Muscle damage or weakness Incontinence can be caused by injury to the ring-like sphincter muscles at the end of the rectum. The sphincter muscles normally stay tightly closed and keep stool in the rectum. If weakened by injury or disease, stool can leak out. In women, for example, the damage may happen as a result of complicated childbirth. Hemorrhoid surgery and other anal surgeries can also damage the sphincter muscles.
However, NG tubes have been associated with risks to the patient safety. I) Introduction: The inability of a patient to ingest or swallow food and his/her ability to digest and absorb nutrients qualifies him/her for a feeding tube (Potter &Perry, 2009, p. 1112). Feeding tubes are either surgically inserted (gastrostomy, jejunostomy) or endoscopically (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy or jejunostomy) for extended period of feeding and inserted through the nose (nasogastric or
Addison’s Disease Definition: is a rare and chronic endocrine system disorder in which the adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones. It is characterised by a number of relatively nonspecific symptoms, such as abdominal pain and weakness, but under certain circumstances, these may progress to Addisonian crisis, a severe illness which may include very low blood pressure and coma. Risk Factors: * have cancer * take coagulants (blood thinners) * have chronic infections like tuberculosis * had surgery to remove any part of your adrenal gland * have an autoimmune disease, like type 1 diabetes or Graves’ disease Causes: Addison's disease results when your adrenal glands are damaged, producing insufficient
Feedback: INCORRECT Another assessment should be completed before assessing for distention. C) Observe the color of the emesis. Feedback: CORRECT Since the client is vomiting, the nurse should first observe the color and appearance of the emesis for any obvious bleeding or other indications of risk to the client’s homeostasis. D) Ask about recent loss of appetite. Feedback: INCORRECT This information is not a high priority at this time.
Case Study of the Thirsty Woman This case study is about a woman named Mrs. Anderson. Mrs. Anderson’s current condition has produced effects in numerous body organs. Her clinical presentation showed symptoms of polydipsia, polyuria, and nocturia. The patient’s medical history includes a long history of manic depression illness treated with Lithium. Mrs. Anderson is asymptomatic when she is allowed to drink massive volumes of water.
The pain is so intense, such that patients have reported that it is like someone is pulling out their insides. It is also noted that the pain does not correlate with the stage of the disease in that women with mild symptoms have been found to have extensive endometriosis while some women with less or no pain have been found to have extensive endometriosis to the extent that their insides have glued together. At times also, the pain has been so intense such that the body has developed its network of pain which occurs independently of the disease. Another pain that is commonly felt by women suffering from endometriosis is pain during sex, dyspareunia. This is caused by the accumulation of endometrial cells in the wrong place, and pressure exerted during sex causes the location of the endometrial cells to throb.
The infertility is caused by chronic lung disease on the menstrual cycle, as well as thick cervical mucus that blocks the migration of sperm, although it is possible for them to conceive and to have successful pregnancies. Still, pregnancy can worsen the signs and symptoms of cystic fibrosis, so be sure to discuss the possible risks with your doctor. Other complications: -Osteoporosis. People with cystic fibrosis are at higher risk of developing osteoporosis, a dangerous thinning of bones. This may be linked to the body's inability to absorb vitamin D, which helps build strong
• Case study a. The case study introduces some of the problems associated with inadequate prenatal care and the reasons behind it • Insufficient prenatal care a. Ramifications of not receiving prenatal care b. Mentions the cause of higher infant mortality rates and birthing complications • Avoiding suggested criteria a. Doctors pose a list of suggested criteria females should follow b. Failure to comply, result in unexpected results in the delivery room • Access to health care insurance a. Discusses the differences in the availability of proper insurance, which leads to a decrease in available prenatal care. b.
Outside of the healthcare setting (community acquired) sources have been identified as razors, towels, soap bars, and whirlpools. If present in the skin of someone with atopic dermatitis, S. aureus can progress into staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS). A severe form of this, Ritter's disease, affect neonates. Topical manifestations are atypical in that they do not respond to treatment with oral antibiotics and the link between atopic dermatitis and the presence of S. aureus is not clear to researchers (Gould,
Lymphedema Lymphedema is a disease that is caused when lymph cannot drain the lymph fluid that is circulating through the body. There are two different ways to get lymphedema; the first one, primary lymphedema, is caused naturally. The body is not working normally, the cause may be unknown. Secondary lymphedema is caused by a condition or disease. Primary lymphedema can be inherited and is a very rare cause.