Two Risk Factors for GI Disease in Older Adults Your name QCC Nursing 102 Helicobacter pylori and the excessive use of NSAIDs increase the risk for GI diseases in older adults. H. pylori is a bacteria that according to the CDC more than 50% of the worlds population is infected with. (Snyder, D., 2005). Yet, if you ask the common layperson about it, they do not have a clue what it is or its consequences. On the other hand, if you mention NSAIDs like Motrin and Aleve you get a different response.
The disease is spread by close person-to-person contact through direct contact with respiratory secretions and/or body fluids of an infected individual. The incubation period is typically 2 to 7 days, but there are reported cases of up to 14 days. An individual is considered infectious only when they have symptoms, and are considered most contagious during the second week of illness. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2005) According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in November 2002 a SARS outbreak emerged in South China. An infected medical doctor who had treated infected patients in his hometown in South China traveled to a four-star hotel in Hong Kong, bringing the disease with him.
A kidney infection needs rapid medical care. If not treated accurately, a kidney infection can permanently damage your kidneys or the bacteria can spread to your bloodstream and cause a life-threatening infection. Kidney infection treatment typically consists of antibiotics and often needs hospitalization. When the 34 year old woman was brought into the emergency room the conditions that led to the conclusion of pyelonephritis is first off the fever she had and the chills. The 34 year old also had back pain, most likely lower back pain where the kidneys are located.
Tumors, scar tissue (adhesions), or twisting or narrowing of the intestines can cause a bowel obstruction. In the small intestine, scar tissue is most often the cause. Other causes include hernias and Crohn's disease, which can twist or narrow the intestine, and tumors, which can block the intestine. In the large intestine, cancer is most often the cause. Other causes are severe constipation from a hard mass of stool, and narrowing of the intestine caused by diverticulitis or inflammatory bowel disease.
Although the infant is finally discharged in good condition, the mistake is a hard lesson for all healthcare workers. Let’s take a closer look at how the error had happened. Phytonadione, an antidote of Coumadin, is frequently used in the prevention of blood thinning in the newborn. The common brand name in the United States includes AquaMephyton and Mephyton. According to Schull’s drug handbook (2006), Phytonadione acts on the liver to promote the production of active prothrombin, proconvertin, plasma thromboplastin component, and Stuart factor.
Medical Diagnosis: Acute Gastroenteritis (Adult) Problem: Diarrhea Assessment | Nursing Diagnosis | Scientific Explanation | Planning | Interventions | Rationale | Evaluation | Subjective: * Verbalization of pain with a scale of 6/10 on the abdominal areaObjective: Patient manifested: * Hyperactive bowel sounds * Audible borborygmi * Passage of loose liquid watery stools for more than 3 timesPatient may manifest: * Poor skin turgor * Dehydration * Dry lips and oral mucosa * Altered LOC | Diarrhea | Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the stomach and intestinal tract that primarily affects the small bowel. The major clinical manifestations are diarrhea of varying degrees and abdominal pain and cramping. Associated clinical manifestations are nausea, vomiting, fever anorexia, distention, tenesmus (straining on defecation), and borborygmi (hyperactive bowel sounds). Diarrhea is defined as an increase in the frequency, volume and fluid content of stool. Rapid propulsion of intestinal contents through the small bowel results in diarrhea.
Epidemic Outbreak of “The Herpes Virus” (Assignment #1) Herpes is an infection caused by the etiologic agents Herpes Simplex Virus-1 and HSV-2. HSV-1 is the type generally known for causing oral herpes outbreaks, also known as cold sores or fever blisters. These blisters last from a week to a month, becoming open sores that crust over with scabs. The outbreak following the initial infection (usually a few days to a few weeks afterward) is usually the worst—the ones after that are less painful. Some people actually confuse their mild outbreaks with other skin conditions such as “eczema”.
724.8 – Evidence-Based Practice & Applied Nursing Research Research Integration 724.8.3-06 Western Governors University A. Routine Shaving Prior to Surgery 1. Surprisingly, many hospitals continue this practice, despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. This practice leads to increased risk of infection to the patient. 2.
This pain may become worse within minutes after eating or drinking, especially high fat foods. It may become constant and more severe, lasting for several days and may worsen when lying flat. The client with acute pancreatitis may appear ill with fever, nausea, vomiting, and sweating. Treatment often requires a stay in the hospital and may involve pain medication, IV Fluids, maintaining NPO status, to limit the activity of the pancreas and on occasion an NG tube to remove stomach contents. In some cases gallstones may be removed to relieve blockage of the pancreatic duct.
Amoxicillin – Treats infections caused by bacteria. Side effects - Diarrhoea and sickness is the most common. Some people may get thrush after treatment with antibiotics for a longer period of time. More serious side effects can occur such as kidney problems, blood disorders, increased sensitivity to the sun and deafness… these are rare. * Antidepressants e.g.