Category: Health & Medicine 13691

Diabetes insipidus is a disease caused by malfunctioning of the kidneys due to a lack of the hormone vasopressin. Its main symptoms are often urinating, production of an unusually high amount of urine by kidneys, and extreme thirst (“Diabetes insipidus,” n.d.). Other symptoms are colorless urine instead of pale yellow, dry skin, constipation, weak muscles,…

Discussions with the clinical site mentor about the actual performance of an organization have shown that primary angioplasty is much more effective in comparison with thrombolytic therapy when it comes to evaluating STEMI. It was also concluded that short door to balloon times dramatically improve the outcomes of primary angioplasty (PCI). My mentor, the Cardiovascular…

Table of Contents Common Myths and Barriers Regarding Breast Feeding IOM Recommendations for Supplementation for the Lactating Mothers Importance of Colostrum References Common Myths and Barriers Regarding Breast Feeding Breastfeeding guidelines are crucial for supporting mothers and their newborn infants. Due to the presence and strong influence of breastfeeding myths in numerous communities, a DNP…

While the symptoms of all anemia types are similar, it is possible to differentiate some for them and find the right diagnosis. Multiple kinds of anemia are described by an individual feeling fatigued. Thus, it can be hard to find a diagnosis in many situations. However, the case of Ms. A gives enough information to…

Table of Contents Introduction Argument for Arguments against References Introduction Scientific progress and advancements in society have significantly changed the way human beings live their lives. This situation has resulted in numerous lifestyle diseases. Many countries have over the years been able to eradicate and eliminate some of the diseases that existed initially. However, lifestyle…

The ongoing coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) has taught many people additional lessons about personal hygiene. Hand washing emerges as an evidence-based practice for preventing the spread various bacterial and viral diseases. This initiative would be appropriate for the national hand washing awareness week in December. The move is capable of delivering numerous benefits. First,…

Do you think Ms. Robaczynski killed Mr. Gessner? Why or why not? Nurses are now frequently involved in heated debates on the topic of withholding or withdrawal of treatment, and the case of Ms. Robaczynski clearly demonstrates how controversial and multidimensional the issue is. I would not state dogmatically that the nurse in the given…

Introduction At the beginning of the twentieth century, one of the most feared and dangerous diseases in most countries was poliomyelitis. Every year, it used to paralyze thousands of children temporarily or even permanently, and a significant number of them died (“History of Polio,” n.d.). The purpose of this paper is to provide the background,…

The case study presented an issue connected to the prescription of asthma treatments to a 3-year-old Kim Phan. The child was diagnosed with the disease after evaluating presenting symptoms such as tiredness, fatigue, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and nasal congestion. He was prescribed a five-day tapering course of prednisone, a Singulair 4 mg orally…

The introduction of computerized equipment in an operating room marked a fundamental milestone in the field of medicine. This has greatly improved the care and safety given to patients during the operation process; it also improves on management and efficiency of operating surgeons. A computerized operation room reduces time lost in search of operating equipment…