Pulmonary embolism

Another assessment the nurse monitors for is the formation of thrombosis or clots. “Because patients undergoing prostatectomy have a high incidence of DVT and pulmonary embolism, the provider may prescribe prophylactic low-dose heparin therapy” (Pellico, 2013, p. 963). Heparin helps to decrease the formation of clots, which can have a dangerous outcome if not caught early. While a patient is on heparin therapy, the nurse should cautiously monitor the client for bleeding (Pellico, 2013). Anxiety…

Although all routine cosmetic surgical procedures have very low complication rates, it is always important that you understand the standard potential risks and complications of any procedure. I joke with my patients and tell them that I have to scare them before I operate on them. The reality is, however, that even if the risk is one in a 100,000, if it happens to you it is 100 percent for you. BLEEDING: Bleeding is a potential risk of any operation. The chance of needing a blood transfusion…

On Wednesday, September 21st, the junior and senior class of my school went to Franklinton High School—where we were introduced to post-secondary institutions such as state universities and local community colleges. I admittedly already had a fair idea of what I planned on doing after school. My “carefully thought-out plan” was this: I would go to Northshore Technical Community College in the summer to get my CNA so that I can gain the patient-care experience necessary for my later plans for…

usually one particular cause in respiratory alkalosis that is hyperventilation. There are two main common causes also, these include panic attacks and anxiety. Other possible causes are heart attack, pain, drug use, asthma, COPD, infection, pulmonary embolism, and pregnancy. Some symptoms that occur with someone who has this condition are dizziness, bloating, light-headedness, numbness, muscle spasms, confusion, dry mouth, tingling in arms, heart palpitations, and feeling short of breath.…

The Terri Schiavo case gained national awareness on when and how the law defines death. Terri Shiavo had a fatal cardiac arrest that left her in a “vegetated state,” in other words the brain tissue had died due to lack of oxygen. Since the patient was married and in this state for 15 years, the patient’s husband had petitioned the courts to stop nutritional feedings and allow the patient to die. Firmly against this decision, the parents of the patient, fought the husband in court for the right…

Brea M. James Dr. Kelliher English 1102 17 September 2017 The Art of Gender Roles Throughout history, artists have played a major role in the development of gender roles for men and women. Both had separate parts they played due to society's expectations. Women were expected to take care of the domestic and house chores, while the man did the work in the work field. Frida Kahlo's physical characteristics, lifestyle , and art defied the assumptions about women in her culture. Laura Knight’s…

My Family Story If you want to meet an amazing family you 're reading the right story. The Mugg family is kind, adventurous, creative, athletic, caring, and sports loving people. A unique thing about my family is the males are the oldest in each couple. Even though we fight and yell a lot we all love and care for each other but we 're just good old folks, and that 's why I love the Mugg family and I will introduce you to them. First there is my grandpa Peter mugg is a…

Thesis Statement: Although bed rest is a recommended treatment by many obstetricians to prevent preterm birth, there are physical and psychosocial risks, such as the formation of blood clots or increased emotional stress, which may outweigh the benefits to this method of therapy. I. Introduction A. Point B. point II. Bed rest has been a form of therapy to treat complicated pregnancies since the 1800’s. A. Physicians questioned the value of bed rest during World War II after noting that wounded…

cancer, overall health risks generally outweigh benefits from hormonal replacement therapy in older postmenopausal women with a higher incidence of cardiovascular events (unstable angina, thromboembolic stroke, venous thromboembolism including pulmonary embolism) and increased incidence of the endometrial and breast cancer (Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)). Younger women who had surgical menopause due to endometriosis run the risk of having osteoporosis at an earlier age. Hormonal replacement…

to the artist Diego Rivera. Their marriage was full of infidelity, which led to them divorcing and then remarrying. One year before Kahlo’s death, she was very sick and had to have her right leg was amputated. Kahlo died July 13, 1954 of a pulmonary embolism. She left behind wonderful art that did not gain fame until several years after her death. The last artist I chose is Pablo Picasso. I chose Pablo Picasso because he is a well known artist. I also chose him because I like the colorfulness…