Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is an inflammatory chronic skin condition that is usually diagnosed among smaller children. It appears in the form of inflamed skin followed by severe irritation that causes itchiness. The specific cause of dermatitis remains undiscovered but is thought to be due to a “leaky”...
Among the various significant health care issues, pressure ulcers are the topic that deserves specific attention. Overall medical treatment improvements and increasing life expectancy figures often result in longer times spent by patients under special care. Pressure ulcers constitute a “localized injury to the skin and underlying tissue usually over...
Disorder Summary Symptoms Overview A sleeping disorder that will be discussed in this paper is obstructive sleep apnea. This is a condition that manifests in shallow or absent breathing during sleep. In some people, this condition may repeatedly occur several times per night. Mainly, this happens due to some obstruction...
Pressure ulcers are a significant healthcare problem that not only leads to severe patient outcomes but also affects the quality of nursing practice negatively. According to Gaspar et al. (2019), today, hospital-acquired pressure ulcers are a critical issue, and a specific setting has a significant impact on its frequency. This...
The brain can be considered to have three main components-cerebrum, cerebellum, and the brain stem, each having unique functions. The cerebrum is the biggest and most advanced part of the brain (Internet stroke center, n.d). The functions of the cerebrum include: speech, sensory stimuli integration, emotion, higher intellect, and control...
Introduction The New Beginnings Program is designed to help young adults with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) to find their place in society and become its full-fledged members capable of sustaining themselves. The proposed interventions and initiatives will facilitate the development of essential skills needed to adapt to an independent life,...
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic and debilitating disease that is characterized primarily by joint pain and deformities, among other systemic manifestations. It occurs when the body’s immune system erroneously targets its cells, resulting in inflammation within joint spaces and subsequent destruction of articular tissues. The disease mostly affects multiple...
The Military Health System is a well functioning organization that is instrumental in healthcare activities to U.S. Military personnel retired or active, and it works under the United States Department of Defense. It also provides healthcare for the dependents of the personnel. (Best, 2005) It is reported that there is...
Introduction Orthopedic manual physical therapy (OMPT), also known as simply “manual therapy” is a specific kind of “hands-on” treatment implemented by a physician in order to stimulate particular body parts, induce a state of relaxation in muscles and joints, and improve muscle activation and timing, among other effects. This type...
Since the laboratory analysis of Ms. G.’s case proves that wound culture is Staphylococcus aureus, standard clinical manifestations for this problem are present. In particular, these are redness on a wide area of the leg and the lesion in the form of a round yellow-red wound. The infection is bacterial;...
Tinea pedis (athlete’s foot) is a common skin infection of human feet that is caused by a fungus. Patients present with itching, scaling, and redness. Blisters are also noted in some rare cases. Although the skin disease may affect any part of human feet, the fungus often thrives between the...
Introduction Genetic diseases are becoming more prevalent in the population, research, and diagnosis. This occurs partly due to the changing environment and demographics, as well as the increasing availability of medical knowledge about these complex illnesses. Tay-Sachs disease is one of the better-known genetic disorders since it was the first...
Abstract The present research paper analyzes the prevalence, epidemiology, and financial problems related to pressure ulcers. One of the primary questions is whether a special program of nursing care can decrease the rate of bedsores’ development in the emergency department. The research is conducted at two levels, where each of...
Introduction The tympanic membrane (TM) and the thyroid gland (TG) are some of the few potential targets for physical examination during a patient’s health assessment. TM, also known as the eardrum, is one of the most important parts of the human ear. It is a thin layer of tissue that...
Introduction Although contemporary medicine has enough resources to deal with many viruses that pose a threat to human health, some diseases still cause significant complications and discomfort. Some of the ailments are triggered by enteroviruses causing acute intestinal infection with diarrhea and, as well as the inflammation of the upper...
Epidemiology Sinusitis is an indicative inflammation of the paranasal sinuses and nasal mucosa caused by a bacteria or virus. The incidence of acute bacterial pathologies of upper respiratory tract organs is quite high: according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the disease is diagnosed in 12.5 percent...
What Additional Subjective Data Do You Think the Patient Will Share? Past similar symptoms and causes of pain; Reactions to medications used; Family history of hypertension; Lifestyle preferences, including physical activities, diet, and obesity factors (Dunphy, Winland-Brown, Porter, & Thomas, 2015); Smoking or drug history; Risks of diabetes or cardiac...
Subjective Data: The patient is a 28-year-old woman who presents with frequency and pain upon voiding during the last two days. Over the past week the patient has been experiencing intense burning lower abdominal pain and vaginal discharge, which may be a sign of suppurative inflammation. Chief Compliant: Increased burning...
How to talk to a new partner about STIs and safe sex? When initiating sexual relations with a new partner, it is important to consider both “rational decision-making in sexual encounters and obscure the non-rational nature of arousal and desire and the unequal power relations that exist between men and...
Introduction Pressure ulcers that are formed due to a long stay in the supine position are common preventable hospital-acquired health conditions that may result in serious complications (Bly, Schallom, Sona, & Klinkenberg, 2016). This problem is prevalent in intensive care units (ICUs) where patient mobility is often limited, and many...
Introduction Electronic health records (EHRs) are becoming more popular in medical institutions due to their ability to make information more accessible across different departments and facilities. They standardize data such as medication orders, reducing confusion and allowing for transparency in treatments. Computerized provider order entry (CPOE) systems are employed for...
Introduction The collected health history on the patient suggests that the woman is at risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis. The latest research shows that many causative risk factors can be mitigated to prevent the onset of the disease or reduce its impact. A modifiable lifestyle aspect associated with the condition...
Case Presentation The case under analysis presents a situation with Ms. A, a young and generally healthy 26-year-old woman who is delivered to the emergency clinic. She became light-headed while playing golf in a tournament at a mountainous course. Her temperature was within the normal limits while her heart and...
Introduction Down syndrome remains one of the most commonly diagnosed genetic diseases in modern practice. Current grant sponsorship for scientific advances, updated FDA regulations for the pharmaceutical agents, and increased level of family’s involvement in the child’s care sufficiently increased the likelihood of the successful treatment. This case-report will focus...
I cannot imagine a day without taking a shower two times, before leaving a house and before going to bed. I cannot ignore this procedure because it is not only a healthy habit that improves the quality of life but a collection of amazing experiences and senses that fulfill the...
Introduction The description of the blisters in the presented case suggests that the patient has third-degree burns. According to Madaghiele, Demitri, Sannino, and Ambrosio (2014), third-degree burns are classified with white and dry blisters that are waxy or leathery. The patient’s assessment matches this classification, which means that the man’s...
Nursing Philosophies, Grand Theories, and Conceptual Models I would choose the Neuman Systems Model (NSM) for this discussion because its general features and nuances are very useful for my practice (Whetsell, Gonzalez, & Moreno-Fergusson, 2015). The key principles of the model include a holistic view of the patient, attention to...
Understanding statistics, tables, and charts offer useful insights to understand complex health problems, identifying the population at risk, developing adequate treatments, and promoting effective prevention strategies. One of the most complex health problems in the United States relates to the vast field of heart diseases, where the primary threat is...
Differentiate between bacterial and viral conjunctivitis? Bacterial and viral conjunctivitis often have similar symptoms, but they vary in terms of origin. Bacterial conjunctivitis is caused by a bacterial infection, whereas viral conjunctivitis is caused by viruses. It is also possible to differentiate between the two types of conjunctivitis based on...
Abstract Pressure ulcers are a significant health concern for patients and care providers. With high prevalence and risk of complications, pressure ulcers can harm patient health and result in additional healthcare expenditures. The present evidence-based practice review sought to synthesize evidence on the causes and effects of pressure ulcers, as...
Literature Support The importance of the issue is evidenced by numerous research works devoted to it. For instance, Balzer et al. (2014) conduct research to determine patients characteristics that impact their choices in the assessment of pressure ulcers and appropriate care. They come to the conclusion that the overall care...
Introduction Like any other major health issue, teen pregnancy has been widely studied in medical research. Most previous studies aimed to examine the risk factors for teen pregnancy, as well as what possible interventions might reduce risky sexual behaviors in adolescents, which are the primary reason for pregnancy at a...
In the article entitled Strict adherence to a Blood Bank Specimen Labeling Policy by all clinical laboratories significantly reduces the incidence of ‘wrong blood in tube’, the authors investigate phlebotomy errors that may be occasioned by poor labeling of blood specimens. This error is usually carried forward to wrong transfusions...
Strict Adherence to a Blood Bank Specimen Labelling Policy by All Clinical Laboratories Significantly Reduces the Incidence of “Wrong Blood in Tube” was published in the year 2009. The article focuses on a research exploring the occurrences of wrong blood in tube (WBIT) and mislabeled samples (O’neill et al. 1)....
Career choice and influencing factors Career in microbiology Microbiology plays a key role in the development of other branches of medicine such as genetics. In this regard, after completing my degree, I would like to pursue microbiology. Microbiology is a branch in medicine under basic sciences of medicine. It involves...
Do the statistics concerning gender and delinquency provide information about the nature of gender and crime per se, or are they a result of biases associated with the legal system? How would the issue of race be related to this discussion? In a report in Archives of Sexual Behavior Journal,...
Learning is an indispensable part of human life. Motor learning is an intrinsic part of learning, and it is hardly possible to overestimate its importance. As far as I am concerned, I have always understood the importance of motor learning, and I have been aware of some of its peculiarities....
Differentiate between bacterial and viral conjunctivitis Bacterial and viral conjunctivitis often have similar symptoms, but they vary in terms of origin. Bacterial conjunctivitis is caused by a bacterial infection, whereas viral conjunctivitis is caused by viruses. It is also possible to differentiate between the two types of conjunctivitis based on...
As the symptoms of menopause can resemble some other conditions or states of the human body, it is suggested that the patient should take a pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy (Dunphy, Winland-Brown, Porter, & Thomas, 2015). Additionally, blood tests that will indicate the levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and...
Introduction Nutrition-related issues have become a reason for concern in modern society. Although there is currently a plethora of opportunities for healthy eating, most people lack the knowledge required to create a balanced diet. Thus, they will need the assistance of a Wellness Coach Health Practitioner (WCHP). Overview Services A...
Description and Clinical Goals Jessica, 16, complains that she has had fatigue, has been pale, and has not been able to exercise as much as before for the last two months. After the administration of necessary blood tests, the patient is diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia. The first clinical goal is...
Nowadays, pain and pain-related diseases are largely treated with drugs. However, the downside of many modern drugs is the great number of side effects and interactions with other medicines. Recently, a new way of dealing with pain started to receive attention – the use of Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields. The sources...
