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Case Study: An Extended Stay This case study and the following questions pertain to Mr. Londborg, who came into the hospital with trouble breathing. Through his health history, they found out that he has a history of seizures, hypertension, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). His stay was extended in the hospital due to a respiratory tract infection, decreased kidney function, a blood clot in his leg, and a fall that could have been fatal. The following questions addressed throughout

Pharmacology is an important aspect of the surgical environment. Many different medications are used for a variety of indications at the sterile field; as a surgical technologist you are responsible for verifying and properly labeling all medications included in the surgical procedure. The three medications this paper will focus on are topical thrombin, heparin, and Xylocaine® with epinephrine; all are commonly used during surgical procedures for very different reasons. Topical thrombin, also

The chief complaint is left knee, foot and calf soreness and ankle swelling without any injury for approximately seven days. He states that he has pain in his left knee, soreness to his calf with swelling and redness to his left ankle but no temperature changes to his left leg or foot. He states that his calf pain increases with dorsiflexion of his left foot; therefore he has a positive Homan’s sign. He describes the pain in his knee as pressure and rates the pain as 4/10. These symptoms lead to

Case Study 8 1. List 6 risk factors for DVT. Inheriting a blood clot disorder Prolonged bed rest, such as long hospital stay Injury or surgery Pregnancy Birth control pills or hormone replacement Being overweight or obese 2. Identify at least 5 problems from L.J.’s history that represent his personal risk factors. Smoking history Personal history of DVT Prolonged bed rest Age of above 60 years old Sitting for long period of times (Bus Driving) 3. Something is missing from the scenario. Based on

normal muscle motion in the leg via a cuff that inflates and deflates uniformly. This mechanical inflation and deflation keeps blood flowing in the veins and prevents the formation of clots that can result in deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism. SCD’s are used as prophylaxis in patient groups with low to moderate risk of DVT (Brady et al., 2007, p. 256). Patient compliance

Pulmonary Hypertension Pulmonary Hypertension is high blood pressure that occurs in the arteries in the lungs. Classifications of Pulmonary Hypertension There used to be two types of Pulmonary Hypertension. Primary Pulmonary Hypertension is when there is no other disease or illness accompanying it. Secondary Pulmonary Hypertension is when there is a pre-existing disease that triggers the Pulmonary Hypertension. Etiology “Why the blood vessels in the lungs thicken in Pulmonary Hypertension has

paralysis, long-distance travel, or in obese or pregnant individuals, has been shown to increase the risk of DVT. Once formed, DVT can either remain fixed in the veins of the leg or become detached and travels through the venous system, the becomes an embolism, to be lodged in the pulmonary arteries with lethal consequences. There are several drugs that resolve/prevent DVT, but only two major drugs will be addressed. Nurses will most likely see Warfarin and Heparin prescribed to a patient to treat DVT

Culture is a realm of the human condition. In order to provide holistic care as a Nurse Practitioner (NP), it is essential to be culturally competent. There are several models for NPs to use to guide their competence. Leininger’s Theory of Culture Care Diversity and Universality is one of these models. According to Andrews and Boyle (2012), this theory addresses the various influences culture has on the human condition, including health, and the influences of other dynamics associated the human condition

Aletha C. Middleton once stated, “God picks the perfect flowers and lets the others grow, He takes the sweetest blossoms for they are ready to go.” My best friend, Stephanie Elysse Inman, suddenly and unexpectedly passed away on Friday, October 28th, at 11:48AM. Not a day goes by that Stephanie is not on my mind. Her death has taught me many life lessons, but the most important lesson was to live each day to the fullest. As I look back on my childhood, every vivid memory I have involves Stephanie

The Efficacy of Rivaroxaban as VTE Prophylaxis As the proportions of the aging U.S. population increases, more people are susceptible to venous thromboembolism (VTE) that often contribute to prolonged hospitalization, health complications, disability, poor quality of life, and premature death. This increase in VTE-related deaths and health complications has threatened the health and the economy of the U.S. society. Health care professionals need to make a better decision in preventing VTE, especially