A patient’s disorder.

Your first patient has a cardiovascular problem. Use the cardiovascular medical word elements chart from your textbook to develop at least 10 medical terms that would be appropriate for use in evaluating a cardiovascular complaint. Make sure you list at least 3 tests and 3 procedures having to do with your patient’s condition. Your second […]

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The social determinants of health.

Discuss social determinants of health. What are they and how do they contribute to the development of disease? Describe the chain of infection. What are some ways community health nurses can break this chain? Provide specific examples. Sample Solution

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The diagnosis of erysipelas and cellulitis.

A 79-year-old male presents with a fever. Upon assessment, it is noted that he has a large reddened area on his left calf. It is warm and tender to the touch. Compare and contrast the diagnosis of erysipelas and cellulitis. Which is the correct diagnosis? Why? Sample Solution

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A patient’s assessment

A patient is admitted to the emergency department complaining of lower back pain. An MRI and CTA scan have been ordered. Findings indicate that the patient has an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Part I – Describe the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, and predisposition(s) of an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Part II – Why were an MRI and […]

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