Category: Disease

Table of Contents Subjective Findings Objective Findings Pathophysiology of the Patient’s Disease Process References Subjective Findings The subjective data used in nursing diagnosis typically refers to the visual examination of patients and their reported symptoms. In this case, subjective data included in the diagnosis was the reported shortness of breath and difficulty breathing that the…

Introduction Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a very common lung disease often caused by smoking, fumes, and a polluted environment. Sometimes, genetics can determine a predisposition towards COPD. Although the disease can be treated in many hospitals and the mechanisms for its diagnosis and treatment are well-known, the readmission rate for COPD is over 20%…

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a combination of chronic conditions that impact the individual’s ability to breathe normally. This paper presents a case study of a patient who came into emergency room (ER) with severe shortness of breath and wheeziness. COPD was diagnosed and treated. The patient maintains a range of other co-morbidities. He…

Table of Contents Introduction Screening Vaccines Education Initiatives Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) place a significant economic and healthcare burden. It has been determined that over 35 bacterial, viral, and parasite infections are sexually transmissible (Chesson et al. 203). Approximately 2.4 million instances of sexually transmitted diseases were reported in 2020, according…

One theme consistent in the three studies is that patients with coronary heart disease (CHD), even those in the youngest age brackets, frequently experience comorbid conditions. A second common theme is that CHD treatment can alleviate symptoms and prevent complications. The third constant theme is that CHD symptoms can be ameliorated and heart function enhanced…

Table of Contents Research Synthesis Missing Information Approaches to the Problem Pharmacological Treatment Non-Pharmacological Approaches Approaches to the Treatment of Condition The rationale for the Selected Treatment Option Plan for Follow-Up and Referrals References Research Synthesis Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is understood as a progressive life-threatening illness characterized by an inflammatory component, a violation…

Target Group: CKD Patients and the Healthy People 2020 Objectives Patients with renal failure are the target population the needs of which will be addressed in the course of the study. Particularly, adult representatives of low-income Hispanic families will be considered during the analysis. The identified goal aligns with one of the primary objectives of…

Table of Contents Introduction Hypothesis Testing the Hypothesis Diagnostic Methods for the Disease Treatment of the disease References Introduction A disease is a condition of the body in which some abnormality occurs which may, in turn, cause pain, distress, or discomfort. Diseases may be spread through various micro-organisms, which include bacteria and viruses among other…

Introduction Sickle cell disease is a problem that can be encountered by newly-born individuals. This disease has been explored by scholars and has been reported to shorten life expectancy. The current report is aimed at producing an approximate plan of action for a definite patient who has been diagnosed with sickle cell anemia at birth.…

When Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) begets acute exacerbations, symptoms deteriorate, and patients experience breathlessness and overall reduced quality of life. A lot of resources go into ensuring that COPD patients receive the necessary care to lessen the exacerbations. There has been a paradigm from the traditional management of COPD with the development of new…