Constipation

Transition Preparation During this time, it is crucial to make sure that Mrs. Audrey’s required documents along with the investigation results are handed over to the theatre nurse. It is also essential to communicate regarding any incomplete task that has not been done according to the checklist. In addition, provide information about Mrs. Audrey being allergic to Bactrim to the theatre nurse. POSTOPERATIVE CARE At 2000hrs, when Mrs. Audrey returns from the theatre, assessment of observations,…

The third most common cancer present in children is Neuroblastoma. Neuroblastoma is a cancerous tumor that erupts from the nerve cells in the fetus and are called neuroblasts. It is an extremely rare disease with less than twenty-thousand cases per year in the US, with the most taking place in the age range of newborns to eighteen years of age. Neuroblastoma doesn’t just affect the people with the disease, it also affects the people around them, including family and friends. There are many…

Bulimia Nervosa is a serious eating disorder which involves the binging of food and rapid ejection of the food. This issue needs to be investigated due to the serious health issues which can result from long term bulimia which is left untreated. If the seriousness of bulimia isn’t brought to the attention of society, young people will not be educated on these negative health effects of this mental disorder. Bulimia Nervosa is an often unidentifiable mental disorder which usually targets young…

Esophagus- The esophagus is a muscular tube that runs behind the trachea. The upper esophageal sphincter is a bundle of muscles that keeps food from going down the windpipe. The lower esophageal sphincter when it’s closed prevents acid and stomach contents from traveling backwards. Stomach- The stomach receives food from the esophagus and strong acids help break the food down. A lining of mucus protects the stomach from digesting itself and the stomach also stirs the acid-food mixture. Then…

symptoms are hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes, Wide fingers, joint pain and, weakness. Hyperparathyroidism results in calcitonin over secretion which in turn breaks down the calcium deposits in the bones which results in Osteostasis. Symptoms include Constipation, Kidney pain, bone pain, nausea and, polyuria. Hyperthyroidism increases the breakdown of energy in the body causing polyphagia, heart palpitations, anxiety and, etc. The opposite disorder Hypothyroidism results in decreased appetite,…

walk and sit down. The patient complained of intermittent bone pain (long bones). Her review of systems was positive for joint issues, nocturnal urination, trouble falling back to sleep, fatigue, weight gain (30-40 pounds over the last 2 years), constipation, dyspepsia, fever, night sweats, and chills. Eye floaters, sore throat, sinus congestion, difficulty breathing, occasional chest pain and palpitations, joint swelling in the knees, anemia, muscle weakness, and paresthesias were also noted.…

Brachytherapy is an advanced cancer treatment where radioactive seeds or sources are placed in or near the tumour. This gives a high radiation dose to the tumour while reducing the radiation exposure in the surrounding healthy tissues. History of the technology: The term 'brachytherapy' is derived from the Greek word for ‘short,’ (brachy) which refers to the, “distance between the therapeutic agent and the target lesion.” Commonly used to treat accessible tumours with radium New sources,…

increase the amount of saturated fats in the body and since there are some ketogenic diet that limits the amount of vegetable and fruits intake, the body is also missing out on necessary dietary fibers that helps keep the bowels moving and prevents constipation. This type of diet could be addictive because the foods are more flavorful due to a high amount of fat and protein content. In a prolonged period however, this type of diet should be managed because the body could not solely survive on…

Avastin- Uses, Side effects and its effectiveness on certain types of Cancer Cancer is a fatal disease which knows no gender or age. It can develop in every human’s body and there are many types of cancer which affect certain area of the body. Cancer develops when the process of forming new cells or dying out of the old ones is interrupted and the cells become abnormal, meaning that old cells survive when they shouldn’t and new cells are formed when they are not needed. These cells grow into…

10/13/2015 @ 1620. KJ; 24 yo; female; Caucasian; nursing student. Vital signs: BP: 120/72 left arm, sitting down; T: 98.7 ̊ - Oral; P: 68 regular radial; R: 16 unlabored; O2 sat: 98 room air; height: 5’ 8”; weight: 160lbs; BMI: 24.3. General Assessment: Well dressed and groomed, no odor; alert and oriented x 4; affect appropriate for the situation, pleasant; no signs of distress. Overall body structure lean, symmetrical and proportional; sitting upright. 6 piercings above her head; no tattoos.…