Hematocrit

calcium, or iron linking the diagnosis to iron deficient anemia (Rabel, Leitman, & Miller, 2014). A systematically reviewed study by Young and Golden (2014), showed that pica resulted in low mean corpuscular volume, decreased iron, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and plasma than those without pica. Another study study by Rabel, Leitman, & Miller (2014), revealed that 51% of patients who are diagnosed with iron deficiency can contribute it to pagophagia. These points began to show evidence and…

helps with iron storage. It tells how much stored iron has been used. Transferrin carries iron in the blood. Total iron-binding capacity measures the amount of the transferrin that is not carrying iron ("What Is Iron-Deficiency Anemia?," 2014). The hematocrit and hemoglobin levels will be decreased in iron deficiency anemia. The mean corpuscular volume, mean corpuscular hemoglobin, serum ferritin, serum iron, and iron saturations levels will all be lower than normal. On the other hand in IDA,…

Other tests that can be useful but not used for a definitive diagnosis are hemoglobin and hematocrit studies, chest x-ray, magnetic resonance imaging, and electrocardiography. Treatments Surgical treatment is required but due to TOF being a progressive disorder the timing of the surgery may be different because of the severity of the anomaly.…

Questions for Medical Nutrition Therapy: A Case Study Approach 5th ed. Case 8 – Gastroparesis 1. Identify the major physiological controls for gastric emptying. • Contraction and motility are major controls for gastric emptying involving autocrine, paracrine, and neuronal systems. • The interstitial cells of Cajal control the smooth muscle activity and the autonomic nervous system relays the message from input for the smooth muscle. o Neuropeptides, hormones and neurotransmitters affect…

My study case is related to a bronchiectasis patient from Fairfax Inova Hospital. Bronchiectasis is an abnormal and permanent dilation of airways in which the bronchial walls become inflamed, the mucociliary elevator is impaired, and the mucus accumulates leading to increased susceptibility to infection. It can be classified according to morphological forms such as cylindrical bronchiectasis form where the bronchi are enlarged and cylindrical (least severe), varicose bronchiectasis form where…

Goodpasture’s Syndrome, also known as Goodpasture’s Disease, antiglomerular basement antibody disease, or anti-GBM disease is an autoimmune disease affecting the lungs and kidneys. In this rare disease antibodies are formed that attack the collagen in the lungs and kidneys leading to kidney failure and bleeding in the lungs. The laboratory plays an important role in the diagnostic process of Goodpasture’s disease. Patients will experience edema, joint pain, changes of urine color, and…

Running head: PLACENTA PREVIA Placenta Previa Monica Cooks Virginia College Jacksonville November 16, 2014 Placenta Previa When a woman finds out she is pregnant, it is probably the most exciting news of the year. It is a treasurable moment and cherished for the rest of her life. The news of a wanted pregnancy spreads from family to peers like wildfire, and the joy is…

Recommended Testing Lactate Level Blood Cultures X 2 (Different Sites) - Prior to initiating antibiotics Culture Surgical Site and Gram Stain Complete Blood Count with Differential (CBC) Complete Metabolic Profile (CMP) Blood Glucose Monitoring Prothrombin Time (PT) and International Nectrotizing Ratio (INR) Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT) Urinalysis (UA) and Culture CT Abdomen/Pelvis Radiograph of Right Lower Extremity The given scenario leads this writer to pursue aggressive…

v. Ferrous Sulfate (FER-IN-SOL) 15 mg, Route: PO, every 12 hours (Q12H)  It was prescribed to the patient to treat iron deficiency anemia as the patient has poor food intake as well as low hemoglobin and hematocrit. It is needed by the body to produce red blood cells. vi. Lansoprazole 6 mg, Route: PO, once daily (QD)  It was prescribed to the patient to prevent gastroesophageal reflux, stomach pain and treat conditions that cause excess stomach acid. vii…

Nursing is a job of practice that requires patient oriented care in order to fulfill patient recovery. It is important for nurses to understand and comprehend the significant problem in order to provide the necessary care for a patient. Student Ana Castillo, from Wilkes University took care of a cardiac patient during her clinical experience. The student identified the primary problem, provided nursing interventions, and evaluated the patient’s performance. The student provided care that aided…