A contusion, more commonly known as a bruise, is a mark on the skin because of ruptured blood vessels in the dermal layer of the skin. Bruises appear in the bluish/black discoloration of the skin. Hematoma is a collection of blood found outside the blood vessels, and can be found throughout the body and may appear as a lump in the skin, while a bruise appears as a flatter mark. Also, bruise is a hematoma that is larger than 10 mm. Bruises may take 2-4 weeks to heal completely. Bruises can be…
You should also check to see whether food is lodged around the tooth. If the pain is severe, try some over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen, aspirin, or acetaminophen. Some numbing gels may also be a temporary solution. At the dentist, X-rays are usually take to determine the location and severity of the infection, then the tooth and the surrounding area are thoroughly cleaned. After…
Gomez, Crystal Mod 700 3/3/2018 Mumps Mumps is a contagious disease caused by a virus that passes from one person to another through saliva, nasal secretions, and dose contact. A person that is affected can spread the disease by sharing items like cups and eating utensils, touching objects/ surfaces without washing their hands, or coughing, and sneezing. The condition affects the salivary glands also called the Parotid glands. These glands are responsible for producing saliva. There are…
to heal. She also reported she is no longer taking the following medications: Acetaminophen 500mg ( 1x as needed), Amoxicillin Clay 875-125mg (1tab by mouth q12hx4day), chlorhexidine gluconate 0,12% oral rinse, 480 ml 5 ml by mouth rinse bid and ibuprofen 600mg ( 1x by mouth tid with food or milk). Client also reported she was referred to PT Rehabilitation for her back and she is scheduled for 8/10/2017 @ 2235 Frederick Douglas Blvd, New York, New York…
to Mr. A which is an over the counter medicine. Nurofen is an analgesia and used for pain relief, its active drug is ibuprofen (Benckiser, 2015). According to Medsafe, when administering ibuprofen nurses should be considerate that elderly patients are more prone to adverse effects and should be cautious with patients that have renal impairment or impaired liver function. Ibuprofen should not be given to patients who take aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication to stimulate…
Patient satisfaction has become a major part of health care over the recent years. Patient satisfaction provides that hospitals with a business to customer relationship. Hospitals strives to have high patient satisfaction so that patients are likely to continue to use their facility and to recommend there use to other individuals. Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAPS) is a national, standardized report of patient satisfaction on hospital stays. This report is…
The claimant was seen for hypertension at the Heart Clinic of Arkansas from December 1, 2014 through November 2, 2015. On November 2, 2015, she reported going to the emergency room with chest pain and leg cramps and found out she had a potassium level of two. She was prescribed Lasix and Potassium (Ex. 8F, 9F). On December 11, 2014, the claimant was counseled by Dr. Lester Alexander about the health risks associated with an increased BMI. The claimant was evaluated and had a BMI of 34.8 kg.…
side effects that the nurse should be monitoring for are edema, vomiting, nausea, rash and prolonged bleeding. The nurse needs to monitor for rhinitis, asthma, and urticaria. They should assess the infant for skin rash. If a rash is present, the ibuprofen should be stopped immediately. She respiratory status, heart rate, blood pressure, echocardiogram and heart sounds should be done routinely during therapy. Davis drug guide 9. If undetected and untreated, how might this baby’s condition have…
impulses are traveling between your spinal cord and your extremities Kyphosis treatment depends on the cause, the condition, the signs and symptoms that are present. If over-the-counter Pain relievers medicines such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or naproxen (Aleve) aren't enough, stronger pain medications are available by prescription. Many older people kyphosis is the first clue that they have osteoporosis. Bone strengthening drugs may help prevent…
Based on the second essay with regards to the white coat, I feel that attributes of a good physician that I would like to emulate is communication nourishing patient interaction and autonomy. The author of the second account had several encounters during their third year that has allowed him/her to reflect the challenges that are physically and mentally tasking. These unique experiences serve to reinforce a future physicians outlook much like a whetstone sharpening a knife. Over the years, I…