Buttocks

The day I encountered Major Tenace, my existence altered forever. It was an early brisk morning in November 2003, when I entered the women’s clinic for an annual Papanicolaou test (Pap smear). Surprisingly, Major Tenace inquired did I desire children, and I bellowed a resounding yes. Unfortunately, I was 35, and had not conceived an infant. Immediately following the completion of the Pap smear, we considered the continual separation as a plausible explanation for the absence of conception.…

In the 2011 documentary film Dark Girls, Dr. Cheryl Grills states that “beauty to black people is just a small piece of a much bigger animal.” Women of African descent throughout American history have been in a constant battle between themselves and the world that surrounds them. When media evolved in the nineteen seventies the women of the world seemed to have taken “control” and the “strong black woman” movement began. Throughout the mass media there are various over-generalizations of a black…

Pressure Ulcers Pressure ulcers are a chronic wound that attacks the skin. Pressure ulcers also known as bedsores. Risk facts The most common risk factor of pressure ulcers is immobility: Improper nutrition is also a risk factor of pressure ulcers. Alzheimer’s disease considered a risk factor because of impairment of mental status (Berman&Slon, 2012). Because of their mental status, patients are unaware of the prevention of pressure ulcers, which makes them more vulnerable to pressure ulcers.…

It has been reported that at least 190 Nassau County residents have died last year due to heroin and prescription painkiller overdoses. Heroin is known to be a very addictive drug because it is a painkiller that enters the brain very quickly, and therefore gives fast results. The majority of people in our society like instant gratification. Heroin is a highly addictive synthetic (made of chemicals) opiate drug. It is made from morphine which is taken from an opiate poppy plant. Heroin can be…

him against such unruly act: “I do not raise disrespectful children in this house. I will not tolerate this rubbish from you …” (245). On hearing the slaps, Amaka says to Kambili: “I always got the stick on my palm … and Obiora got his on his buttocks … I prefer the stick to her slaps, though because her hand is made of metal …” (245). As a mother Aunty Ifeoma has no sacred cow when it comes to discipline, in addition, she explains to the child why she has to flog him or her and what she…

The point of view shows his pain which helps us understand Helmuth. Helmuth really tries to make a better life for himself by removing this blockade on what he can do and think. “ Helmuth lies spread-eagled on the boards. His face back shoulders buttocks legs they burn burn burn. He prays, not for deliverance, but for strength. He will not crack. Must. Hold. Out. No. Names.” Helmuth has been put in prison here but is still trying to put the mood forward for others. His friends that helped him…

The representation of women in artworks over the course of 500 years has altered to showcase the portrayal of women over time. The majority of women in artworks are depicted in a demeaning manner that correlates with gender bias in favouring men. In the Renaissance era, objectification of the female body in artworks was prominent, however the implied connotation of promiscuity was subtler and perceived as ‘elegant’. In modern society the media significantly incorporates blatant images of…

Child Abuse What is child abuse? “Child abuse is when a parent or caregiver, whether through action or failing to act, causes injury, death, emotional harm or risk of serious harm to a child (https://www.childhelp.org)”. In the United states there are thousands of reported cases dealing with child abuse and is very common it seems like. Child abuse is something that we can prevent or we can stop if we look at the signs children use. Child abuse needs to stop! Kids deserve respect just as much…

Oxybutynin Chemical structure Mode of action and pharmacology Oxybutynin is an antimuscarinic, antispasmodic medicine that is used to relieve urinary symptoms caused by an overactive bladder. An over active bladder is caused by involuntary contractions of the detrusor muscle surrounding the bladder causing it to empty unnecessarily. The detrusor muscle helps control normal working functions by relaxing and contracting as the bladder fills and empties. Symptoms include…

What is a developmental disability? A developmental disability is a mental or physical impairment which is chronic and begins before an individual reaches adulthood. There are many different types of developmental disabilities. They include Intellectual Disability (ID), epilepsy, autism, and cerebral palsy, which is the disorder this paper will be focusing on (CA.Gov 2013). Cerebral Palsy is an impairment in the area of the brain that controls muscle tone and movement. Cerebral Palsy does not…