Human gastrointestinal tract

Section 1: Tests used to identify unknown pathogen Mario F. Pedero a 30-year-old male visited his physician complaining of painful bumps and soars on his leg. The patient was diagnosed with HIV + 5 years ago. Due to his diagnosis, cutaneous disorders may manifest from the condition itself, or it can lead to opportunistic infections or infections that are more extensive than normal. The patient was sent to the emergency room were the physical examination revealed skin redness, papule lesions, and…

When a doctor is unable to physically see and touch a patient to exam him or her the doctor is more likely to let something slip through the cracks; something that could be life changing. “To me, there are no limits on how you can use telemedicine, but of course one of the cons is that you cannot personally touch or feel the patient” (Harper). Online doctors have to rely on patients to tell the doctor what is wrong with them. For the cyberchondrias whose use google to diagnose them or the…

(2006). Rubinstein – Taybi syndrome. European Journal of Human Genetics, 14, 981-985. doi: 10.1038/sj.ejhg.5201594 Kieg, K.G. (1990). Neurodevelopmental Disorders Associated with Chromosome 15. Jefferson Journal of Psychiatry, 8 (2). Milani, D., Manzoni, F.M.P., Pezzani, L., Ajmone, P., Gervasini, C., Menni…

The urinary system is not something you think about until you have had that second or third glass of water or you wake in the middle of the night and stumble through the house to the bathroom. The urinary system starts with the kidneys which filter blood and produces urine. Urine then carried by what is called ureters which are two tubes that carry the urine to the bladder. The urine can be stored in the bladder until it becomes full in which case it then sends signals to the brain telling you…

hygiene of patients. Evidenced based review When first starting the design of the PICOT question, my question was “Does patient hand washing help reduce central line associated blood stream infections (CLABSI) and catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) rates in intensive care unit (ICU) patients?” This…

Hospital-Acquired Infections Ashley Bell, Ashley Jones, Penny Ruiz, Robin Pasco, Tameka White Introduction to Hospital-Acquired Infections: Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), also known as healthcare-acquired or nosocomial infections are infections acquired or obtained when receiving treatment or visiting a medical facility of any kind. Hospitals, clinics, and care homes host a vast variety of bacterium, viruses, and fungi. These pathogens can survive on almost any surface such as tables,…

increased risk of the development of complications, including catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI). With regard to the risk of developing a CAUTI, the greatest factor is the length of time the catheter is in situ. This paper will discuss the effect of timely removal of catheter, in reducing the risk of catheter associated urinary tract infection compared to…

The innovation is a cover for the catheter stand used in hospital and short suspensor pocket for suprapubic catheter leg bag that will not restrict movement when attached. The proposed innovation is chosen to improve the use of urinary catheterisation that will enable nurses and other healthcare professionals to maintain patient dignity, respect, their right to privacy and confidentiality in managing urinary incontinence in all aspects of care as outlined by the Nursing and Midwifery Council…

Prostatitis Overview- The prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland, which can run in acute or chronic form. In most cases, the inflammation of the prostate is of origin bacterial. In other men prostatitis flows from eziopatologici elements of other nature: the case of nonbacterial prostatitis or idiopathic, an inflammation of the prostate to etiology unknown, and prostatodynia, a pain prostate separated from ' inflammation, accordingly (alleged) of a marked tension of the pelvic…

Jorge is experiencing primary nocturnal enuresis. Nocturnal enuresis is defined as urinary incontinence during sleep in a child five years or older. (AAFP, 2017) Primary enuresis happens when a child has not fully mastered toilet training. (URMC Rochester, 2017). The RN should collect a health history and identify if this is primarily a problem for the child or the parent. Enuresis can be a source of stress for a family and a symptom of anxiety. (Fleming, 2017). The nurse should also assess…