Dysphagia

Dementia: An Evaluation of Assessment and Caregiving Dementia is a disorder that causes a gradual decrease in a patients mental processes. They show signs of memory loss, impaired reasoning and changes in their personality. Correctly assessing the patient for signs of the condition is extremely important. The chances of developing dementia increase with age and 14.7% of people over 70 are diagnosed with dementia (Jarvis, 2016). The diagnosis of dementia is not only stressful for the patient…

Looking to the future, I aspire to finish college with a degree in health science with a concentration in healthcare management. After the completion of my bachelor’s degree and gaining some experience in an administrative role in the healthcare setting, I would then like to apply to nursing school. Subsequently, with my associate degree in nursing my main goal is to pass the Nursing Home Administration Exam. By having these experiences I hope to increase my chances of getting a job as an…

Sunderland write in Geriatric Psychopharmacology: Why Does Age Matter? some geriatric considerations. For geriatric patients, absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion varies. Absorption of Chlorpromazine can be altered due to issues such as dysphagia, or digestion issues such as increased pH and decreased gastric emptying. The increase of body fat found among the elderly allows the drug to a greater volume of distribution throughout the body. An increased peak and steady state of…

Mr. Fox is a 39 year old man with an eight year history of Parkinson’s disease. According to medical reports, he is in the moderate stages of the disease (Stage 3). Mr. Fox has reported consistent weight loss over the last 8 months. Until recently, Mr. Fox could continue in his occupation as a professional actor. He has a wife and three young children. OBSERVATIONS AND ASSESSMENT RESULTS Oral Peripheral Examination: An oral peripheral exam was completed to determine the adequacy of the…

rashes, lesions, ulcerations, or abnormalities. Reports “stretch marks” on breast and hips. HEENT: No complaints of headaches change in hearing, earache. Denies nasal congestion, bleeding, drainage or change in sense of smell. Denies sore throat, dysphagia or problems with tooth pain, bleeding gums, hoarseness, or dry mouth. BREAST: Denies breast tenderness, mass, or lesion. Denies nipple abnormality or discharge. Respiratory: Denies cough, SOB, hemoptysis, or pain upon inspiration or…

Customer Service in Long Term Care It is important that all Residents in facility are provided with pleasurable, supportive dining environment for all meals, beverage and snacks so they consume and enjoy the majority of the meals, and receive quality nutrition care appropriate for their medical conditions, personal needs, and quality. Meals and the dining experience can play a very important role in maintaining the appetite, therefore the health of the residents in long term care facilities as a…

Aims/Objectives of Investigation I am intrigued by the process of clinical investigation and the development of medical care in disorders that currently immedicable and incurable. My prime aim for this project is to examine and investigate the current state of medical research regarding treatment, therapies and understand the leading solutions in the aim to cure Tay-Sachs disease. This includes exploring the achievements attained and challenges facing the medical researchers and clinical…

‘Mr. Brown’ to discuss about them as per the code of professional conduct devised by NMBA (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, 2010). Description Mr. Brown was 54 years old patient, admitted to the ED from rehab centre on the background of dysphagia secondary to the latent TB and…

The Sublingual route does not require chewing or water to absorb drugs, so it is convenience and good for patients who have dysphagia or cannot have IV access. It has a rapid onset and short duration, so drugs are removed from the system quickly. Also, drugs are bypassed the first pass metabolism, so the low dose can have high efficacy. However, the sublingual route interferes…

Approximately 85% of patients with Treacher-Collins Syndrome have microtia. One- Third of these patients have stenosis or complete atresia of the ear canal. Ossicular malformations can include incudomalleal fusion and poorly developed stapes. Inner ear malformation can include enlarged cochlear aqueducts and absent horizontal canals. Hearing loss is usually a bilateral conduction loss. The degree of the hearing loss depends on the malformations and can vary within the same person. (Scott, 2002)…