Although evolution plays a role in how long you live, he plans to live life while still in his prime. Emanuel states 2 different points, “Living too long/death is a loss.”(75). Death can contribute the way others remember you and the impact you made on their lives. Death can deprive you from the people you love and time spent. Living too long on the other hand, leaves a negative impact as well because there are terminally ill individuals out there who need the good, compassionate death so they would no longer suffer being alive and having the illness drag them down.
Establishing an open communication will help to improve nurse-patient relationship. Be sure not to use any medical terminologies that the patient and family may not understand. The main focus of the patient’s education should include the importance of taking prescribed medications on time and the diet restrictions. Mr. P. should be instructed to take his medications on time even if he feels better. Using a weekly pill box will help to avoid confusion.
Complications of diabetes are heart attacks, strokes, kidney failure, blindness, and loss of limbs. When life is challenging remember they are things that we can do to help decrease the risk for developing diabetes. The first thing that needs to be done is to be willing to adopt healthy behaviors, first I would make sure that my blood sugar levels are in the normal range, the second thing that can be done is by maintaining a healthy weight with exercise and eating a well-balanced diet, for example by taking the stairs instead of the elevator, starting an exercise program to work the muscles, finding lower fat alternatives to replace the high fat foods while watching the portion sizes, and counting calories by reading the food labels can also help, eating more fruits and vegetables, there are several ways I can incorporate more fruits and vegetables into my diet, one is to start by putting the fruit in a place that is easier to see and get to like the kitchen counter, prepare vegetables by cutting them and placing in containers that are easier to get to in the refrigerator. Drinking 100% fruit or vegetable juices is another way to help me get more into my diet, eating more whole grains and less refined grains and sugar, because whole grains reduce the risk of developing diabetes and other diseases. By making these
Lifestyle changes and medicines can help control CAD. As for Eric the first thing he needs to do is to stop smoking. Smoking can damage and tighten blood vessels, lead to unhealthy cholesterol and blood pressure levels which can all lead to coronary heart disease. Nicotine constricts your blood vessels and carbon monoxide can injure the inner lining causing your heart to pump harder to compensate for the damage. Cigarette smoking increases the risk of heart attack so Eric should talk to his doctor about a program to help him with smoking cessation Also mentioned Eric eats on the run a lot, He needs to make sure he is eating healthy foods to ensure good blood and cholesterol levels.
Drinking plenty of water, and taking a multivitamin are also other life style changes that may need to occur for the treatment of Crohn’s. Stress management and mild exercise can help normalizing bowel functioning. In summary Crohn’s disease is an ongoing disease that a person will never be rid of, once it is diagnosed. Even with no cure, it is important to know that with education and research the quality of life can be improved. It is also important to regular see a physician for continuing treatment and also during severe flare ups.
3) Having teams of physicians and psychologists for early diagnosis of TBI is also another suggested idea to minimize the effects of TBI. Because most TBI cases are undiagnosed early, and patients usually suffer for a long time before diagnosed, this maybe sound like a very helpful tool as suggested by experts. -- Ways in: Exploring Your Tentative Solution we all agree that TBI Is a serious issue and if not controlled we may have to face many consequences. My first solution of course will eliminate the problem completely, but as we know, politics are too complex for this solution. My second solution may well eliminate more and more cases of TBI if number of soldiers decrease.
A stomach bug introduced to a care home can quickly spread between residents and staff. This can cause more serious illness and can complicate other medical conditions. Good personal hygiene can greatly reduce the risk of spreading infection. Some basic principles are:- Wash your self regularly and wash your hair, do not wear personal jewelry, especially when undertaking personal care, keep you clothes and shoes clean, wash your hands regularly, wash your hands after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing or smoking. Using PPE like gloves and aprons also helps reduce the spread of infection.
“Diabetes can be tackled in different ways- by insulin and diet” (Rudy, 1999, page 19) Diet, when someone had diabetes it is best for their health to cut right down on the unhealthy foods, and stick to the health foods, this is due to the effectiveness of the medication you are on. If you eat junk food and do not eat healthy then your medication will not be as effective as it could be. Sticking to regular mealtimes is also another thing that could help you feel better as it will keep your “blood glucose levels under control”. (Rudy, 1999, page 20) There are 2 types of carbohydrates, 1 that is good for controlling diabetes and 1 that is really bad, these are starchy and sugary. Sugary- this is the 1 that people with diabetes should stay clear of, this is due to the “glucose getting into your bloodstream fast, this could cause a sudden rise in blood glucose levels”.
Knowing that there is history of heart disease or cancer in my family members will make more cautious about my life style, I will need to avoid all the factors that may cause these diseases and have regular medical check ups and tests. I will have to follow a healthy diet, engage in regular physical activities, and avoid tobacco products. All of these factors can help reduce or eliminate going through the same treatment as the effected family member. 3. How might being aware of your medical family history help you?
Conclusion. The practice of hand hygiene is not just a means of important infection control but also stops the transmission of infectious diseases and can be minimized by making sure that hands are washed after useing the bathrooon, before eating, after being in contact with other patients or visitors. The best way to reduce the incidents of transmitting infections is to think about washing your hands on a regular basis and make it a rule so as to protect your own and everyones else health. 750