Patient Case Studies Samples That Help You Write Better, Faster & with Gusto

Background

Decision making is an important factor that physicians assess during each patient visit with some cases calling for further evaluation of their capacity to make decisions based on their abrupt change of mental status. Cases of patients who make hasty decisions regarding treatment options as well those with previous history of capacity to make decisions are the ones physicians target for assessment. There are four aspects of abilities a patient should undergo in order to determine whether or not they can decide what the best clinical option is necessary. The first thing that needs to be assessed is the Continue reading...

Sepsis is a health condition that is caused when infection-fighting chemicals that are released into the bloodstream triggers the inflammatory responses in the body. The state of inflammation is capable of causing organ system failure due to damage. Prolonged sepsis may lead to low blood pressure, which may eventually lead to death. Health care associated pneumonia is the institutions that tend to give attention to pneumonia people. Pneumonia is a health condition that affects the lungs and other respiratory organs.
Patients diagnosed with this condition have a difficult time in breathing; consistence coughing and at times they cough more Continue reading...

Question A: contrast between the altered physiological changes seen with the normal thyroid physiology

The normal thyroid physiology is indicated by certain biomarkers. In this case, the serum level of hormones free triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) indicates whether the thyroid gland is normally functional or not. According to the result of the lab test carried on the patient, a significant deviation of the serum levels of thyroid hormones from the normal level has been noted.
First, the free T4 level of the patient was found to be 5.4 picomoles per litre (pmol/L). The reference range of T4 is 9-25 picomoles per litre (Vanderpump, Tunbridge, and Bayliss, 2008). The reference values represent the Continue reading...

Locus of Control and

Cognition

Locus of Control and Cognition

Introduction
The following scholastic dialogue provides a case study conducted with the client permission to present the work in this academic exercise in development of this case study report form of a client suffering performance anxiety and seeking CH as a treatment according to the precepts of locus of control and cognition. This document includes the profile and history of the patient in determining and creating the foundation for prescribed best practice in an academic environment (Defazio et al 2010) centred on the locus of control and cognition with applied hypnotherapy for treating performance anxiety reported by the Continue reading...

Introduction – case background

Patient safety and patient centered care is the basis of today’s nursing practice. In this present case, a residential patient of dementia at an intermediate level, aging about 80 suffered a fall in her care home with multiple injuries on her face and subdural hematoma and died consequently.
The patient is mentally capable of self-preservation, fully alert with clear speech and has hemiparesis of right side. She was bound to wheelchair but can move her left leg a little and her left arm fully. The patient, considered by the nursing home has much risks of falling.
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Failure to adequately assess and monitor the Patient post-operatively resulting in Patient’s Death

The plaintiff in this case of medical negligence is the decedent while the principal defendant is a Nurse. There are multiple co-defendants in this scenario, however, most of the negligent action case comments, and recommendations are limited to the main defendant that is the nurse.
The decedent who is a 67-year-old male underwent a surgical procedure that involved the total replacement of his right knee. This was a major surgery, and he was immediately taken to the Post Anaesthesia Care Unit where he underwent further treatment. Post-operative pain management was effected by the insertion of an epidural catheter. The Continue reading...

This paper outlines a clinical experience that involved below the knee amputation of a 64-year-old male patient.

Medical History of the Patient, Assessment, Medication list and Recommendations
The clinical condition of the patient in question was right foot osteomyelitis with ascending cellulitis. The procedures performed during that exercise involved right below the knee amputation with wound vacuum placement. There were a number of past factors that precipitated the BKA procedure. The 64-year-old male patient had different co-morbidities, and he had undergone right fifth toe amputation for gangrene. Later, it was found that the patient had osteomyelitis of the forefoot that was accompanied by swelling and cellulitis of the lower extremity. There are different medications that could Continue reading...

Answer – Case 1:

In this study, the clinical decision has been impacted from the intuitive / pattern reasoning because the doctor is only capable to observe the patient’s presentation and only tangible aspects of the illness are found i.e. HR, BP, RR, Temperature and BGL. The clinical expert is linking the patient’s current condition with his medical history and due to the lack of equipment at present, the clinical expert has indicated the basal crackles in lungs and no symptoms are identified for the heart problem. The clinical expert is not able to conduct the in-depth diagnosis of the current Continue reading...

Evidence Based Nursing Practice

Introduction
Nursing has a strong tradition that focuses on different ways of knowing how to provide excellent care. According to Carper’s theory, there are four significant patterns that define nursing which include personal, ethics, empiric and aesthetic patterns. Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a standard procedure that provides nurses with a method that they can use to critically appraise and scientifically prove evidence for the delivery of quality health care to a particular population (Barry, 2014).
Evidence-based practice has an empiric way of knowing and focusing on the methods of critically applying and appraising available research and data to Continue reading...

2.5 patient care during a strike
In any working environment, the employees are entitled to the optimization of salaries and wages for the work they do. Organizations that employ them have a moral obligation to see to it that these employees are working in a pleasant environment, have equipment that guarantee proper work is done and are paid well for the work they do. In this case, nurses working in any hospital are also guaranteed exactly that. In the event that nurses have stricken, there are two things that should be considered. 1. Are the nurses in a union Continue reading...

Introduction

Celiac disease (CD), also known as gluten enteropathy, is a life-long gluten-sensitive autoimmune disorder of the small intestine that affects genetically susceptible people all over the world. The disease is triggered by the consumption of gluten, which is a protein complex, typically found in barley, wheat, and rye. The disease affects the villi of the small intestine, preventing the body from absorbing nutrients, primarily fat, calcium, iron, and folate. In celiac disease, the body begins to attack itself whenever a genetically susceptible person eats gluten. At least 0.6 to 1.0% of the population worldwide is affected by this disease ( Continue reading...

A preliminary evaluation of the medical history of the patient presented in the case study curtails the possibility of disease present to congestive heart disease. Symptoms such as shortness of breath or dyspnea, fatigue, and urinary incontinence are some of the common manifestations of congestive heart failure plus its complications. Ruling congestive heart disease in as the main culprit in the patient’s condition, the shortness of breath she experiences may be attributed to the possible pulmonary edema or water retention in the lungs which obstructs normal respiration and causes difficulty and shortness in breathing (Gillespie, 2006). Aside from Continue reading...

The reasoning pathway that the two crew members have taken was largely based on the clinical signs and symptoms that Sam exhibited the past few days and the moment that they arrived to address the situation. Some of the most pertinent and clinically relevant findings in this case were the fact that the patient has to regularly take Ventolin just so he can have comfort; plus the fact that Ventolin intake presents only with limited success. Ventolin, for the record, is a commonly used inhalant by patients who have asthma or any other airway obstruction-related diseases. This information alone, Continue reading...

Essay

Chamberlain College of Nursing
This Paper was prepared for_________ taught by___________
Introduction
The primary goal of telenursing is delivering nursing care with the use of telemedicine technologies in the environment where the participants are geographically separated. The studies show telenursing is used in chronic, pediatric, coronary, psychiatric, obstetric, orthopedic, neurologic, rehabilitative and newborn care (Grady & Schlachta-Fairchild, 2007), with impressive results like improved glucose profile of diabetes’ patients, symptoms’ reduction in cancer care, minimal requirement for intravenous infusions in ICUs (Williams, Habbard, Daye & Bardenn, 2012; Lashkari et al.,2013;Petitte et al.,2014). Telenursing is appreciated by patients for continuous Continue reading...

Summary

A 72-year-old woman, the plaintiff, had received care for acute back pain as a result from a fall. Medical history included pain management and therapy. She had end-stage renal disease and was receiving hemodialysis. She was to be transferred to a separate, co-defending facility, to finish her therapy before returning home. Prior to this, the facility noticed the defendant was prescribed to different doses of morphine to be administered twice a day, equaling for separate doses of morphine. They contacted the on-call nurse practitioner (defendant). The defendant instructed the facility to label the correct prescription and dosage, and not Continue reading...

In my opinion health care in 2025 will see a continuance in improving technology, improved delivery methods and lower costs for services. A visit to the emergency room illustrates the tech savvy changes and cost cuts. A patient enters the first set of doors and is asked to swipe their health card to enter the service room. The quick sweep of the electronic strip attached to the card has already begun the process of opening the patient’s full health records. As the patient walks in the door a display of individually packaged sterile swabs are found near the Continue reading...

A 35 year old female, Mary, works as an electrical engineer and presents to the office for evaluation of a new rash on her face. Mary states she has had the rash for about 1 week and denies using any new soaps, detergents, lotions, environmental toxins, medications, and foods that may cause an allergic reaction. The rash appears across her face and bridge of her nose. Mary states the rash appeared after she had spent a week hiking and camping in the Appalachian Mountains. She also states that the rash is itchy and painful. Mary denies trying anything to Continue reading...

Considering Mr. P’s condition and circumstance, write an essay of 500-750 words that includes the following: Describe your approach to care. Recommend a treatment plan. Describe a method for providing both the patient and family with education and explain your rationale. Provide a teaching plan (avoid using terminology that the patient and family may not understand).

Response:

Cardiomyopathy is an illness of abnormal heart muscle that leads to heart failure and can be treated; however, often incurable (Mayo Clinic, 2014). The treatment of the patient depends on the type of cardiomyopathy, the severity of the symptoms, complications, age, and Continue reading...

MARKET RESEARCH: PROMOTION OF CUSTOMER LOYALTY

Market Research: Promotion of Customer Loyalty

Besides location of a medical practice there are several other factors that determine the configuration of a medical office. Unlike a business office, a medical clinic is more complex because of the need for examination rooms, medical equipment, storage space, doctor’s offices, rest room, dining room, waiting room and so on. The opening of a new medical clinic for the above clientele must also take into account traffic issues and its visibility. Also of consideration is the commute time for workers to get to the clinic. Some of the workers may want Continue reading...

1. Develop a research question or purpose of the study

The research question for the study is:

Will introducing better meal options in the hospital help in increasing patient satisfaction?
The purpose of the study is to collect data in order to investigate whether patient satisfaction at the hospital is improvable if patients receive more flexible meal option.
2. Selection of subjects for study (what is the sample)
The target population for the study will comprise of patients, doctors and nurses at the hospital. Due to limiting funds and time, only a small number of respondents shall, be selected from the target population, while upholding the Continue reading...

The patient was a forty-one-year-old man. He reported to the doctor’s office complaining that he was suffering from abdominal pain in the right upper quadrant of his torso. It was apparent, just by looking at the patient that he was overweight. Quick measurements revealed a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 34. This BMI level indicated that the patient had a potential for obesity. This finding was not only alarming in itself but could also be an indicator for further underlying health issues. An investigation of the patient’s medical history revealed that he had suffered from and sought Continue reading...

Models of Interdisciplinary Geriatric Care Teams

Interdisciplinary team is a collaboration of groups from various sector of healthcare with diverse education and training so as to perform one task with perfection. The group can include social workers, nutritionist, nurses (both practitioners and registered), pharmacists, therapist, clergy and doctors. Team members do work together to coordinate delivery of efficient of services to patients (Flaherty, 2014) In Geriatric Care Team is the same as the Interdisciplinary team the members are concerned with looking at several aspect in patient life. Some of the aspect that the teams ascertain on the patient life making sure that the patient as Continue reading...

Bone grafting is a surgical procedure intended to replace missing bone tissue in the human body in the event of a fracture or surgical removal due to cancer or in case it has become infective in some other condition. There are several options for replacement of bone tissue in the body. The methods include auto graft (replacement using bone tissue from another part of the person’s body), allograft (from another person) or the use of synthetic bone (for example Nova bone).In this case I would opt to replace the patient’s jaw bone using an auto graft, Continue reading...

Good Health Hospital has suffered an outbreak of E. coli with six cases currently reported. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has recommended the investigation start in the hospital kitchens since E. coli is commonly transmitted through ingestion of contaminated vegetables and delicatessen meats. After discovering the current suppliers of vending services cannot verify sanitation protocols for their products, the hospital has received a recommendation that alternative vending services be found ss a precaution due to the severity of the cases and the potential for further spread. In addition, hospitals operating in the Tampa Bay area have reports of Continue reading...

Background

The case in hand is about a patient, Mr. Armitage, who is a 50 year old man of aboriginal descent with a 5 year history of poorly controlled type two diabetes mellitus. He was diagnosed with this condition in 2004 after experiencing symptoms suggestive of hyperglycemia for 2 years. He is a married man with two adult children. He is a self-employed man owning and managing a small grocery store in a regional shopping center. He has a family history of coronary artery disease, with his father having died from myocardial infection (heart attack) at the age of 78 Continue reading...

Introduction

Despite the risks and limitations, interoperable Electronic Health Record (HER) system continues to attract organizational interests due to its promise of process efficiency, permanence of health records, patient privacy, and secure operational environment (McGinn, et al., 2011). These characteristics had positive impact to the organizational profitability and, in the Medical Center, redound positively to employee benefits and development.
Expanding the implementation coverage of the EHR system to the Center’s entire medical system, to cover the non-hospital care units (e.g. pharmacies, coordinated care, etc.), normally presumes a thorough testing of the existing EHR system in the medical areas and Continue reading...

Decision making: intuitive/pattern recognition and analytical reasoning

The lady’s condition cannot be maintained using regular pain relievers. From her medical history, it is true that her underlying condition is beyond the experienced abdominal pain. Her medical history of feeling nausea, bloating and feeling unwell points to a much serious condition. Analyzing the situation thoroughly, it is prudent that the lady visits a hospital for further medical checks and ultimately specialized care. The lady may have called the ambulance to take her to a hospital because she was in immediate medical need owing to the fact that her medical history point to an existence of a Continue reading...

HYGIENE IN WEALTHY NATIONS MAY INCREASE

Introduction p. 3-4
Physiology of Alzheimer’s Disease p. 4
“Friendly” Microbes p. 4-5
The Hygiene Hypothesis p. 5-6
The International Impact of Research p. 6-7
Age-Standardized Data p. 7
Bacterial Introduction During Oral Care p. 7-8
Skeptics of the Hygiene Hypothesis p. 8-9
Conclusion p. 9
Bibliography p. 10
Hygiene in Wealthy Nations May Increase Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
1. Introduction:
Thousands of people are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease worldwide every day (WorldLifeExpectancy 2011). Patients change behavior, hallucinate, and lose the ability to talk, think, and remember their lives (Alzfdn.org 2015). Alzheimer’s is not a Continue reading...

Pathophysiology and Quality Use of Medicines

Question 1:1- Diagnosis and rationale
The possible diagnosis is syncope due to heart failure and low blood pressure. The low blood pressure could be related to a combination of digoxin and other antihypertensive medications. Syncope is caused by low blood flow to the brain due to low blood pressure. It is characterized by a sudden quick onset, brief and spontaneous recovery (Gaynor, 2011). These were the signs and symptoms manifested by Mr. Morrison. My rationale for congestive cardiac failure relates to syncope because syncope is usually associated with some underlying cause. Patients react to hypertensive medications and congestive cardiac Continue reading...

Human Resource Management

I) Conceptual Model Linking the three variables
The successful recovery of cancer patients is mainly dependent on three independent variables namely: 1) quick and correct diagnosis by the doctor; 2) careful following of instructions by the nurses; and 3) peace and quiet in the vicinity. All these three factors are independent of each other but when taken together can produce a positive end result. After getting the correct diagnosis of the doctor right away, the doctor will prescribe procedures and medicines that should be strictly followed by the patient, with the assistance of the nurses who will provide the Continue reading...

1.0 Introduction
Cabarrus Memorial Hospital (CMH) began operation on July 26, 1937. The original hospital had 50 inpatient beds and 19 employees. In 1940, the hospital expanded to a 150 bed facility. A second expansion occurred in 1951 and bringing bed availability to 339. Mr. Cannon, the manager of Cannon Mills, prepared the hospital to provide employees with superior human services. Cabarrus Memorial Hospital had expanded the accessibility of symptomatic and remedial cardiovascular administrations to the group (Swayne, 2008).
Cabarrus Memorial Hospital was devoted to providing staff with quality training. They were a partner of Duke University Medical Center, Continue reading...

According to Rosen and Reuben (2011), it is not sufficient to just procure a traditional medical assessment for the elderly patient population. It is also imperative to consider the influence that cognitive, social, functional and psychological issues have on their general health, especially when they have comorbidities (Rosen & Reuben, 2011). In this respect, the evaluation plan for Mr. Smith will entail the traditional medical assessment as well as the functional status of the patient. One of the tools that will be used in the evaluation of Mr. Smith is the traditional medical assessment as part of the geriatric assessment Continue reading...

A 63 old women was brought to the emergency unit, late night. Her partner was concerned that she is acting crazy. The patient has complained headache during the day time and was ill. She awakened at late night and was confused, repeating strange words that made no sense. No history of smoking, alcohol or illicit drug use noticed in the patient. The patient had no recent surgeries, or drug allergies.
On physical examination, pulse 106, BP-150/- respiration 19/minute and oxygen saturation 97% on room air. Temperature was 38.3C. The patient did not cooperate for physical examination and reacted briskly Continue reading...

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Aspergillus

PART 1:
Patient History:
A 27 year old male who is a construction worker by profession presented in the clinic with complaints of nasal obstruction and inability to breathe. He has been generally well but develops runny nose every now and then with persistent cough. He also complaints of headache and feeling of pressure built up all over his predominantly around the nose and eyes but never felt significant pain. He also mentions that his flu has always stayed for almost forever and seldom goes away even after Continue reading...

Applied Final Case Study Project Introduction A psychological disorder refers to a mental state or pattern that causes harm to an individual to the point that the individual is not able to perform his duties as he is required to or even live an ordinary life (Bolton, 2009). Psychological disorder can also be called mental disorder. There are many mental disorders; therefore it is important to determine the right type of disorder that a patient is suffering from. Many people fear asking for help due to the fear of what other people will think of them. However, this should Continue reading...

Abstract

The researcher highlights that the key pros of new billboards placement from the perspective of Crestview Hospital are substantial increase in brand visibility / recognition and greater advantage in establishing new clientele. The only demerit is the high threat of competitive rivalry from Briarwood Hospital as its marketers will initiate aggressive marketing communications to ensure their public reach and sustain existing market share. Briarwood Hospital should opt for opening a second branch within Oakland city at any strategic destination to enhance its public reach followed by service portfolio extension and price reduction strategies. Briarwood should adopt an extensive online Continue reading...

NURS 5305 Adult Management

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Differential Diagnoses Assignment Answer Sheet

Medical Diagnosis and ICD-9 Code(s):
Differential diagnosis 1:
Diabetes Mellitus ICD-9 250.0 (CDC Classification of Diseases-9)
Differential diagnosis 2:
Hypothyroidism ICD-9 244 (CDC Classification of Diseases-9)
Differential diagnosis 3:
Urinary tract infection (UTI) ICD-9 599.0 (CDC Classification of Diseases-9)
Differential diagnosis 4:
Cushing Syndrome ICD-9 255.0 (CDC Classification of Diseases-9)
Nursing diagnosis:
Uncontrolled hyperglycemia
Initial Treatment Plan:
Diagnostics/Laboratories:
Hemoglobin A1c.
Urea, Creatinine & Electrolytes.
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), Free T3 and Free T4.
Urine detailed report (D/R)
Urine culture and sensitivity (C/S)
Lipid profile
Liver function test.
Treatment:
Initiation of anti-hypertensive according to JNC-8 guidelines ( Continue reading...

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QUESTION 1:
The possible causes for the symptoms described in this case are urethral stricture, prostatic enlargement and partial outflow obstruction of urinary bladder.
According to Huether and McCance (746), diagnosis in such a case is based on good clinical history, thorough examination and laboratory investigations. Uroflowmetry and multi-channel urodynamic testing is used to assess the urinary tract for obstruction. Digital Rectal Examination (DRE) should be done along with laboratory levels of Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA). For specific testing, Ultrasound Prostate with post-voidal Continue reading...

1. Introduce the case with an overview of Emanuel Medical CenterEmanuel Medical Center (EMC) is 344 bed hospital located in Turlock, California (about 100 miles East of San Francisco). Founded in 1917, by two pastors of the Swedish Mission Church EMC was established to serve the local community regardless of race, or religious beliefs. The three goals of EMC are “caring for their customers and each other; providing clinical, operational, and service excellence; and growing revenue, facilities, and people” (Ginter, Duncan, & Swayne, p. 678). The hospital is divided into three units a 150-bed acute care unit, a 145-bed skilled Continue reading...

Study Program

While it is universally evident that alcoholic liver diseases—suggestive by the name as well—are caused by alcohol, risk factors for it are still being argued and disputed. Some studies claim that ultimate risk factors for alcoholic liver diseases are still unknown or largely undiscovered while others have determined only excessive alcohol intake as the only risk factor that actually substantially causes alcoholic liver diseases (Huang, Yang, and Kao, 2011:1; Jackson and Gleeson, 2010:66). While it is true that excessive alcohol intake is the major risk factor for alcoholic liver disease, one study has also enumerated other various Continue reading...

The situation at Good Health Hospital has become a bit overwhelming ever since the outbreak of E. coli in Ward 10 on the second floor. It appears that there are six (6) cases of the disease. To better understand the situation, communication with the CDC has revealed that this particular bacterium can be found in many everyday items. The CDC recommends that investigation begins in the hospital kitchens, since E. coli can be transmitted via contaminated vegetables, as well as delicatessen meats such as salami and other cold cuts. The following table shows the number of cases identified so Continue reading...

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Blood Biochemistry

Electrolytes are present inside the body in various compartments and their concentrations are kept under strict control owing to their major role in electric potential. Movements and exchange of the ions causes alteration in the polarity of the cell and its membrane. This dynamism in polarity ultimately compels the electrical potential to reach the threshold to elicit and sustain action potentials. In a normal milieu, this process is done several times whenever signals are received from higher centers to generate an action potential. In this Continue reading...

Jessica is a 32 year old female who is employed as a math teacher who entered the ER with a friend for an evaluation of sudden decrease in vision in her left eye. Jessica denies any trauma, injury, tearing, redness, or exposure to chemicals. She states she noticed the decrease in vision this morning when she woke up and since then it has progressively worsened. She states she has had some blurring of her vision that started about a month ago. Jessica attributes the blurring to becoming overheated, as it resolves when she enters a cool, air-conditioned environment. She Continue reading...

Project Assignments

P1. The MVCH study team is currently in the first two methodical steps of the systems development life cycle, which is planning and analysis. Part of the planning step includes the identification of four critical success factors (CSFs) – medical care quality, operating costs control, capital costs control and skilled personnel recruitment and retention, alongside short and long-term objectives for each of them – purchased item cost reduction, greater staff scheduling efficiency, lower liability insurance costs and volunteer services expansion. As the foregoing are identified as goals of the MVCH study team to overcome financial challenges and malpractice insurance, the following Continue reading...

An arrhythmia is any heart rhythm that is different from the normal sinus rhythm that is controlled by the heart’s atrioventricular (AV) node (Lévy & Olshanksy, 2013). The AV node, located in the upper portion of the right atrium, contains specialized cells that participate in automaticity of the cardiac muscle; the cells of the AV node control the rhythm of the heart on their own by releasing specific action potentials (Lévy & Olshanksy, 2013).
Patients present with symptoms that are common in other disorders, such as heart palpitations, dizziness, lightheadedness, syncope, chest discomfort, dyspnea, high blood pressure, and Continue reading...

Numerous ethical issues can be associated with healthcare departments and the medical field. However, the ethical issues that are crucial to the medical field are gender and race. The two issues largely play a part in ensuring that the medical ethicists concern themselves with issues related to beneficence, autonomy and justice. Some of the principles applied in such cases involve informed consent, multiple births, genetic cloning, surrogate mothers and abortion. In this case, the paper will be tackling healthcare issues related to race which deals with Hispanics and gender, which deals with women.
Relationship and expectations for the Hispanic Continue reading...

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According to Kumar, Abbas and Aster (2015), when there is deprivation of protein and calorie in the body, muscular proteins are utilized to yield energy to keep functioning the cellular machinery. This leads to marked muscle wasting and give rise to the condition called as cachexia. It is more commonly seen in patients with long-standing debilitating inflammatory disease or with a neoplastic lesion nurturing inside the body.
According to Mohan (2010), cachexia manifests in individuals with advanced disseminated neoplastic lesion or chronic illness and it is brought about Continue reading...

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Differential Diagnosis

Past Medical History: No significant medical history.
Social History: No Smoking or Alcohol Consumption.
Hospitalizations: None.
Surgeries: None.
GEN: Well nourished, slightly obese female
Allergies: No Known Allergies
Problem: leg numbness and tingling from time to time; feeling thirsty and tired.
Differential Diagnosis: Multiple Myeloma
Discussion: Neurological test suggests of patient’s decreased peripheral sensation, which is contributing factor to mental fogginess and confusion. This is one indicative symptom for multiple myeloma as brain bends much activity on the production and release of plasma cells (Greipp et al., 2005). Signs and symptoms of multiple myeloma Continue reading...

What type of Cause related products to be chosen for an advertisement? Which medium is used to aware people regarding the cancer and precautions to be taken to overcome disease? What organizations need to visit for organizing an event to introduce products to the concerned people? How marketing campaign will be effective in introducing new products and their usage for patients?

Critical factors:

Awareness Campaigns
Awareness for the disease is very important as most of the people are unaware of its symptoms and its causes. The cause-related strategies of marketing applied by the company between the organization and CBCF requires many Continue reading...

As people continue to age, various factors make them vulnerable to disease. Indeed, the biological processes continue to wane down with use. Certainly, this makes their immune system weaker and thus prone to disease. This paper focusses on pneumonia. Specifically, it describes the possible nursing interventions for the illness especially among the old people. The client in focus is a 60-year-old male diagnosed with pneumonia in the process.

Synopsis

This paper considers nursing interventions from two broad perspectives. These are the client-focused interventions and the practitioner-focused interventions. Ideally, the former refers to interventions that bring direct improvement to the client. Continue reading...

Identify and describe the problems in this case?

One of the biggest problem identified in this case study was the enormous cost of keeping the old system of preparing, storing, retrieving and updating of medical records. The article stated that the government allocates at least 18% of tit annual GDP to account for this service. In addition, the article also mentioned that the system is compromising the efficient health care delivery service because of the time it takes to retrieve, access and update a patient’s medical record. As a result medical requests often overlaps and physicians are forced to order unnecessary prescriptions. Finally, delivering immediate medical Continue reading...

The American Red Cross is one of the United States premier humanitarian organizations, dedicated to ease human suffering especially during emergency situation. The organization was founded by Clara Barton on May 21, 1881 in Washington D.C and has since then provided relief to other people. One of the American Red Cross program is the blood collection, processing and distribution. This program was first introduced during the Second World War by Dr. Charles Drew, in order to saves the lives of the American soldiers who were wounded in the battle field. After the war, a nationwide blood donation plan was Continue reading...