Diagnosis-related group

The comprehensive history and physical examination (H&P) is made up of the following nine major components: history of present illness (HPI), past medical history (PMH), family history, psychosocial, review of systems (ROS), physical examination, laboratory data, problem list, and treatment plan. The HPI section addresses the current problem for which the patient is seeking care for and its chronological development up to the present time. The elements need to be documented are location,…

Mathilda, may be sick with diphtheria. The doctor explains that he is trying to be nice to Mathilda, but seeing that she refuses to let him examine her he asks the parents to consent to a forceful method. Eventually, he uses excessive force to get the diagnosis. Are his actions justifiable? Given that Mathilda is finally revealed to have diphtheria and the doctor’s primary intention is to help her, it can be argued that his force is necessary. On the other hand, he also admits that he enjoys…

Medication Administration and the Importance of Reducing Errors in the Nursing Practice Macey Schreiber Baker University School of Nursing Medication Administration and the Importance of Reducing Errors in the Nursing Practice Florence Nightingale stated in her book Notes on Hospitals, published in 1859, “the very first requirement in a hospital is that it should do the sick no harm” (Chilton, 2008). Nightingale’s 150-year old expectation continues to hold firm in healthcare…

Sallie Mae Fisher Case Study Many elderly patients do not have the proper support for their personal needs and medical diagnosis. If an elderly patient is provided with a thorough education on their diagnosis it can lead to positive health outcomes. In like matter with the proper support of nurses provided at home for the patient, medical errors can also be prevented. The purpose of this paper is to discuss Sallie Mae Fishers home visit with four problems identified based on substantiate…

vague symptoms related to MN, double lesions and for legal purposes, imaging studies is an essential resource for the accuracy and exact location of disease. To confirm the accuracy of the significance of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) versus ultrasonography (US), Fazal, Khan, and Thomas, (2012) collected 47 eligible candidates with clinical signs and symptoms of suspected MN. The qualified candidates divided into two groups: ist group (n= 25) received US test and the second group (n=22)…

performed on expectant mothers to determine if an unborn child is likely to have specific birth defects. These test have been a source of controversy for many parents to be. These tests really look at particular genotypes which happens to an individual or group that indicate risk for a certain disorder or trait. Although, most of these tests performed are noninvasive. While, a number of these tests are usually performed during the first and second trimesters, and some can be also done during the…

Starting with the detection of diseases in newborns an example of genetic screenings success can be found from Phenylketonuria (PKU). PKU forms in approximately one out of twelve thousand live births. A child who hosts PKU shows no sign of problem at birth but if left untreated may suffer seizures and develop behavioral problems and mental retardation. PKU testing started in the 1960's and is now mandatory in the United States. Through this regulatory process PKU has practically been eliminated.…

collected and established by the NANDA. According to NANDA, this organization was established in 1982 through the process of research to standardize the nomenclature; taxonomy and diagnosis to provide quality care for the patient and their environment. These standards that create the care plan are: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care. First, we…

differences between acute and chronic confusion. It briefly goes into explaining why nursing theory is important in the health care system. Another topic mentioned in this paper is, Orem’s theory of self-care deficit. This theory is explained and related to chronic confusion. Lastly this paper relates how chronic confusion effects daily living.  Chronic Confusion When it comes to the topic of confusion, most of us will readily agree that it is common in the elderly population. Where this…

A genetic research advancement enables genetic counselors to obtain information on the specific genes of an embryo. Currently, a test can reveal whether several life-threatening diseases or disabilities, such as Tay-Sachs or Autism, are prevalent in an embryo. As research continues to progress, scientists perceive it will be possible to test for non-disease genes such as intelligence, violence, or memory capability. Therefore, as many couples utilize in vitro fertilization (IVF) to reproduce,…