Facilitating a 2nd Year student who is assisting in leg ulcer redressing including compression bandaging. Abstract Part of the role of the mentor is to “facilitate the selection of appropriate learning strategies to integrate learning from practice and academic experiences” (NMC SLAiP Standards 2008). Assessing and carrying out leg ulcer dressings is a vital part of working as a community nurse and this report describes how I as a mentor facilitated a student to assist with this activity
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DRUG STUDY Prescribed and Recommended Dosage, Frequency, and route of Administration ; tab OD, oral Generic Name Brand Name Classifications Mechanism of Action Indication Contraindication Adverse Reaction Nursing Responsiblities Sodium Bicarbonate Arm & Hammer Baking Soda, Neut, Soda Mint Acidifiers and alkalinizing Restores buffering capacity of the body and utilizes excess acid. >cardiac arrest >metabolic acidosis >systemic or urinary alkalinization >antacid >Contraindicated
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Iron Deficiency Anemia Gretchen Tai see Chamberlain College of Nursing NR 281 Pathophysiology Professor Patton 29 May 2015 Iron deficiency anemia is a common easily treated condition that occurs if you don’t have enough iron in your body. The word "anemia" usually refers to a condition in which your blood has a lower than normal number of red blood cells. Red blood cells are responsible for the transport of oxygen and removal of carbon dioxide (a waste product) from your body. In iron deficiency
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from strongly acidic on the luminal surface to neutral at the mucosa.” The absence of sufficient bicarbonate ions makes the mucus layer of the stomach susceptible to erosion, potentially leading to the development of peptic ulcers. It is important to note that peptic ulcer susceptibility can be exacerbated by
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being on a ventilator. These strategies included: elevation head of bed to 30-45 degrees (prevents aspiration), daily sedation vacation and assessment of readiness to wean (can lead to a more rapid weaning of the patient off the ventilator), peptic ulcer disease (PUD) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prevention. Through the use of the VAP bundle and collaborative care with regular daily rounds on all ventilated patients regarding the progress,
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loops. 8. A 60-year-old male presents with GI bleeding and abdominal pain. He reports that he takes NSAIDs daily to prevent heart attack. Tests reveal that he has a peptic ulcer. The most likely cause of this disease is: Inhibiting mucosal prostaglandin synthesis. 9. Prolonged or severe stress predisposes to peptic ulcer disease because: Of reduced blood flow to the gastric wall and mucous glands. 10. A 50-year-old male complains of frequently recurring abdominal pain, diarrhea, and bloody
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Medical Bulletin VOL.14 NO.11 NOVEMBER 2009 Management of Peptic Ulcer Bleeding Dr. Carmen Ka-man NG MBBS, MRCP, FHKCP, FHKAM(Medicine) Associate Consultant, Department of Medicine and Geriatrics, Princess Margaret Hospital Dr. Carmen Ka-man NG This article has been selected by the Editorial Board of the Hong Kong Medical Diary for participants in the CME programme of the Medical Council of Hong Kong (MCHK) to complete the following self-assessment questions in order to be awarded
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Peptic Ulcers and Its Treatment Introduction Peptic ulcers are open sores that develop in the stomach lining. It is also develop in the lining of duodenum, or esophagus as a result of erosion that formed by acidic digestive juices which corroding the lining of the digestive system. There are three types of peptic ulcers, which are gastric ulcers, duodenal ulcers and esophageal ulcers. Gastric ulcers are ulcers that develop inside the stomach. Duodenal ulcers are ulcers that develop in the upper
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Peptic Ulcers: * A peptic ulcer is a sore (hole) in the lining of the stomach or duodenum because the protective mucus that covers the lining has weakened. The tissues become inflamed due to the contact with hydrochloric acid in the stomach * Peptic ulcers cause nausea, loss of appetite, and abdominal pain. * Peptic ulcers begin when bacteria called “Helicobacter pylori” attach to the wall of the stomach and prevent the area from producing the protective mucus. * Ulcers can be treated
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adrenal corticosteroids -also get gastric ulcers with the meds you take Correct fluid and electrolyte imbalance, weight loss , bronze face Cushings- corticosteroid excess, mostly ACTH secreting pituitary adenoma, weight gain, moon face , treatment is to normalize hormone secretion (Nizoral), hydrocortisone or prednisone-causes ulcers- may be needed Titration before stoping steroids- taper off and take with food – matacium or potassium Blood test for ulcer disease- hemoglobin hematocrit Hyperthyroidism---
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