Toe

sac on the first joint of the big toe accompanied by enlargement and protrusion of the joint AKA a sore reddened swelling of the first joint of a big toe A bunion develops over a period of time and can lead to several problems MOI : As we age, our feet spread in width, causing problems with weak or poor foot structure Women are more likely to develop bunions more than Men because they usually wear tighter shoes Symptoms include: Redness on the bottom of big toe or ball of foot Swelling Pain…

didn’t know what to expect and whether I can take care of my patient safely and provide them with satisfaction of care basic from my current knowledge and skills level. However, as soon as I started my head-to-toe…

syndrome that had been exasperated to the point where her bowel was so inflamed form rubbing against each other that it developed scar tissue. One of the main assessments and interventions I performed while taking care of her was to do an initial head toe assessment at the beginning of my…

by utilizing the ability acquired through experience or training. I demonstrated competency when I use my practical knowledge of what I have learned in the clinical practice 220 and 320. I was able to collect date for residents, demonstrated head to toe assessment, perform nursing skills independently. I was report and document resident’s abnormal condition. I was administered medications safely. I learned more about the therapeutic relationship with patient. Positive facial and body gestures…

early months, parents are curious and ask a lot of questions about their babies. When this three month old female is brought to the clinic, weight, length and head circumference should be checked and plot in the child's growth chart. A complete head to toe assessment is done. This child's developmental assessment should be completed, such include, head control, cooing , smiling and parents recognition are assessed. Also, making sure the baby is up to date with her immunizations (Kids Health.…

Due to the fact that kids or adults don’t have proper closed toe shoes, they won’t be allowed jobs or opportunities for education as there are usually firm dress codes; millions of children are denied an education because of the lack of shoes. (Samaritans Feet International, “Importance of a Healthy Sole: An Epidemic…

The carotid-toe pulse wave velocity (PWV) increases more with age than the carotid-radial PWV. This is due to the reduction of elasticity in central arteries; the PWV of these arteries is included in the carotid-toe measurement but not the carotid-radial measurement. First of all, the propagative model of the circulatory system is used when examining PWV. This model consists of distensible arteries that end with resistance vessels, whose distributed elastic properties allow the generation of a…

Presenting: 3 of the Best Steel Toe Boots for Plantar Fasciitis Everyday could be a long day for most of us whether we are from work or from school. The fact that we usually work on our feet, makes us prone to plantar fasciitis. We come up with a review of three of what we consider, the best steel toe boots for plantar fasciitis. Things to look for in a Steel Toe Boots The market is crowded with various types and brands of steel toe boots that promise comfort and safety to their consumers. This…

During the clinical setting, there was a patient who was diabetic as well having hypertension. This middle-aged adult had osteomyelitis related to big toe cellulitis. This male client exclaimed that he did not know how a little cut on his skin lead him in the hospital with osteomyelitis on his right big toe. Part of the reason why this client did not know something so small could lead to something so big was because of the importance of client education. Its important for nurses to properly…

lower extremities and complains of pain in posterior thigh. He has a light touch, pin prick, vibration, and position sensation with decreased sensation of right leg along L5. The reflexes include DTRs 2+ in upper and lower extremities. The heel-to-toe walking is steady. Assessment The patient is suffering from Sciatica whose…