Shortness of breath

significantly in the dialogue. Death is the separation of the soul from the body and a philosopher tries to master his body and deny its urges. Socrates asked Crito to “owe a cock to Asclepius,” the god of doctors and medicine (118a). With his last breath, Socrates was certain that death was a cure to the limitations of the body. Plato ended the dialogue with one of the most moving death scenes, Socrates drank the hemlock with joy knowing there is no drink that can numb his soul and he is…

Examination of Ventricular Septal Defects and Arterial Aneurysms According to Maternal Child Nursing Care, 5th Edition, Chapter 47 – Cardiovascular Dysfunction, congenital heart defects occur in about 5 to 8 of every 1000 live births, and 2 to 3 of those affected will be symptomatic within the first year of life (Hockenberry, 2014). When looking at the different pathophysiologies of congenital heart defects, the most common form of defect is the ventricular septal defect or VSD and there are…

According to the US Bureau of Labor and Statistics, there are nearly 3 million nurses in the United States alone. Nurses are on the frontline of all healthcare facilities. We are caregivers, advocates and teachers. It is of upmost importance to display professional behavior to maintain a successful and functional workplace. The predominant qualities associated with professionalism in nursing are: interpersonal skills, appearance, advocacy, and knowledge application based on evidence-based…

Laryngospasm and Bronchospasm Alyssa Acosta San Joaquin Valley College Abstract Laryngospasms and bronchospasms are both spasms that occur during within the upper respiratory tract (Frey & Ross, 2014). They can either occur in the operating room, during induction of anesthesia or can occur in a normal setting, triggered by things other than anesthesia. Depending on severity and setting, laryngospasms and bronchospasms can be either non life-threatening or life-threatening (Drugs.com,…

Late Entry On 5/24/2016, CM met with the client and completed Bi-Weekly ILP Review. In the meeting client was dressed appropriately for the weather. Client appears to be cooperative, friendly and forthcoming with all information. SOCIAL SUPPORT UPDATE: Client continues to report she need to surgery in the stomach to remove hernia and residing in the shelter, she is unable to go through with the surgery because she will need a HHA help. EMPLOYMENT UPDATE: Client continues to report she is…

caused by heart block, often AV block, and can lead to bradycardia, slow heart rate, and a decrease in cardiac output" (Umassmededu, 2016). Third degree heart block has the most severe symptoms of all witch include dizziness, fatigue, fainting, shortness of breath, and chest pain. Treatment The treatment of heart block can vary depending on the severity and cause of the condition. If heart block in the patient is found to be caused by some type of medication it may go away if the medication is…

Pneumoconiosis is an occupational lung disease and a restrictive lung disease caused by the inhalation of dust. A longer, factitious term is pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis. Depending upon the type of dust, the disease is given different names: 1. Coal worker’ pneumoconiosis(CWP): caused by inhaling coal dust, Coal is a natural brownish black or black graphite-like material which is a fossil fuel for producing energy such as electricity. CWP, which is known also as a black lung…

followed by a month or more of constant concern regarding when the next attack is going to occur (page 172 gale group). Plus, panic attacks have four or more symptoms, such as sweating, nausea, heart palpitations, chest pain, fear of dying, and shortness of breath, that quickly develop and reach a climax within ten minutes (page 363 handbook). It is important to note that panic disorder may occur with or without agoraphobia, which is the fear of being in places from which escape might be…

Sickle cell disease or sickle cell anemia is basically a disease that is hereditary blood disorder that is characterized through red blood cells. It affects the hemoglobin that has to put oxygen into the red blood cells. Since it affects that it is formed into a sickle shape and can cause massive amounts of damage if not cured. A young High school Student describes his experience with having sickle cell anemia and says that he could not imagine life without pain all the time. When Noah was 15…

like coal and is a byproduct of refining the oil brought in from Canada. (Chicago Public Health) While no known illnesses of health effects are associated with Petcoke, they can cause breathing issues, which includes “coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath.” (Chicago Public Health) Currently, the Illinois Environmental Protection Association Agency is investigating an open-air storage area along the Calumet River (EPA) and Lisa Madigan, the Illinois Attorney General, is prosecuting Kcbx.…