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Reveal LINQ Insertable Cardiac Monitor What is the Reveal LINQ Insertable Cardiac Monitor? The Reveal LINQ Insertable Cardiac Monitor is a small, implantable device that constantly records data produced by the heart. Patients of various ages use this monitor to try and establish their specific cardiac disorder. Many different and sometimes rare cardiac disorders can be found from the use of this monitor (Medtronic, Inc. 1). The Reveal LINQ is a beneficial device that can help diagnose cardiac…

According to Erickson’s stages of development theory my patient is in the adulthood stage ranging from 40-64 years of age. He’s 50 years old. This range represents generativity vs. stagnation and significant relationships are focused on those in the house hold and workmates. The primary concern is in guiding the next generation and contributing to society. My patient is the only source of income for his self and his family and has been for the past 30 years. He makes a decent amount of money and…

with hypertension and in most cases patients do not experience any signs and symptoms; as a result it is known as silent killer (CDC.gov, 2014). However, high pressure of the blood against the arteries might cause headache, redness, dizziness or syncope. If left untreated hypertension can cause other lethal health problems (Mayo Clinic, 2014). In hypertension, the arterial constriction causes force of the blood against the artery walls to be increased which ultimately results in damaging of…

The book, The Devil’s Highway by Luis Alberto Urrea, is based on the true story of the Yuma-14, or Wellstone 26, who were Mexicans that crossed into America through the desert. This novel goes through not only their story but what happened before and after their journey, as well as the mentalities of the Border Patrol agents. It gives you the complete picture of what had happened. The Devil’s Highway starts off with a brief background about what happened. It’s learned here that 14 men had died…

inhibits centrally active acetylcholinesterase, May take up to six weeks before improvement in baseline and months to stabilize (Stahl, 2014b) side effects include nausea; vomiting sleep disturbance, life-threatening effects include seizure and Rare Syncope. My reason for the choice is that the drug can be used in all stages of the disease (Feldman, 2016). I hoped to decrease the symptoms by increasing interest in activities. The difference is that patient did not show any sign of improvement,…

For other risk assessments, patients’ current list of medications will be reviewed, and the problems with syncope will be assessed. The cognitive screening will be done by using Mini-Mental Status Exam (MMSE). The investigator will make sure, if the patients are cognitively capable of signing the consent form, or not. If not, then they will find out, if there…

Another behavior that seemed concerning is that she only eats alone. Eating alone limits an individual to eat and limits the time a person can spend time with friends. If a person spends times with friend, they are more likely to be around a positive atmosphere rather than being alone. Having dry skin and cracked lips, struggling to focus, and hypotension are symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa. While talking to Maria, I noticed that her skin was dry and her lips were chapped. Having chapped lips,…

of patient # 2 heart condition name the (disease)? Enlarge heart, heart failure hypertrophic cardiomyopathy because the thickened heart muscle and chambers are thick and stiff and don't allow heart to fill. 5) describe how G.L condition caused syncope following exercise? Exercises increases heart rate and stroke volume so cardiac output is high. But due to the fact that G.L has a hypertrophic cardiomyopathy his cardiac output is low because the lack of heart filling. 6) what is left…

change in texture. Absence of change in nail shape, color, or brittleness. Uses sun protection devices such as hats, clothing and lotion while exposed to the sun. Absence of any unusually frequent or severe headaches; any head injury, dizziness (syncope), or…

The focus assessment is detailed nursing assessment of specific body systems that relate to the presenting problem of patient and can also involve one or more body systems (RCHM, 2014). In this assessment it concentrates on a specific system of the body that presents problem. This may involve one or more body system. Assessment done to determine the progress towards achieving a desired outcome is also focused assessments. It is used to gather information on a specific health problem. A…