The immune system
The human body without some sort of protection system would not be able to endure the many pathogens than we come in contact with on a daily basis. That is why we have an immune system. What is the immune system and what are its functions? According to stanfordchildrens.org, the immune system is a complex network of cells and organs that protect the body from infections that may enter through what we come in contact with. This may not seem like a big role, but it is basically a shield for the body that helps us stay healthy. The immune system plays such an important role, but just like everything in the body, sometimes disorders may occur. Regardless of disorders that can happen with the immune system, the CNA must know …show more content…
To know how to care for a patient’s immune system, one must first know how it all comes together.
The immune system is a network of cells and organs that work together to defend the body. According to livescience.com, the immune system is the second most complex system that the body has, aside from the nervous system. The anatomy consists of the lymph nodes, the spleen, bone marrow, the thymus and white blood cells. All of these cells and organs work together to form the immune system that protects our body even though they all have different functions.The lymph nodes are pea shaped organs that produce and store cells that fight off bacteria and infection. Lymph nodes also contain a clear fluid that carries those vital cells throughout the body. The spleen is an organ that holds white blood cells and also regulates amounts of blood that flows through the body. …show more content…
One very important role of the CNA is providing person centered care to each patient. A patient with MS has a long list of symptoms that the CNA must know how to handle. One of the biggest roles a CNA has to fill is the emotional aspect of a patient having an illness. The nurse aid must not only keep track of signs of infection or abnormal behavior, but they must also learn how to support and listen to the patient when needed. As with all disorders and patients, the CNA is advised to encourage proper hydration and nutrition as well as encourage regular movement when possible. Since MS is a disorder that affects the immune system, it is very important for the CNA to try to keep the patient’s immune system as healthy as
The human body without some sort of protection system would not be able to endure the many pathogens than we come in contact with on a daily basis. That is why we have an immune system. What is the immune system and what are its functions? According to stanfordchildrens.org, the immune system is a complex network of cells and organs that protect the body from infections that may enter through what we come in contact with. This may not seem like a big role, but it is basically a shield for the body that helps us stay healthy. The immune system plays such an important role, but just like everything in the body, sometimes disorders may occur. Regardless of disorders that can happen with the immune system, the CNA must know …show more content…
To know how to care for a patient’s immune system, one must first know how it all comes together.
The immune system is a network of cells and organs that work together to defend the body. According to livescience.com, the immune system is the second most complex system that the body has, aside from the nervous system. The anatomy consists of the lymph nodes, the spleen, bone marrow, the thymus and white blood cells. All of these cells and organs work together to form the immune system that protects our body even though they all have different functions.The lymph nodes are pea shaped organs that produce and store cells that fight off bacteria and infection. Lymph nodes also contain a clear fluid that carries those vital cells throughout the body. The spleen is an organ that holds white blood cells and also regulates amounts of blood that flows through the body. …show more content…
One very important role of the CNA is providing person centered care to each patient. A patient with MS has a long list of symptoms that the CNA must know how to handle. One of the biggest roles a CNA has to fill is the emotional aspect of a patient having an illness. The nurse aid must not only keep track of signs of infection or abnormal behavior, but they must also learn how to support and listen to the patient when needed. As with all disorders and patients, the CNA is advised to encourage proper hydration and nutrition as well as encourage regular movement when possible. Since MS is a disorder that affects the immune system, it is very important for the CNA to try to keep the patient’s immune system as healthy as