Medical terms

Awareness is used to tell people about a certain cause, teach how to prevent the cause from happening, and help people fund towards the cause. There are many things that are not caused diseases that have awareness months’ such as teen nonviolence dating. I believe that Epilepsy should have its own awareness month because how many people really know what it is, how it affects people, the way it is treated or how much it costs. Epilepsy is when something in your brain is triggered and when that…

How would you feel if you had an incurable illness and you couldn’t speak or move? Would your parents decide take you out of your misery? That’s what Shawn faced in “Stuck In Neutral’ by Terry Trueman. His father Syney wanted to take Shawn out of his misery. Legalizing euthanasia is a solution to the problem of a family who has an ailing member, which benefits both parties. It gives relief to the loved ones as well as the suffering victim. Yet the legalization of euthanasia supports the…

She is evidently on Plavix secondary to a past CVA. The only positive finding on initial physical exam was swelling and ecchymosis of the right knee. She underwent complete work up in the ED. CT was negative. As previously stated, her other medical history is significant for CVA, hypothyroidism, COPD, and GERD. However she is non smoker. She is really quite unclear the events surrounding…

Annabelle Bautista met with resident, Andrew Kofoed in regards to Maxient IR. Bautista explained concerns regarding to him being in out of consciousness while staff was trying got wake him up. Kofoed disclosed that he is ADHD, bipolar and suffers from really bad asthma. Kofoed also shared that he takes 5 different medications. Medications are: Ritalin-ADHD Concerta-ADHD Lexapro-Bipolar Symbicort Asthma Dymista- Steroid for sinus issue Kofoed shared that he is not a registered with disability…

states that the diagnosis of chronic fatigue must satisfy the following three elements: first, chronic fatigue must interfere with activities of daily living and work which must be an onset event that does not result from excessive exertion or other medical conditions and which rest does not improve symptoms; second, post-exertional malaise (general feeling of discomfort, illness, or lack of well-being) (Marr, 2012); and third, unrefreshing sleep. The present document addresses chronic fatigue,…

Diagnosis: Acute Pain Desired Outcome 1: Patients will have reduced pain from 8/10 rate to 4/10 for the duration of this shift. Desired Outcome 2: Patient will have no signs and symptoms of pain as evidenced by apical pulse between 60-100 beats/min, respiration rate between 12-20 breath/min, and temperature 97-100.4 F for the duration of this shift. Interventions: Response: 1. Assess patient’s vital sign and ask patient’s response to pain 2. Reposition patient every 1-2 hours to provide comfort…

Living With Crohn’s Disease Many people every year are diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. According to Crohn’s and Colitis foundation, about 70,000 people are diagnosed each year. My mom was one of those unlucky people. About 20 years ago, my mom got diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. She is in pain most days but gets through it with a positive attitude. There’s good days and bad days. There are many reasons why you get Crohn’s disease, and many medicines that can help ease the pain, but yet no…

It is very important after noticing signs or symptoms of dementia to talk to the individual's G.P about it even though we discuss early not all signs and symptoms of dementia can be specifically diagnose as dementia for example forgetfulness can be normal for ageing human beings. But is still very important to take notes and talk to the GP about it, in that case if the individual is diagnose with dementia after all test are carried out the individual can have access to help even though…

Mr. Athens along with his family has decided to return home while he makes his transition as the doctors are unable to provide any additional care for his Alzheimer’s. Upon discharge the hospice nurse has a meeting with Mr. Athens and his family to discuss what they can expect and what services can be offered to them. The first of three interventions the nurse discuses with them is pain. Mr. Athens was previously involved in a motor vehicle accident which caused him to suffer from sever back…

Shawn’s Cerebral Palsy (C.P) causes Sydney Mcdaniel, Shawn's father, to consider euthanasia. However, Shawn and his dad have very different opinions on whether it is the right thing to do. Shawn wants to live but unable to communicate, Sydney thinks Shawn is suffering and might take matters into his own hands. Through the two books you see them struggle to come to a conclusion but in the end, it’s only Shawn that is stuck in neutral. With death on the line, and incapable to interact, their two…