care to improve their quality of life. This is why we must reduce the occurrences of these Healthcare-Associated Infections. The most common Healthcare-Associated Infections include central line associated blood infections, catheter associated urinary tract infections, surgical site infections, ventilator associated, and Clostridium difficile infections (HealthyPeople.Gov, 2014). At one time or another, a patient within the care of CMC has been impacted by a Healthcare-Associated…
disorders like benign prostatic hyperplasia are more common with aging (Yoon et al., 2012). Mr. H.S. is a 60-year-old male with history of urinary issues for two years. Reports today symptoms have increased in severity. He reports today nocturia consisting of 4-5 episodes a night and interference of daily activities related to frequent urination with a decreased urinary stream and fever. Subjective Date: Client Complaint “I am going to the bathroom a lot at night and also having difficulty when…
bacteria. E. coli occurs in different forms or strains with most of these strains being very harmless. However, there are other strains that are very harmful and can cause one to be sick. Some of these strains can cause diarrhea and in most cases urinary tract infections (Ellerbe & Regen, 2012). Other health threats caused by E. coli include respiratory illnesses and pneumonia (Ellerbe & Regen, 2012). These bacteria live in the intestines of humans and animals and they are very important in…
Poison ivy is a condition in which the skin has an allergic reactions caused by a substance called "urushiol" resin on leaves, stems, and roots of Ivy. Ivy is a type of shrub that can cause severe skin irritations (contact dermatitis). The Poison Ivy affected skin may become dry, red, or burnt. When trees are burned, the smoke from the burning results can affect your lungs. The best way to avoid Poison Ivy is by way of avoiding such plants. Learn to identify trees of ivy and avoid contact as…
amounts of catheter associated urinary tract infections and surgical site infections. In this study the nurses had on average 5.7 patients and over one-third of the nurses reported he or she had job related burnout. Additionally, for every one thousand patients sixteen patients got some type of infection while at the hospital. Furthermore, this study concluded by increasing a nurse’s patient load by one patient the risk for these patients getting a catheter associated urinary tract infection or…
The Life Of A Sugar Glider In this essay we will go deep down into the life of a sugar glider. We will cover what they eat both in captivity and in their natural habitat. What kind of medical issues they have, and how long their life span is both in captivity and in the wild. Sugar Gliders are omnivorous and if you don’t know what that means it means they will literally eat anything that you put in front of them. To be a successful sugar glider parent you have to know that they have three basic…
If you or a close family member required hospitalization and had a choice of where to go for care how would you decide which hospital to choose? Would you look at quality indicators such as hospital acquired infections? Why or why not? There are multiple factors that may influence my personal decision regarding which hospital I would choose for myself or a close family member if hospitalization was indicated. However, I believe my own impressions of the quality of care as well as my past…
Clinical Question: In adult patients with symptoms of diverticulitis, would IV antibiotics offer a more expedient resolution of symptoms when compared to oral antibiotics? Background: Diverticulitis is common in the United States with over 100,000 hospitalizations annually, and is most commonly found in the sigmoid and descending aspect of the colon. The most common symptom of diverticulitis is pain in the lower left quadrant and constipation. The exact cause of diverticulitis is unknown;…
According to a study, the general population is affected around 15 to 25 percent with acute or chronic urticaria in their life (30). The most common incidence of acute urticaria has been noted higher in people with atrophy and in teenagers and young adults (31), Few cases have been reported to develop both conditions of angioedema and urticaria, occurring simultaneously. A study has been noted that approximately half of subjects have both urticaria and angioedema, Whist 40% had been noted with…
Acute infectious prostatitis – This type of prostatitis is a condition that caused by bacteria, which can be treated by antimicrobial medications. This condition develops unexpectedly and its common symptoms are fever and chills, which are extensive. That is why a visit to the nearest urology clinic or emergency room so that the urology specialist can provide essential diagnosis and treatment as well as hospitalization. Chronic infectious prostatitis – This type of prostititis is caused by a…