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Normal pH within the blood can range between 7.35 and 7.45 arterial and venous is 7.32 thru 7.42. Normal HCO3 for arterial is 22 thru 26 mEq/liter and venous is 19 to 25 mEq/liter with PCO2 normal for arterial 35 thru 45 mm Hg and venous 38 thru 52 mm Hg. Normal PO2 is 80 to 100mm Hg for arterial and venous is 28 thru 48 mm Hg. Acidosis can affect the central nervous system within the body and left untreated can lead to death. Alkalosis affects the central nervous system which can cause muscle…

Informative Speech Outline YOUR NAME Donna Smith Topic: Multiple Sclerosis (commonly referred to as MS) General Purpose: To inform. Specific Purpose: At the end of my speech my audience will be able to describe the effects of Multiple Sclerosis. Thesis Statement: Multiple Sclerosis is an incurable, painful disease, but with the proper treatment it is manageable. Organizational Pattern: Cause and Effect, Problem and Solution Visual Aids: Power Point Presentation, Pictures Introduction…

(liver disease), delayed wound healing (diabetes mellitus), cyanosis (respiratory disorder), or pallor (anemia) (“History...System”). Some medications may cause side effects visible in skin. Medications such as vitamins, hormones, antibiotics, corticosteroids, and antimetabolites. It is best to remember the medication that one has used, how long one used prescribed medications it, how the medication was applied, and its effects. When doing surgery one should check if the skin has ever engaged in…

A little background information on Gary who came to the clinic with right shoulder pain. Gary is a 40 year old self-employed painter. He has had a cortisone injection that proved to be helpful for about five months. However, the pain returned and is a 5/10. Gary has been taking ibuprofen which hasn’t helped and using ice for some relief. There are several possible causes for Gary’s shoulder pain. For example, Gary could have Adhesive Capsulitis, Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis, Bicep Tendonitis,…

Nursing Management of a Patient with Alcohol Withdrawal Stephan is a 25-year-old, 75 kg male who presents to the emergency department via paramedics after suffering a general tonic-clonic seizure during his first day at a local alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility. He was ordered by the county court to attend this inpatient treatment program following his second drunk driving violation in one year. The seizure lasted approximately one minute, and resolved spontaneously without drug…

Could Helminth Infection Treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease? Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an umbrella term for a collection of complex diseases that cause inflammation in the mucosal layer of the intestine. The term comprises two main disease states: Ulcerative Colitis (UC) and Crohn’s Disease (CD).1 Symptoms of both include abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloody stools, anemia, dehydration and fever.2 Though these illnesses affect 1.4 million individuals in the United States and have been…

Cushing’s Syndrome Case Study, Manifestations, and Nursing Implications Introduction A 44-year-old male presents with complaints of body malaise and anorexia. He has noticed his attitude going from happy to depressed. He complains of weight gain, bruising easily, and frequent backaches. His arms and legs are thin. He became hypertensive three months ago, he does not have diabetes but his blood sugar has been elevated. His medications include Lisinopril; however, he has been noncompliant. At the…

The World Trade Center was a hub for economic growth and power until September 11th, 2001. The terror attack on September 11th was an event that no American will ever forget. For those involved the attack it is more than a memory. The attack on the World Trade Center caused respiratory illness and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in people that were involved in the attack as well those who assisted in rescue and clean up. The World Trade Center (WTC) was located on the lower side of…

Effect of Platelet Rich Plasma in acne scars: comparison with pretreatment condition Nadia Zakir (MD), Tarang Goyal, MD, Dr Zakir is from Muzaffarnagar medical college, Muzaffarnagar. Dr Goyal is from Muzaffarnagar medical college, Muzaffarnagar. Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology, Muzaffarnagar Medical College and Hospital, Muzaffarnagar (U.P), India The authors report no conflict of interest Correspondence: ABSTRACT: The objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of…

Diagnostic Tests For Atrial Fibrillation The initial foundation of the diagnosis of AF depends on the thorough physical examination and an ECG interpretation. In the Nottingham (2010) report, he cited the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA), the Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA), and the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) diagnostic criteria for initial diagnosis of atrial fibrillation. This includes; a thorough history and physical…