Risk Factors Heart failure occurs most commonly in clients over the age of 60, and occurs more commonly in males than females. 1. In addition to these two risk factors, which question will provide the nurse the best data about any additional risk factors for heart failure? [pic]"Do you have any chronic lung disorders?" Lung disorders, such as asthma and chronic bronchitis, are not commonly associated with an increased risk for heart failure.
Anemia is associated with chronic fatigue, impaired cognitive function, and diminished well-being. This type of anemia is seen very often in women and people that have a poor diet low in iron, women with heavy menstrual cycle, pregnant or after recent births, breast feeding, its seen in individuals that had recent major surgery, GI disease, peptic ulcers, gastric bypass patients, Crone’s disease and vegetarians and individuals with poor iron-rich intake (Jimenez, Dabsch & Gasche, 2015).. Ms. A should be admitted to the hospital for couple days, placed on oxygen therapy, type and cross for identifying the blood type she needs, obtain IV access with a large bore catheter for possible RBC transfusion, normal saline for fluid resuscitation and iron injections or IV iron therapy could be ordered by the physician. Repeated laboratory testing should be done post transfusion and periodically while in the hospital. Also knowing that Ms. A takes large dosages of aspirin, continued monitoring for any active bleeding internally, imaging testing (abdominal ultrasound, CT scan), occult blood should be done and also
Training on diabetes management is provided considering that it is quite challenging. If IDDM is not treated, it results both in acute and severe lasting complications. Long-term complications encompass kidney failure, eye damage, heart disease, foot ulcers, and stroke (Cooke & Plotnick, 2008). Acute complications encompass nonketotic hyperosmolar coma and diabetic ketoacidosis (Chiang et al.,
C) It is a fatal disorder unless renal replacement therapy is received. CORRECT CKD is fatal unless some form of renal replacement therapy (dialysis or organ transplant) is done, whereas acute renal failure has a good prognosis for the return of kidney function if appropriate supportive care is provided during the acute period. D) There are frequent exacerbations since half of all nephrons are damaged. INCORRECT Half of all nephrons are often damaged in acute renal failure. In CKD, about 90% of nephrons are typically involved.
Abstract Central lines also known as central venous catheters are an integrated role in today’s health care. They provide the means of delivering the necessary lifesaving fluids, nutrition, blood products, medications, and means for hemodialysis access. But for this convenience comes great risks of bloodstream infections that are caused by the colonization of microorganisms from the external surface on and around the devices providing a pathway while inserted or in use. These types’ central line or catheter related associated bloodstream infections are often preventable. Yet thousands of people die each year or escalates billions of debt to the health care system in the U.S. annually to fight them.
Pressure ulcers Current issues in the NHS hospitals are pressure ulcers that are known to reduce the quality of life and are a major burden of sickness creating significant difficulties for patients. It is estimated that fewer than half a million people in the UK will get a minimum of one pressure ulcer in any given year in NHS. Pressure ulcers are also known to increase risks of secondary infection and risks of death in elderly people that are in hospitals,care homes and bedbound. (NHS,N.D). Pressure ulcers affects underlying tissue and skin, caused by continuous pressure to the affected area and often from a minuet patch on the skin to a large open wound that exposes muscle or bone.
It shows that 1.8% of adult population has had a heart attack. Myocardial infarction can result in people in High blood pressure, smokers, alcohol, and oral contraceptive pills. Sickle Cell A genetic disorder that causes abnormal hemoglobin, resulting in red blood cells that assume an abnormal sickle cell, sickle cell interferes with normal blood flow, resulting in damage to the most the body system. The risk factors result in most often among people whose ancestry can be linked to sub-Saharan Africa, south & central America, Caribbean, and India showing that third largest visible minorities in Canada, behind the Chinese and South Asians. The 2001 Census reported a total of 662,200 blacks in Canada, representing approximately 2 percent of the overall Canadian population and Third largest visible minorities in Canada, behind the Chinese and South Asians.
Diabetes Mellitus Christa Hackett SOC 313 Sabrina Geoffrion June 17, 2013 Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic, incurable condition of carbohydrate metabolism that involves an imbalance of the supply and demand for insulin; it is the most common of all endocrine conditions (Laffel & Wood, 2007; Olefsky, 2001). Diabetes is a common health condition that affects millions throughout the universe. Diabetes affects millions of people in different and diverse ethnic groups. In the United States diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death. Diabetes is a growing problem in the US and it is becoming an epidemic.
An ischemic stroke is usually characterized by a reduction or obstruction of blood supply to the brain due to blocked blood vessels caused by atherosclerosis or a blood clot. Up to twelve percent of ischemic strokes often cause death within thirty days and is among the largest health burdens in developed countries. It is worth noting that the epidemiology of stroke has been changing because of several factors, with the most important being an ageing population, as well as advancements in the treatment of the condition. Stroke prevalence is projected to increase globally as the population of individuals aged above sixty-five years augments (Ovbiagele et al., 2013, p. 2363). Ovbiagele et al.
Primary Literature Assignment Physical Activity in Young Adults and Incident Hypertension Over 15 Years of Follow-Up: The CARDIA Study About 65 million adults in the US suffer from high blood pressure 1. Hypertension is a complicated disease that is caused by genetics and numerous lifestyle factors. Physical inactivity is one factor that is likely to cause a person to get hypertension 2-4. Although an adult of middle age or older have higher chances of developing hypertension, researchers are worried there might be a correlation between inactive young adults and hypertension as well. Therefore, a study on young adults is extremely important due to the many changes that a young adult goes through, such as, physical activity, weight, and many other factors linked with high blood pressure.