Amputation

The Yellow Birds certainly put things in perspective regarding war and gunfights even though it is a fictional book. It surely gives it credibility that Kevin Powers went to Iraq when he was enlisted so the firefights that were included may have been based off his experience. The thoughts of Bartle and Murph during the firefights gave the impression of what actual people might think during those adrenaline filled and horrifying moments. It allowed readers to relate to the thoughts of Bartle and…

Question 3 Priority Problems The two priority problems for Mr. Jensen are poor peripheral circulation and pain. Poor peripheral circulation is present as evidenced by assessment data gathered such as cool extremities, diminished peripheral pulses and swollen leg. In this situation, it may be due to health issues, such as obesity, hypertension or hypercholesterolemia and diabetes which may be all present in the patient considering his history. According to UK GP Research Database, a retrospective…

Definition and Pathophysiology The leading cause of PVD/PAD is atherosclerosis of the arteries. Atherosclerosis occurs when deposits of lipids and cholesterol obstruct and harden the arteries. This leads to progressive narrowing of the artery. When this takes place in the peripheral vessels, blood flow id compromised to the lower extremities, and is known as PVD/PAD. There are actually three types of Peripheral Vascular Disease. Type 1(10-15% of patients) involves the aorta and ileac…

Definition: Utilitarianism is the philisophical view that an action itself is not right or wrong, but the end result of those actions consummates whether the actions were good or bad. This view encompasses application of actions that provide the best outcomes for the majority of people. Application: An example of utilitarianism in nursing practice is triage during mass casualty disasters. These victims are categorized based on acuity and life expectancy rather than solely on acuity. These…

Diabetes is a chronic medical condition that causes elevated levels of glucose in the blood. There are two different types of diabetes, each with a different pathophysiology and affected patient population. There is Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, type one typically comes on suddenly will type two may be gradual. Type 1 diabetes is caused by an autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells, leading to a deficiency in the production of insulin. With insulin being a hormone responsible for the…

Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) are designed to optimize patient care by assisting practitioners with systematically developed and consistent guidelines (Cecamore et al., 2011). The goal of CPGs is to improve the quality of care received by patients, reduce morbidity and mortality, and improving the quality of life (Cecamore et al., 2011). Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), which is also known as reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSD), is difficult for clinicians to diagnose…

“Losing My Leg to a Medical Error.” In this article, a man, I will refer to as patient X, had pain in his left calf which initiated him to be admitted to the hospital to have an amputation procedure done above the left knee. Two months after continuous pain he was finally admitted to the hospital to receive an amputation above his left knee. The physician in charge of his case was unsure why blood flow was cut off to his lower left extremity because the patient had never smoked, didn’t have…

Brachycephalic syndrome is “the combination of elongated soft palate, stenotic nares, and averted laryngeal saccules” (Acvs.org). Stenotic nares are narrow nostrils. This is most common among certain breeds who have obstructive breathing because of the different shape of their muzzle, nose and throat. The term “brachycephalic” means short-headed. There are a few breeds of dogs are more prone to brachycephalic syndrome which are the Pug, English bulldog, French bulldog, and the Boston terrier.…

CONCEPT 5 CONCEPT OF REHABILITATION 5.0 INTRODUCTION/IIDENTIFICATION OF CONCEPT Rehabilitation is a branch of medicine which focuses on enhancing and restoring functional ability and quality of life to those with physical impairments or disabilities. It is the process in which client learns to give up sick role and return to former roles and function. For people with acute illnesses, the time as an ill person is generally short and recovery is usually rapid therefore finds it easier returning…

Complications of Diabetes Mellitus Type II A 20 years old nursing student in her sophomore year, has been diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus Type II (DMII). Although she has completed most of her science courses, she has not completed applied pathophysiology. She knew something was wrong due the signs and symptoms presented: polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, acanthosis nigricans, tingling of toes and fingers, progressive vision loss. Once she consulted her primary physician, , hyperglycemia…