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practice”. The RNAO has published Nursing Best Practice Guidelines for the assessment and management of pressure ulcers, venous leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers. Canadian Association of Wound Care (CAWC) has published recommendation for the treatment for prevention and treating various wounds, including pressure ulcers, venous leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers. To date there is no Canadian recommendations or guidelines for the prevention and treatment of skin tears as cited (Ontario).

During my first clinical rotation I was assigned a patient who, down to his last kidney, was living with end stage renal disease. I noticed quickly that this man, one of ethnical minority, relied on his family members to give him information and advice pertaining to his treatment, as he himself seemed ignorant to his own medical problems. I found his case fascinating, as he not only had one kidney, but he was also suffering many other debilitating medical crisis’, all brought on by his failing renal

deterioration in patient status Moore (2004) argues that in order to treat patients adequately, nurses should possess a thorough understanding of aetiology, clinical presentations and treatment of the three leading diabetic emergencies: hyperosmolar non-ketotic syndrome, hypoglycaemia and diabetic ketoacidosis. DKA is a life-threatening medical emergency that can result in coma or even death if medical treatment is not administered (Moore, 2004). Prior to insulin discovery, DKA was customarily fatal, with

of death was estimated to be 2.45 for patients with DME and this was estimated based on the results from two studies. Mulnier et al. reported a RR of 1.93 (95%:CI: 1.89 to 1.97) for diabetic patients when compared to the general population.23 In the second study, Hirai et al., determined that the RR of death in diabetic patients with clinically significant macular edema was 1.27 (95%CI: 1.01 to 1.61).24 By combining the two estimates, the overall RR of mortality used in the model was 2.45 (i.e. 1.93

Citation Summary Bligh, H., Godsland, I. F., Frost, G., Hunter, K. J., Murray, P., MacAulay, K., . . . Berry, M. J. (2015). Plant-rich mixed meals based on palaeolithic diet principles have a dramatic impact on incretin, peptide YY and satiety response, but show little effect on glucose and insulin homeostasis: An acute-effects randomised study. British Journal of Nutrition, 113(4), 574-584. doi:10.1017/S0007114514004012 In this study, the short-term effects of two types of paleo diets and two of

sugar was taken again and it was 492mg/dL, her urine was checked and was positive for ketones, and her breath had a fruity scent. Arterial blood gases were drawn and showed metabolic acidosis. At this point the Emergency Room MD diagnosed her with Diabetic Ketoacidosis. J.D.

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a common microvascular complication of diabetes1. The presentation of DR is a visual indication of longstanding diabetes and is a significant cause of vision impairment. In 2015, it was estimated there were 415 million sufferers worldwide (1 in 11), increasing to 642 million (1 in 10)2 by 2040. Of those suffering diabetes, DR impacts approximately 4.2 million people, and this number is predicted to rise to 16 million by 20502. The prevalence of DR does not mirror

Currently, there are about 75,000 Saskatchewan people living with diabetes and this number will increase by 2020 with a subsequent increase in the economic burden of diabetes in Saskatchewan (Provincial Auditor Saskatchewan 2012). Diabetes occurs in all populations however, certain populations have higher rates of incidence and prevalence of diabetes than others such as, Aboriginal populations (Harris et al. 2013). Diabetes is now a leading cause of mortality, morbidity and severe disabilities among

Sharing circle and focus group discussions are similar in that they are commonly used in qualitative research to explore and construct knowledge about a phenomenon with research participants in small groups (Redman-MacLaren, Mills, and Tommbe 2014). Also, both methods can be used to explore experiences surrounding a particular topic within a group of various cultures (Tobias and Richmond 2016). The choice between focus group and sharing circles largely depends on the epistemological position of the

Iwill be analyzing Case Study 2.3 from unit two in the study guide. The professional ethics issue in this case is: “Whether the doctor should lie to the family regarding the father’s ability to donate a kidney and begin a search for a cadaver kidney?” This is an important and controversial question, which is discussed in this essay. There are two possible answers, “yes” and “no” to this question asked, and each side is analysed. I will discuss both possible outcomes to the professional ethics question