mg/L, was chosen because the negative effects of gibberellic acid were anticipated at this concentration. The glass jars were filled in the same manner as the jars in the acute experiment. As an example, a 100 mg/L replicate would contain 2 mL of the buffered gibberellic acid 5000 mg/L stock solution and 98 mL of moderately hard water. In a similar manner as the acute experiment,…
can form gallstone in the gallbladder and gallstones can cause cholecystitis by obstructing the cystic duct resulting in oedema and inflammation of gallbladder (William, & Hopper, 2014). Acute Cholecystitis is the absence of stones this is known as acute or chronic acalculous, it is usually a complication of acute critical illness or surgery. Better understanding of pathogenesis and risk factors of cholecystitis can lead to early diagnosis and treatment which helps in the progress of a critical…
Acute inflammation is a brief response to injury or illness that lasts for a short period. It is a normal action for your body to take when it incurs injury and falls out of homeostasis. The acute inflammation is the result of cytokines signaling the release of plasma proteins, white blood cells, and capillaries near the injury to expand (Heuther & McCance, 2011). The plasma proteins cover a wide range of duties. They serve to stop bleeding and fight off pathogens. This is one of the bodies…