Epidural

The controversy of assisted suicide has taken a huge effect on our society; that has not always been legal in the United States until now with six states allowing it. Assisted suicide should be legalized in the United States because it offers terminally ill patients the right to end their life of treatments and allows them death with dignity, financial motivation under healthcare to kill themselves is a cheaper alternative to medical treatment, and alleviate the pain with families pain and…

The main purpose of The American Nurse film is to deliver a glimpse of the nursing career. The film introduces 5 nurses that share their work experience. Many people wish to follow a career without acknowledging the challenges that could potentially show up. Sometimes nursing is not meant for everyone because people need to fully understand the strengths that are required. In order to experience the satisfaction of being a nurse, an individual must deliver genuine care. The 5 nurses, Naomi,…

As I grew older, I never imagined becoming a mother at such a young age. When I was a child, I dreamed of finishing school, and going through all the motions that a young woman should, and of course, that involved attending prom, graduation, and college. When I was just seventeen years old, I found out that I was going to have a baby. So many things ran through my mind. It was very hard for me to process the fact that I will be responsible for another life. I felt that I still had so much…

As a trend, a growing number of women are requesting delivery by Cesarean section without any medical complications. Cesarean delivery also known as C-section is the birth of a fetus through a trans-abdominal incision in the uterus (Lowdermilk, Perry, & Cashion, 2014). It is a major surgery that associated with risks for both the mother and the baby. However, many women choose elective C-sections over vaginal deliveries in the belief that they are safer, less risk of complications, and less pain…

Metronidazole Systematic (IUPAC) name: 2-(2-methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazol-1-yl)ethanol Bioavailability : 80% (oral), 60-80% (rectal), 20-25% (vaginal)122,123 Protein binding : 20% 122,123 Metabolism : Hepatic 122,123 Half-life : 8 hours 122,123 Excretion : Urine (77%), faeces (14%) 122,123 Formula : C6H9N3O3 Mol. mass : 171.15 g/mol Melt. point : 159–163 °C (318–325 °F) Metronidazole is a nitroimidazoleantibiotic medication used particularly for anaerobic bacteria and protozoa.…

Stages of pregnancy Weeks 1-3: The female hormone oestrogen will trigger a women’s uterus so it forms a thick blood-rich lining of tissue. The other female hormone progesterone will begin to prepare the uterus so it can support a fertilised egg and accommodate the growing baby over the next few months. During this time, the woman’s ovaries will also ripen the eggs in follicles (sacs filled with fluid). Ovulation This is a part of the menstrual cycle where the woman’s ovaries release an…

Kelsey Henderickson is a 21 year old female, and she currently resides in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. She lives on her own, and she would consider herself to be middle class. She was born on July 30, 1995. She attends Saint Cloud State University, and she is expected to graduate spring of 2018. II. Family Relationships Kelsey’s marital status is single; however, she does have a boyfriend of 3 years. Her immediate family consist of her mother, father, and two sisters. She has an excellent…

1. The perfect environment in which to raise a child should be in a stable household with a loving family. Having a big family surrounded by people whom make you feel safe and confident is a necessity for every child. Also, having siblings to whom to play with or asking for help whenever one needs it. Communication is very important in every household. A family that bonds together, works things out, and support each other is an essential to raise a child. For example, even when things get tough,…

Use of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Pain Management Kevin Cates Hypothesis: TCM is an effective choice in pain management, specifically chronic pain and psychogenic pain of the lower back area. Chronic Pain and Pain Management: Chronic pain is a major health issue in our modern day society. It causes immense suffering for patients and their families, drains public health care resources and is a major detriment to society due to lost work productivity. Current western medical treatments are…

Introduction: According to the North Dakota Cancer Coalition (2011), one out of two men and one out of three women will develop cancer in their lifetimes. Research estimates at least 10% of cancer patients do not receive effective relief of their cancer pain identified by the World Health Organization (WHO) three-step ladder guidelines, and an upwards to 30% of patients receive poor pain control, especially in their last year of life (Raphael et al., 2010). For patients with refractory cancer…