Cardiomyopathy and Congestive Heart Failure: Case Study #2 GCU Pathophysiology and Nursing Management of Client's Health NRS 410 V Cardiomyopathy and Congestive Heart Failure The main function of the heart is to pump blood to meet the needs of the body. Heart failure occurs when the heart doesn’t have the ability to pump enough blood to the different parts of the body. This can occur if there is any defect in the heart muscles or if it becomes weaker due to some other factors. When this happens the kidney receives less blood to filter. The extra fluids build up in the legs, lungs, liver and around the eyes.
Liver – Major role in dealing with the nutrient products of food digestion. Detoxifies harmful substances in the intestines. Involved in recycling red blood cells by breaking them down. By product is bile, which is important in the breakdown of fats. Produces essential proteins and clotting factors for the blood and regulates metabolism and cholesterol.
Unfortunately the disease is a chronic illness that just ends up getting worse as time progresses. Some people end up with failure so severe that none of the treatments work and surgery or even a heart transplant is their only option. References Congestive Heart Failure Causes, Symptoms, Treatment - Congestive Heart Failure Stages - eMedicineHealth. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.emedicinehealth.com/congestive_heart_failure/page5_em.htm Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Treatment - Congestive Heart Failure - HealthCommunities.com.
If this fails, a pancrelipase and sodium bicarbonate solution may be instilled in order to "digest" the clog. Metabolic complications: Metabolic complications of enteral nutrition are similar to those that occur during PN, although the incidence and severity may be less. Careful monitoring can minimize or prevent metabolic complications. Refeeding syndrome: Refeeding of severely malnourished patients may result in "refeeding syndrome" in which there are acute decreases in circulating levels of potassium, magnesium, and phosphate. The sequel of refeeding syndrome adversely affect nearly every organ system and include cardiac dysrhythmias, heart failure, acute respiratory failure, coma, paralysis, nephropathy, and liver dysfunction.
1.1 Renal function/failure Most people know that a major function of the kidneys is to remove waste products and excess fluid from the body. These waste products and excess fluids are removed through the urine. The production of urine involves highly complex steps of excretion and re-absorption. This process is necessary to maintain a stable balance of body chemicals. The critical regulation of the body’s salt, potassium and acid content is performed by the kidneys.
Like many illness, there are different classifications of DI. Central Diabetes Insipidus is the most common. Damage to the pituitary gland causes a disruption of the standard storage and release of ADH. Another form of DI is Nephrogenic DI. This is the result of the kidneys being incapable of responding to ADH.
The breakdown of the membranes of these structures, affect the function of his heart cells because lysosomal enzymes which are normally bound safely inside vesicles will digest the plasma membranes and the membranes of the organelles. D.) Predisposition means that Joseph inherited vascular disease. Dna is in the nucleus of the cell. We need DNA to replicate or repair our cells. Also, cytosol is the site of chemical reactions needed to maintain cell structures and allow cell growth.
Stores and concentrates bile 19. Filters the blood coming from the digestive tract. Detoxifies chemicals and metabolizes drugs, secretes bile and makes
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
What is causing Ms. Jones’s kidney disease? There are three main causes; drop in blood flow to kidneys, damage from medicines, or sudden blockage that stops urine flow. I will have to say the blockage that is stopping her urine flow is causing the kidney disease. 4. What are possible treatment options, and what is the prognosis?