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NCP – Nursing Care Plan for Endocarditis

Posted: 31 Aug 2010 08:34 AM PDT

Nursing Plan for Patients with infectious diseases of the heart (pericarditis, myocarditis, and endocarditis) Nursing Diagnosis Acute pain related to inflammation of the myocardium or pericardium, systemic effects of infection, and ischemic tissue. (Myocardium).Characterized by : Chest pain that spreads to the neck or back. Joint pain Pain increases during inspiration in, do an activity, and changing position. [...]

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Why when Pregnant Often Difficult Bowel Movement / Constipation ?

Posted: 31 Aug 2010 08:22 AM PDT

Many mothers who are pregnant complained difficult bowel movement / Constipation. Is this normal? or something to do with her pregnancy. Though usually well-aja smoothly. Want to take drugs to worry about the condition of her fetus. Indeed in most pregnant women will be interference with the digestion of difficult bowel movements or constipation, this is not a concern, to worry about is if taking any drugs that [...]

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Nursing Care Plan for Epilepsy

Posted: 31 Aug 2010 08:13 AM PDT

Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes people to have recurring seizures. The seizures happen when clusters of nerve cells, or neurons, in the brain send out the wrong signals. People may have strange sensations and emotions or behave strangely. They may have violent muscle spasms or lose consciousness. Epilepsy has many possible causes, including illness, brain injury and abnormal brain development. In man [...]

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NCP – Nursing Care Plan for Rheumatic Heart Disease

Posted: 31 Aug 2010 08:08 AM PDT

Rheumatic heart disease is a condition in which permanent damage to heart valves is caused by rheumatic fever. The heart valve is damaged by a disease process that generally begins with a strep throat caused by bacteria called Streptococcus, and may eventually cause rheumatic fever. Symptoms The symptoms of rheumatic fever usually start about one to five weeks after your child has been infected with Stre [...]

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Preventing and Overcoming High Blood Pressure

Posted: 31 Aug 2010 08:03 AM PDT

To prevent high blood pressure for those of you who still have blood pressure to normal or high blood pressure to overcome for those of you who already have high blood pressure then the following practical suggestions you can do : Reduce consumption of salt in your food. If you already suffer from high blood pressure you should avoid foods that contain salt. Consumption of foods containing potassium, magnesiu [...]

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Somatoform disorders

Posted: 30 Aug 2010 11:52 PM PDT

Somatoform disorders are identified by the presence of physical symptoms for which there are no demonstrable organic findings or known physiological mechanisms and for which there is evidence, or a strong presumption, that the symptoms are linked to psychological factors or conflicts. The DSMIV-TR (APA, 2000) identifies the following categories of somatoform disorders: Somatization Disorder Somatization disord [...]

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The procedures for the use of ECG

Posted: 30 Aug 2010 07:44 PM PDT

Understanding Good way to use the tool correctly ECG Goal In order for the results of the ECG recording ECG instrument maintained its quality and well maintained Policy Use of an EKG performed only as indicated / regulations or the doctor’s instructions After use, ECG equipment should be stored in a clean and tidy condition. Procedure Position the patient lying flat set Opening the patient’s clothing an [...]

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What causes cancer?

Posted: 30 Aug 2010 10:12 AM PDT

Cancer is ultimately the result of cells that uncontrollably grow and do not die. Normal cells in the body follow an orderly path of growth, division, and death. Programmed cell death is called apoptosis, and when this process breaks down, cancer begins to form. Unlike regular cells, cancer cells do not experience programmatic death and instead continue to grow and divide. This leads to a mass of abnormal ce [...]

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What is Cancer?

Posted: 30 Aug 2010 10:05 AM PDT

Cancer is a class of diseases characterized by out-of-control cell growth. There are over 100 different types of cancer, and each is classified by the type of cell that is initially affected. Cancer harms the body when damaged cells divide uncontrollably to form lumps or masses of tissue called tumors (except in the case of leukemia where cancer prohibits normal blood function by abnormal cell division in the [...]

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CEREBROSPINAL FLUID DRAINAGE

Posted: 30 Aug 2010 09:01 AM PDT

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) drainage aims to reduce CSF pressure to the desired level and then to maintain it at that level. Fluid can be withdrawn from the lateral ventricle (ventriculostomy) or the lumbar subarachnoid space, depending on the indication and the desired outcome. Ventricular drainage is used to reduce increased intracranial pressure (ICP), whereas lumbar drainage is used to aid healing of the dur [...]

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All Long Term Care Insurance Plans Are Not the Same

Posted: 29 Aug 2010 07:46 PM PDT

If it’s at all possible financially (in terms of the premiums) and in terms of your eligibility at the time of policy application, you want to have the following benefits and features in your long-term care insurance policy. Your policy should spell out very specifically when you will receive payouts, how much the payouts will be, and for how long they will last. Keep your elimination period as short as you [...]

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Nursing Home Care – An Overview of Nursing Homes in America

Posted: 29 Aug 2010 07:27 PM PDT

Nursing home centers (also known as skilled nursing facilities) have come a long way over the past few decades. Although they’re still not perfect by any means, nursing homes today are much improved over their predecessors. In the 1950′s and 1960′s, nursing homes (or old folks homes as they were often referred to as) were scary places for senior citizens. Today that trend is changing. Although nu [...]

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All About Cardiac Care Nursing

Posted: 29 Aug 2010 07:16 PM PDT

With nearly eighty million Americans now suffering from some form of heart disease, and almost a million and a half heart attacks occurring each year, nurses who specialize in cardiac care have seen an ever-increasing demand for their services. Early and comprehensive care of such ailments as high blood pressure, stroke, and coronary disease are essential elements of life-saving medical treatment, and cardiac care [...]

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Differential diagnosis of delirium

Posted: 28 Aug 2010 11:59 PM PDT

Differential diagnosis of delirium Functional psychotic disorders can mimic the positive features of delirium, such as hallucinations. Stupor due to severe depression or mania can be mistaken for a diminished level of consciousness. Dementia Amnestic disorders, such as Korsakov’s syndrome, also occur in clear consciousness, but the cognitive deficits are concentrated in short-term memory. I [...]

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Nursing Management of Delirium

Posted: 28 Aug 2010 11:56 PM PDT

Organic mental disorders are behavioral or psychological disorders associated with transient or permanent brain dysfunction and include only those mental and behavioral disorders that are due to demonstrable cerebral disease or disorder either primary or secondary. The presence of following features requires special attention in identifying organic mental disorders: First episode Sudden onset Older age of [...]

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The Use of “Generators” in Brainstorming An Interactive- Environmental Approach to Case Conceptualization

Posted: 28 Aug 2010 11:43 PM PDT

This is an exercise designed to generate as many ideas as possible in the initial brainstorming approach to case conceptualization. An analogical model with interchangeable components, interactive currents, and concentric or otherwise related fields may add significantly to the creative output of the multidisciplinary team. There is something counterintuitive to imposing too much structure on the free-for-all brain [...]

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Assisted Living Facilities – What Are They?

Posted: 28 Aug 2010 08:12 PM PDT

Assisted Living facilities are generally for person’s 60 years of age and older. Typical candidates need assistance with “Activities of Daily Living” (ADLs), but wish to live as independently as possible. Assisted Living communities exist to bridge the gap between seniors that can live independently and skilled nursing homes. Assisted living facilities provide helpful services such as: 1. Eating, [...]

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CCRC Vs Life Care – Which Contract is Right For You?

Posted: 28 Aug 2010 08:04 PM PDT

The burgeoning senior care market has introduced a slew of new concepts and terms that are easily confused. Many people believe, for example, that life care and continuing care communities are the same thing, and they use these terms interchangeably. However, life care is actually a subset of continuing care. While the offerings may look similar at a glance, don’t be fooled. Let’s take a look at the di [...]

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Medicare Therapy Fraud – How to Combat Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy False Claims

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 09:28 PM PDT

Physical therapy is the treatment of functional limitations to prevent the onset or to retard the progression of physical impairments following illness or injury. Medicare pays for physical therapy in at least two contexts: I. Through the Part A hospital insurance benefit, Medicare pays for physical therapy as a component of skilled nursing care, in either the acute care setting or in a post-hospital skill [...]

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How to Become a Certified Nursing Aide

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 08:25 PM PDT

The person providing the hands-on care at nursing homes and hospitals is the professional Certified Nursing Aide, also referred to as the Certified Nursing Assistant or “C.N.A.” This person is considered a direct caregiver. Certified Nursing Aides also provide care for seniors in their homes as employees of senior home care agencies. Positions similar to a nursing aide which require less traini [...]

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Budgeting For Senior Care – How Much Does Elder Care Cost?

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 01:02 PM PDT

The Costs of Senior Care Options When planning for our retirement, most of us allocate money into a 401K or another savings program to take advantage of tax write-offs and to make sure we will be able to enjoy a nice lifestyle when we are no longer working from 9 to 5. We imagine using the money to supplement our monthly social security checks to enjoy vacations and other leisure activities while taking advantage [...]

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Elder Care Law – What is Life Care Planning? Part 2

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 12:43 PM PDT

Preparing for the possible costs of future impairment and long-term care is, regrettably, a task that everyone faces as they age. You may never need long-term care. This year, about 9 million men and women over age 65 will need long-term care. By 2020, 12 million older Americans will need long-term care. Four out of five older adults have a chronic condition. Losses in a person’s ability to function day to d [...]

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Federal Nursing Home Care Reform Act

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 12:36 PM PDT

A 1986 study conducted by the Institute of Medicine concluded many residents of nursing homes were being subject to ill treatment. This study fueled the efforts for reforms which became law in 1987. The Nursing Home Reform Act was passed as a portion of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987. The objective of the reforms was to ensure patients received the highest practical care to foster their mental, phys [...]

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Pro and Cons of HMO and PPO Health Care Plans

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 12:18 PM PDT

Faced with ever-increasing medical costs, selecting the best health plan for you and your family requires informed decision-making on your part. There are two basic forms of employer sponsored health plans: HMO & PPO. Both of them have distinct advantages and disadvantages that you must be aware of in order to be able to make the best decision possible. Families without a health plan receive far less preventa [...]

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