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...
