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The spinal tap shows a majority of the leukocytes are neutrophils, which is a sign of meningitis. In addition, a low glucose level in the CSF is a sign of meningitis. A normal glucose level in the CSF is anywhere from 50-80 mg/dL, where Heather’s was at 18 mg/dL. Elevated blood white blood cells are also a sign of infection; normal white blood cell count is anywhere from 4,500-10,000 WBC/µL. Heather’s WBC count was at 18,000 WBC/µL.
| Evidence-Based Practice & Applied Nursing Research Performance Task: 1 | Article | Rarey, K., Shanks, R., Romanowski, E., Mah, F., & Kowalski, R. (2012). Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Endophthalmitis are Hospital-Acquired Based on Panton- Valentine Leukocidin and Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing. Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 28 (1), 12-17. Retrieved from http://ehis.ebscohost.com | Background or Introduction | The researchers addressed the introduction by detailing the most frequent cause of bacterial endophthalmitis after penetrating trauma to the eye, or after ocular surgery, which is Staphylococcus aureus. It was noted that Staphylococcus aureus can be divided into 2 groups
(for example physician, case management, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, dietary, etc) What information should the nurse provide? The physician will order testing such as blood test and urinalysis to determine presence of infection and what type of bacteria is present. The physician may prescribe medication or bladder irrigation to treat the infection. The nurse will administer the medication and explain the medications: how pt should take when to take and what pt should be aware of as far as side effects and anything that should be
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Preoperative Shaving EBT1 Task 1 Skye Sauls Western Governors University Critique of a Nursing Research Article A1. Article Adisa, A., Lawal, O., & Adejuyigbe, O. (2011). Evaluation of two methods of preoperative hair removal and their relationship to postoperative wound infection. Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 5(10), 717-722.
Task 1 Hand Hygiene Compliance Task 1 Hand Hygiene Compliance Sharon Elfenbaum Western Governors University EBT1 Task One A1. Article A2. Graphic Article | Kowitt, B., Jefferson, J., & Mermel, L. A. (2013). Factors Associated with Hand Hygiene Compliance at a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital.
Although epoetin alfa has helped with end stage renal disease (ESRD) anemia significantly, there continue to be patients with ESRD who have anemia despite the use of epoetin alfa. This paper will address the administration of ascorbic acid and its effectiveness in increasing hemoglobin results in patients who are not responding to epoetin alfa use alone and will also discuss the adverse effects found in the addition of ascorbic acid. This paper will also summarize the research study used to obtain the information and discuss its significance in nursing. Background of Study The questions the researcher asked when researching this topic were. 1.
(e.g., Lisinopril 20 one tab po every day/ACE inhibitor) | How are the medications related to the patient’s condition & pathophysiology of the disease? | What is the usual dosage?Is the patient's dose within normal limits? | What are two or three major nursing implications of this drug? (i.e. need to monitor K+ levels) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | List patient's meds, classification & dosage.
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