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Multiple myeloma (MM) is a plasma cell dyscrasia characterized by the proliferation of malignant cells in the bone marrow (Porth, 2009). Also known as plasma cell myeloma, myelomatosis, medullary plasmacytosis or Kahler’s disease, MM results from the development of a monoclonal immunoglobulin (referred to as an M-protein), a monoclonal immunoglobulin light chain, or both (Ferreira, 2013). Patients with MM can present with a wide range of signs and symptoms including bone fractures, anemia and kidney

type, nearly a third of the patients had microcytic hypochromic and a mixed type of anaemia. Those with a microcytic hypochromic picture correlated with a severe degree of anaemia. The elevated Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) levels were more distributed in the lower levels of the Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR). There was no association between the platelet levels and the bleeding time. The leucocytosis was not necessarily associated with infections. Conclusions: It is pertinent to detect and

Assessments of Head, Ear and Throat The nurse who assesses the patient initially usually is the one who detects signs of more serious underlying pathology (Reynolds, 2004). The health assessment histories, SOAP notes, and findings of two patients with HEENT problems will be discussed in detail. This paper will also cover tympanic membranes findings and examination of the thyroid glands. With competent and diligent nursing assessment knowledge and application, both acute and chronic HEENT problems

Kawasaki Disease is a rare, life threatening autoimmune heart disease that is rarely taught even in medical school. Kawasaki Disease is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks and destroys healthy blood vessels in the body, specifically targeting the hearts blood vessels and arteries. The immune system instead goes against the body and destroys the body, instead of viruses and dangerous foreign substances. Kawasaki Disease affects only one in 271,440 people in the world, yet it continues

“A fracture is a break or disruption in the continuity of the bone that often affects mobility and sensation. It can occur anywhere in the body and at any age” (Ignatavicius & Workman, 2013, p. 1144). All fractures follow the same mechanism and require similar care regardless of type or location. (Ignatavicius & Workman, 2013, p. 1144) A fracture is classified by the severity of the break being either complete or incomplete fractures: A complete fracture is a break along the width of the bone

Patient: Mr. WL, 69y/o male retired mechanic; retired 8 years ago. Medical diagnosis: V43.64- Total hip replacement (Rt.) with secondary diagnoses of essential HTN (401.9), hypercholesterolemia (272), and depression. Physical therapy order: Eval. & treat: Pt has been referred for physical therapy eval and TX post total hip arthroplasty to improve strength, endurance, and balance in order to improve mobility and facilitate return to PLoF. Skilled Pt services are also required to ensure patient’s safety

uvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a diverse group of autoimmune-mediated, inflammatory joint disorders (Hashkes, 2005 & Spiegel, 2015). JIA is defined as chronic arthritis without any known cause, lasting longer than 6 weeks and onset of symptoms before 16 years of age (ILAR 2001 & Spiegel, 2015). JIA is the most common rheumatic disease in children and adolescents with 1 incidence per 1000 and at least 6000 Australians affected by the condition (Armon, 2014). The International League of Association

Disability in Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis is characterised by synovitis, joint damage and subsequent physical dysfunction. Assessment of physical disability helps in finding out the extent of disease activity. (18) The scores calculated for this assessment correlate well with the joint damage. Regular assessment of patient’s status is also necessary for monitoring the response of treatment. Various assessment tools are used to objectively assess the disability in patients with rheumatoid

Crohn’s disease (CD) is a life-long, chronic, idiopathic inflammatory condition of the intestines that is characterized by frequent symptomatic relapse and remission. It involves inflammation and ulceration of various regions of the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract) lining, which often extends deep into the layers of the affected areas. The associated inflammation and ulceration of the disease affects various segments of the intestines with unaffected bowel occuring between the diseased areas. CD

Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system and as it progresses it can spread to other parts of the body and it affects the immune system and its ability to fight infections (Mayo clinic). This type of cancer affects thousands of people per year, and it its signs and symptoms are different from other cancers. These signs and symptoms, in addition with other tests can help diagnosed the disease. Once the disease is diagnosed, the patient can be received the proper treatment