Palpation

employed to detect if a cow is pregnant. Trans rectal palpation of the uterine horns to determine if one is larger than the other and presence of fluid in the larger one is a method that in less invasive and used often. There is also the palpation of the amniotic vesicle by “placing all four fingers dorsally and the thumb ventrally along the greater curvature of the horn”. After 60 days, the amniotic vesicle becomes flaccid which makes direct palpation of the fetus possible. Adapted nutrition is…

Summary: The patient is a 62-year-old individual who sustained an injury on 05/01/11. The mechanism of injury was not documented in the reports reviewed. The patient was diagnosed with intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy in the lumbosacral region, intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy in the lumbar region, and pain disorder with related psychological factors. Prior treatments included physical therapy, home exercise program, chiropractic treatment, acupuncture with…

constant. The patient complains of pain with motion of the shoulder. The patinet also complains of chest pain. There are no complains of dyspnea or painful respirations. Exam of the right shoulder revealed full range of motion and no tenderness on palpation. The exam of the left knee revealed tenderness on the left medial joint line and left lateral joint line. Apprehension and McMurray’s tests were negative. ROM and muscle strength were normal. Sensatiosn to light touch were intact. Current…

Psychoactive drugs, substances that alter and affect brain processing, have many different impacts on psychological and physical behavior. Two different classes of psychoactive drugs, narcotics and stimulants, are commonly abused drugs. Narcotics and stimulants have different effects on the body; however, these effects can be beneficial or adverse depending on the rationale behind utilizing them. Narcotic drugs, such as morphine, are highly addictive. However, morphine is commonly used for…

DOI: 03/13/2012. Patient is a 40-year old female housekeeper who sustained injuries to her back, left knee, and right shoulder when she slipped on water and fell in the bathroom. Per OMNI, patient is status post left knee arthroscopy with chondroplasty and meniscectomy on 08/09/2012. In an office visit dated 11/20/15, patient presents with chronic left knee, right shoulder and low back pain. Current medications include Pantoprazole-protonix 20 mg, diclofenac sodium 1.5 %, and Norco 7.5-325 mg.…

• Its simple, repetitive nature easily slows down the listener 's anxiety, regulating mood by matching those of the listener 's palpations and subconscious thoughts to the rhythm (Zhang, Wang, Yao, Zhao, & Davis 2012), (Sander & Scherer, 2009). • The stylistic pull of the enunciation of “I” in the chorus: “I had a feeling that I belonged” along with the increased loudness and additional…

On the labor and delivery floor, during my preceptorship, many patients were induced by a medication called Dinoprostone. If the patients were being induced they would come in the night before and be admitted. At this time the nurses orient the patient and family to their room, complete the labor and delivery admission record, hook the patient up to the fetal monitors, and perform an assessment that includes maternal vital signs, heart and lung sounds, deep tendon reflexes, and signs of edema.…

1. Develop at least 2 complete nursing diagnoses related to client’s history. Rape-Trauma Syndrome related to forced sexual penetration as evidenced by shame, fear, and helplessness. (610) Risk for Post Trauma Syndrome related to inadequate social support. (594) Stress Overload related to chronic illness as evidenced by reports of difficulty in functioning. (768) Risk for ineffective activity planning related to insufficient support systems. (49) 2. Identify the components included in a client’s…

Assessing the current and historical health history of the pregnant woman directs the appropriate antenatal care, allowing planning of appropriate intrapartum management, whilst preparing postpartum and postnatal care options. Effective antenatal advice provided by midwives’ enables the patient to make informed choices regarding care during pregnancy (3Centres Collaboration, 2012e; Australian Health Ministers’ Advisory Council [AHMAC], 2012; AHMAC, 2014). Reviewing and monitoring progress…

Musculoskeletal/neurological examination revealed patellar reflexes are 2+. His strength is 5/5 in the lower extremities except extensor hallucis longus (EHL). He has decreased sensation in the L5 dermatome. Low back examination revealed that he has tenderness to palpation over the thoracolumbar paraspinals bilaterally. Straight leg raising is positive bilaterally eliciting pain in the L5 dermatome. He has lumbar flexion to 45 degrees with…