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Description of the Episode of Care During my experience in clinical placement, I was allocated a female patient in the rehabilitation ward who was of German descent. Although this patient was from another culture, growing up in Australia allowed her to have a fluency in understanding and communicating with the English language. For the purpose of this reflective essay and patient confidentiality, I will refer to the patient through a pseudonym when describing the episode of care I experienced when

Christie Morris Drexel University Summer Session Advanced Pathophysiology: Study Sheet Unit 1 * Unit 1 Learning Objectives Exercise 1: Neoplasia * Define neoplasia and explain how neoplastic growth differs from the normal adaptive changes seen in atrophy, hypertrophy, and hyperplasia. Neoplasia- Means “New Growth”. Neoplastic growth proliferate (process of cell division) to form new tissue; There is no waiting for signals from the body that new tissue is needed; The ignore signals

elevated slightly and flex the knees when resting in bed. d. avoid the use of cold packs because they will exacerbate the muscle spasms. ANS: C Resting with the head elevated and knees flexed will reduce the strain on the back and decrease muscle spasms. Twisting from side to side will increase tension on the lumbar area. A pillow placed under the upper back will cause strain on the lumbar spine. Alternate application of cold and heat should be used to decrease pain. DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (application)

The World Health Organization defines mental wellbeing as the absence of a disease as well as a state of complete physical, mental and social well being (World Health Organization 2005). Of the many occupations found in the health sector, it is nurses who continually need to interact with a range of individuals. From colleagues to patients and their families, nurses are often thrown in highly stressful situations. Such environment unfortunately makes nurses more susceptible to mental health stress

contract–relax is more practical in re-setting the length. The patient stretches the muscles to increase and extend the sarcomeres, then actively contracts the antagonist muscles to take up the slack. This additionally brings about reciprocal-inhibition therapy, that facilitates the release of the muscle being elongated (Wai-Leung, 2010).

The Efficacy of Massage Therapy on Preterm Infants Taryn L. Metz Winona State University The Efficacy of Massage Therapy on Premature Infants According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2013) 500,000 infants are affected by preterm births each year. A preterm infant is born prior to 37 weeks’ of their gestational age (Smith, 2012) and can be classified as very premature (less than 32 weeks’ gestation), premature (born between 32 and 34 weeks’ gestation) or late premature

1. Discuss the anatomy, pathophysiology and progression of COPD Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) includes the illnesses; emphysema, chronic bronchitis and chronic asthma – separately or in conjunction with each other. COPD can be caused by smoking cigarettes, long-term exposure to pollutants or irritants (such as chemicals) or genetics factors. The lower respiratory system contains the lower trachea, bronchi, bronchioles and alveoli in the lungs. The bronchi form as the lower part of

It's common for people to think that to remain a healthy lifestyle, you just have to work out and eat healthy. What we tend to take advantage of the most is our skin, until one day we fall down and realize how much it hurts to have even the tiniest scrape on our body. Now a days the science behind skin care on the face is becoming a trend, but it's not just our faces that help us remain youthful. It's important to take good care of your skin because skin is your body's largest organ, it serves as

Heel Pain Definition and Overview Heel pain is a common medical problem. A number of conditions can produce heel pain, including injuries or disorders of the bones, muscles, tendons and nerves of the foot, among others. Heel pain is typically felt either underneath the heel or behind the heel. Although the causes of heel pain are not life-threatening, persistent heel pain can be debilitating, and if not adequately addressed, may interfere with exercise and even activities of daily living. Over

L&D Clinical Rotation Worksheet Student: Monica Cooks Date: 10/24/12 Faculty: Kellea Rounds Vaginal Delivery C-section Delivery (circle one) Client’s Initials: JJ Age: 38 G4 T3 P0 A0 L3 (on admission) EDD: 5/12/13 Date of Delivery: 3/19/13 Gestational Age at delivery: 32 Weeks Date of Admission: 3/19/13 Allergies: No known Allergies (NKA) Significant Past OB/Medical/Surgical History: G4 P3003 (4 Gestations