Essays on Condition

Worldwide mental retardation (MR) is one of the most common conditions affecting 1 to 3% of the general population. Clinically the symptoms differ from one individual to the other as it depends on the severity of the condition (Mental Retardation, 2010; Intellectual Disability (Mental Retardation), 2011; Intellectual disability, 2013). However, few common symptoms associated with MR are as follows:
- The intellectual developing milestones are not meet as expected.
- Common features shown by the individuals with MR includes unable to do the routine activities independently, impetuous, passive, causing injury to self, inconvincible, rude behavior, frustrated and suffering from ...

- The introduction or thesis statement concerning anorexia .It can be briefly be defined as a condition where most young female teenagers experience which is caused by familial issues and social implications.
- Explanation of anorexia
- Definition of anorexia
- The physical problems with Anorexia
- Media influences on anorexia
- The negative media influence on teenagers
- The misuse of the internet promoting Anorexia
- Familial influences on anorexia
- Trying to be perfect child
- Familial stress triggering anorexia
- Social implications on anorexia
- Insecurity
- Trying to fit in
- Conclusion restate thesis

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Introduction

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive brain illness that incurable. It destroys an individual’s brain slowly and affects thinking skills, memory, and ability of an individual to carry out simple tasks. “AD is one common form of dementia that eventually worsens with time” (Alterra, 2007, p.46). Dementia is a disorder of the brain that greatly affects the ability of a person to carry out daily tasks. AD begins gradually by first affecting sections of the brain that control thought, memory, and language. With time, the symptoms of the disease become worse and people may have difficulty in ...

Psychiatry in the Film Industry

Introduction
Cinema is a medium used to entertain people. It portrays many issues about the society, science and various myths. It depicts different psychiatric disorders such as suicide and drug abuse to schizophrenia and personality disorders. Gone are the days when films were used to negatively portray psychiatric conditions. Nowadays films are used for educational purposes as well as to change the negative attitude towards people with psychiatric conditions. Film portrays that even psychiatric people are geniuses and that they can solve complex problems. Mental conditions are portrayed in different ways in the film industry. Film is used to ...

ABSTRACT

Human beings deal with the reality of a world with a plethora of conditions, illnesses and diseases that threaten the health and livelihood of the population on a day-to-say basis. One such persistent disease that many Americans, both young and old, are suffering from is Crohn’s Disease. Crohn’s disease is commonly diagnosed on a regular basis all across the United States, however the reality is that medical realm does not specifically known what causes Crohn’s disease or why it has become so prevalent; some believe it is a combination of immune system deficiencies, genetic predisposition and ...

Post traumatic disorder is a mental condition that can have been classified as one of the emotional illnesses. In addition to that it is said to be an anxiety disorder which is caused by terrible frightening. It is also on record to have been as a result of occasions in life that are threatening as well as other place where the life of a person was highly unsafe. It is said to be a condition that is potentially deliberating that is common with people who have witnessed serious situation for instance serious accidents, natural disasters, terrorist incidences as well ...

Introduction

Pregnancy is a momentous event in a woman’s life. However, it can also be overwhelming because of the changes that is undergoing through a woman’s body that generally involves a significant amount of hormonal changes. Given all these physical, physiological and emotional changes, it is natural that a pregnant woman could experience significant amount of sensations and discomforts. One of the causes of this discomfort is the increase in weight that a pregnant woman has to put up because of increased appetite and the additional mass associated with the growing fetus. However, there are instances when the ...

Abstract

Three conditions were used to evaluate a replica of the Stroop effect in an experiemt where 287 participants took place. The experiment was carried out on university undergraduate students selected randomly irrespective of gender. The aim of the experiment was to replicate the basic Stroop effect. The experiment was guided by three hypotheses. First, Colour naming will be fastest when the word is a colour name and it is presented in the colour it names. Second, colour naming will be slowest when the word is a colour names and it is presented in a colour other than that it ...

Introduction

The white-headed capuchin is an animal that is usually active during the day and inhabits trees (Emmons, 1997). It, however, goes down to the ground frequently than other monkeys (Morris & Bruce, 2005). It locomotes primarily through walking on all four limbs. It resides in groups, or troops, of about 40 monkeys and its ratio of male to female adult sex, is 71 on average. With unusual exceptions, females pass their whole lives with their female colleagues. Males move to new social groups many times throughout their lifetimes, moving for the first time between the first 20 months and 11 ...

VTE Nursing Research

Venous Thromboembolism
Introduction
Venus thromboembolism (VTE) is a condition that includes both pulmonary embolism (PE) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT). DVT commonly occurs when blood clots in deep veins normally in the pelvic veins or in the legs. However, VTE is common any vein in the human body. Patients who develop VTE have a 35% to 65% chance of dying from it. It is important to research on Venus thromboembolism (VTE) because as the third most common cardiovascular disease, it is a leading cause of mortality and mobility worldwide. VTE results from slowing of the blood flow (stasis), damage ...

Value Based PurchasingIntroduction

2007 is considered to be a very important year in the medical field for both medical institutions and patients. This is a time when these Centers that provide both Medicare and Medicaid services (C.M.S) embarked on initiating a program that would ensure higher quality practices in the field (Dlugacz, 2009). The program was dubbed the value-based purchasing program (Dlugacz, 2009). This program was initiated I a bid to directly connect the efforts made by both Medicare and Medicaid facilities towards ensuring quality care for their patients.
In order to measure and also achieve the higher quality expected, the value-based ...

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) which is also refered to by the public as Lou Gehrig's disease is a neurodegenerative disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. It is a form of motor neuron disease, which is rapidly progressive ...

Vitiligo is a disorder due to depigmentation of the skin. This is an acquired disorder characterized by patches of hypo pigmented patches on the skin and mucous membranes. This disorder is commonly linked to autoimmune conditions such as abnormalities of the thyroid. In this condition, the melanocytes, the cells responsible for manufacturing melanin are destroyed and unable to produce adequate melanin. Melanin is the pigment that produces skin color. This causes white patches and de-pigmented macules to occur in different parts of the body including mucous membranes and the retina. The hair growing in areas affected by vitiligo also ...

Abstract

There is a great need to understand the relationship between Neuroscience and Psychopathology. The understanding of Neuroscience and Psychopathology can be attained by a consideration of the causation of a psychological disorder like Schizophrenia. Pointedly, nature and the environment role-play in the causation and manifestation of various psychological disorders. Understanding the manner in which factors such as genetics and the surrounding environment affect the etiology of various disorders is considered an important step towards gaining an understanding neuroscience behind psychopathology. Based on the information presented by three journals with regards to the causation of schizophrenia, this paper seeks to ...

Introduction

This research paper compares and contrasts the views of professionals with respect to fibromyalgia; whether it is of psychological or physical nature / origin. Having conducted the following research and studied the views of others, especially those who we would all hope should know – the medical professionals, the view of this researcher is that fibromyalgia is more psychological in nature, even though that opinion is changed considerably from the view that was almost universally held in less enlightened times, when referring to a condition as having psychological causes was interpreted as implying the person was suffering from a mental ...

Executive Summary

“Be Different: My Adventures with Asperger's and My Advice for Fellow Aspergians, Misfits, Families, and Teachers”, is written by John Elder Robison. This is a bestselling memoir of the author, who was born with Asperger, when there was no mechanism to diagnose this condition. By that time he got to know about this condition, he had developed some unique strategies to deal with this condition. He identified his strengths and turned them into opportunities for himself. This book is unique in a way because it has been developed with a positive thought. It does not consider this syndrome as ...

Schizophrenia is a very serious mental illness that is characterized by serious disturbance in the sufferer’s thoughts, perception, behavior and even imagination and perception. When looking at it critically, schizophrenia happens to be an umbrella diagnosis that covers several mental disorders. But what contribute most to this condition are the depressive and anxiety disorders which people experience in everyday life (Jones & Buckley 2006). Some of the common symptoms include hearing of internal voices, believing that other people might harm the sufferer and this will always leave the patient fearful and very much withdrawn. According to the Substance Abuse ...

Pedigree Case Analysis

A verified pedigree can help in the determination of the most likely pattern of inheritance of a single-gene disorder in a family. Pedigree analysis also has relevance to the determination of approaches to testing, assessment of recurrence risks, and in some instances, prognosis (Leonard, 2007). The purpose of this paper is multi-pronged. It will analyze the pedigree of a family with the aims of identifying the pattern of inheritance of a trait, additional information required, other relatives at risk, and alternative explanations for the condition.

Additional Information Required

The pedigree illustration provided does not depict the presence of the condition in the ...

Psychology

Introduction
ASD or Autism Spectrum Disorder and Autism are two general terminologies that pertain to a group of people that have disorders when it comes to the development t of the human brain. Autism has various degrees in which they are characterized. The characterizations of this brain development disorder were being studied based on the person’s social interaction, repetitive behaviors, and both verbal and non-verbal form of communication. The autism disorder and autism itself have been merged into one diagnosis umbrella of ASD (autismspeaks.org). With all the behaviors being shown by persons that have these conditions, common aspects ...

Xerostomia and How Dental Hygienists investigate it

Xerostomia
We live our daily lives by doing the usual things we do such as going to work or school, walking, running, eating, and even talking. We do understand how our body enables us to do these things. However, many people may not be aware that the last two activities that were mentioned such as eating and talking may be hard to do if there is something lacking in our system. A person can talk clearly because of the saliva that helps him smoothens his throat. Thus, we can be able to chew and swallow our food with the ...

After several attempts trying to secure an appointment with Dr. Blarney H Paul, a medical practitioner in the field of psychiatry, I finally got a chance of interviewing him about pedophilia. He was a charismatic man and welcomed me cordially on my arrival.
Dr. Paul started by defining what pedophilia was all about. According to him, pedophilia is a psychiatric disorder in which an adult experiences a strong sexual attraction towards under aged children especially children who are 11 years and below. He went on to demystify the condition by saying that it mostly affects men more than women. ...

Pancreatic Cancer

PANCREATIC CANCER
History of Pancreatic Cancer
Cancer of the Pancreas is a malignant neoplasm coming from transformed cells occurring in tissues that form the pancreas. In the United States, this cancer is the fourth most general cause of cancer-related fatalities in the United States. There are several types of pancreatic cancer and the most well-known type is the adenocarcinoma. The person who discovered this condition is still unknown. However, physicians from the ancient Greece, Egypt, and China accepted this condition and recognized as a condition with unacceptable effect. Moreover, these people from ancient times may seem to be unaware ...

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Problem 1
Opportunity Cost
- Define the term “Opportunity Cost”
Opportunity cost is the value of the foregone mutually exclusive alternatives. When choice are to be made between several mutually exclusive alternatives in terms of decision making, opportunity cost is the value of alternative that is forgone due to selection of some other alternatives. Generally, opportunity cost is the value of next best alternative that can be achieved with same input. For example: George had $2 in his pocket which is enough to buy either a cup of tea or a cup of coffee. Among them ...

Multiple sclerosis

Introduction
In order to understand the situation to be addressed and discussed in this case study, it is necessary to start by understanding the medical condition in question. Also referred to as disseminated sclerosis, multiple sclerosis is an inflammatory disease, commonly found in young adults, which leads to the damage of the accumulated fatty sheath of myelin, in which case, demyelination results. Demyelination is the occurrence of diseases of the nervous system, which comes as a result of the scarring of the myelin fat, leading to impaired conduction and coordination of the nerves. At the same time, it is ...

Introduction:

Bipolar disorder as defined by the National Institute of Mental Health is a brain disorder that causes a patient to experience unusual mood shifts, activity levels, energy, and the ability to go on with day-to-day activities (Mondimore, 1999). The disorder is classified according to occurrences of the intense moods, that is the excitedly and joyous moods, normally referred to as manic state, and intensely hopeless and depressed states known as the depressive state. The patient can also experience prolonged moments where both states occur simultaneously. These moments are characterized by irritability and changes in energy, behavior, and sleep. The ...

Summary

The Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a type of anxiety disorder which is mainly associated with obsessions and compulsions in the patient’s mind. The obsessions that linger in the patients mind include thoughts, images and impulses that repeatedly preoccupy the mind and make the individual feel out of control. The patient on the other hand does not find the ideas pleasant but finds them intrusive and realizes that they do not make sense. Karen was obsessed with ideas that some calamities might have befallen her children. However, when the children came back home, she realizes that nothing had befell ...

Cerebral palsy or the medicinal name static encephalopathy is the group name used to explain a band of chronic movement disorders which affects body and muscle dexterity. These disorders are generally caused by injury to some areas of brain. The difficulty in movement can diverge from just visible to exceedingly severe.

Cerebral palsy is not a hereditary disorder and there exists no mechanism to predict the chances of baby to suffer from this condition. Cerebral palsy can’t be diagnosed at birth and is identified within the initial three years. ...

Abstract

In the movie Still Alice, Alice, a successful woman, after being diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's Disease (AD) loses almost all she had. Alice’s case doesn’t typically fall under the traditional age bracket for the onset of Alzheimer’s because she is only 50. However, the symptoms she displays clearly fall under the earlier DSM-IV criteria of diagnosis. Under the new DSM-5 criteria, she would still be a fit case for Alzheimer’s because she has been experiencing a gradual decline in her autonomy. She loses control over her speech, mobility and motor functions until she becomes ...

Introduction

Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive condition that is caused by the mutation of the cystic fibrosis trans-membrane conductance regulator. The mutation affects the absorption of chloride ions which impairs the movement of sodium and water at the cellular level. This results in production of abnormally thick secretions that cause inflammation and damage to the cell. This affects the functioning of the organs. It is one of the most common genetic disorders that affects Europeans. Statistics indicating that one out of 2381 people in the United Kingdom suffer from the condition.
The complexity of the disease calls for a ...

Military veterans have post-traumatic stress disorder which affects their lives, mentally and even physically. These conditions are treatable and their lives can run smoothly and normally. The rationale of this paper shall be to examine how PTSD conditions affect the military veteran and evaluate brain and physical effects associated and establish ways of treating these conditions.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) refers to some psychological consequences due to exposure to or having being confronted with experiences that were stressful which to the person was highly traumatic. The experience involves threatened or actual death, threat to psychological and or physical integrity. ...

Causes and Motive behind negative attitudes toward overweight individuals

Various factors including nutritional and health problems can result to an overweight condition. Being overweight does not make one different from others; however, individual who presents this condition suffers stigma due to people’s attitude regarding the state. Overweight people find it hard to suit in the public because of their body figure, which they consider unfit. There are many reasons why overweight people face stigma. Initially, these people experience stigma because of their own self-esteem. Obesity is a situation that comes to people without their attention although, behavioural attributes of the people may often result to this condition ( ...

Question 1 – Critically discuss the initial history taking and assessment of Mr. Markantonakis

In every medical procedure, regardless of the type of medical practitioner (e.g. Nurse, Physician, Physiatrist, Physical Therapist, Paramedics), it is standard, at least in most medical centers that an initial history taking, assessment, and evaluation is performed. Aside from helping the practitioner paint a bigger picture of the patient’s condition and diagnose, and do medical procedures based on this document, medical documents such as this serve as protection for the patients (or in this case, the patient’s family), and the practitioner, should an unexpected death of exacerbation of the patient’s condition that would lead to a ...

Autism is a complicated development disability that belongs to a group of developmental disabilities known as autism spectrum disorders. It involves delays in development of very crucial skills such as ability to converse effectively, ability to socialize and to form relationships.
This condition presents itself within the first three years of a person’s life and children with this condition may also have behavioral challenges and intellectual impairments. The fact that this disorder affects each child differently forms the basis of its naming. It is believed that the condition is due to neurological disorder that affects a person’s ...

Abstract

In this condition, which affects one in every 8,500 people the chest and/or abdominal organs have their position inverted on the saggital plane, constituting a perfect mirror image. The relations between the organs are the same, so normally it won’t bring any harm to the patient with such condition. The onset of the situs inversus begins in the embryonic stage, when the tubular structure that will be the heart forms its loop.
However, there are situations of heart defects associated with this condition (or of other organs) and such represent much more severe risks for the patient. ...

Background information

According to the United Nations, homelessness has become “an increasing social and public health problem worldwide”. There are various states of homelessness. Absolute homelessness refers to “conditions of persons without physical shelter”. Relative homelessness refers to a state in which one has some form of physical shelter but the shelter does not meet the required health and safety standards. For instance, it has poor sanitation and access to water is limited or non-existent. Estimates reveal that over 100 million individuals are homeless worldwide. In the United States of America, the US Department of Housing ...

Cystic fibrosis

Introduction

Cystic fibrosis is a chronic illness that affects children. This medical disorder is also known as Mucoviscidosis and it is an inherited disorder, which is autosomal and recessive in nature. It affects two major systems (respiratory and digestive systems) in the children. Recent evidence has shown that disorders affecting the lungs are one of the highest causes of increase morbidity and mortality rates in the children (Pizzignacco & Lima, 2006). Associated complications are the major issues in cystic fibrosis. Technology and advancement in health care system has helped in reducing the associated mortality and morbidity because the disorder can ...

There is a wide range of things that could affect the normal working environment in a public or government workplace. Disability and its underlying personal & interpersonal, and physical & emotional issues serve as some of the best examples. The local or state government has provided public and government workers the necessary protections so that their rights may not be compromised should they receive maltreatments and encounter issues of prejudice in their workplace because of their disability.

This is a case of David Milligan, the acting chief of human resources of a state university-owned library. David Milligan currently faces a problematic ...

INTRODUCTION

Modern society is surrounded on a daily basis by toxins and pathogens, along with the potential development of any number of diseases and disorders, all of which can be harmful to people and, in some cases, lead to their inevitable death. However, nothing is more difficult and disturbing than when the individuals afflicted are children. Diseases that specifically affect children have garnered as great deal of dedicated research and study. One of the most harmful of childhood ailments that can have permanent and long lasting effects is Rachitism, or as it is commonly known today, Rickets. This childhood condition ...

Abstract

The element of teacher bias in the education institutions is of great significance to the educational development of the students. It is important in the sense that it provides insights into the role of the integration of the students and the teachers for educational success. Research has been conducted to determine the potential effects of the teacher bias on the educational achievement of the students. This research encompassed both the qualitative and the quantitative methods in identifying these concepts. Classroom observations were conducted for the research and results drawn and analyzed from the data. The results of this research ...

Alzheimer’s is a condition that affects the brain. It leads to damage of brain cells. This condition progresses, and it leads to memory impairment. Scientists believe that this condition results because of an accumulation of beta amyloid protein. This protein leads to death of the nerve cells. The condition mostly affects people above the age of 65. This condition is not a normal part of ageing.

Causes of Alzheimer’s disease

Age is the largest contributing factor to developing Alzheimer’s condition. As the age of the person increases, the chances of a person developing the condition increase. Other risks factors of Alzheimer’ ...

Section One:

Background Information
Bipolar disorder, which is also known as the Manic-depressive illness. It is a disorder in the brain that triggers unusual changes in mood, activity levels, energy. It as well hinders the ability for a person to go about with their daily tasks. Bipolar has very severe side effects if it was not discovered in time. It may lead to poor relationships with other people, poor work relations with colleagues, poor performance in the workplace or at school and can lead to the victim committing suicide. The bipolar disorder can, however, be treated, and the people with the ...

Cultural Overview

Leila is a woman aged 34 years old. She is of Haitian descent, and she resides in the State of Connecticut. She is married with four children: two girls and one boy. She is also five months pregnant. Leila lives with her husband and children in the same house. In addition, her Uncle and two siblings also reside in the same neighborhood as she does. They meet quite often and even share some meals together. Leila also has no friend apart from members of her ethnic group. Besides, she spends little time with her friends. The only people with ...

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Professional socialization is considered to be the driving force towards the development of one’s knowledge, values and skills that are necessary in building a professional career. The transition from the role of a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to a registered nurse (RN) carries with it the responsibility of maintaining the criteria for a high standard of profession in nursing. A profession carries with it the individual responsibility of practicing the proper knowledge necessary to meet the qualifications of a professional in order to enjoy the privilege of practicing the profession. The criteria of the nursing profession is ...

(Professional/nursing care plan)

Introduction

- A brief introduction to setting and the chronic health condition

Critical application of a chronic disease model of care used to inform self-management.

Articulation of short and long term goals.
Identification and critical examination of specific strategies/interventions to support self-management.
Identification of the tasks/actions necessary to complete each strategy, as well as who will
Conclusion
- Examination of the effectiveness of the self-management plan (i.e. how the achievement of goals will be evaluated)

Abstract

This report contains a self-management care plan for a diabetic patient with an associating chronic condition. A brief introduction to the setting and chronic health condition will be outlined. Critical application of the Stanford chronic ...

Introduction

When we hear the word dyslexia, the first thing that comes to mind is that, “Oh, Tom Cruise had it!” We also mention other celebrities such as Orlando Bloom, Cher, Steven Spielberg, etc. Oh yes, Steve Jobs also suffered from it (Famous Dyslexic People, p, 1). We often thought that they have had an insurmountable amount of disability yet we really never know what it is. At best, we often feel the admiration for these people because despite the disease, they have become successful. However, what exactly is dyslexia? Is it really difficult to overcome? How could people overcome ...

Many people around the world suffer from schizophrenia. It is a long-term illness which, unfortunately, has no cure. However, there is affective treatment available for the condition. Being diagnosed with schizophrenia can be a traumatic experience for an individual, especially as there is still such a stigma attached to the condition in the media. There are many possible causes of schizophrenia, and more research is being done constantly in order to learn more about its triggers and how to treat it in the most effective way.
According to the Royal College of Psychiatrists (2010), “schizophrenia is a mental disorder ...

Part One

One of the specific assessment measures that were applied in this study includes the attention condition. In this assessment measure, the participant was presented with leisure activities and work materials. The paraprofessional denied the participant attention by reading a book with the back turned to him. Unless tantrum behavior was demonstrated by the participant, the paraprofessional continued to deny him attention. In an instance where the participant demonstrated tantrum behavior, the paraprofessional gave a reprimand (Mueller & Sterling-Turner, 2005).
The other specific measure used was he escape condition where the paraprofessional gave task demands involving handwriting activities. A procedure containing ...

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Literature Review

Introduction
Dentistry as a branch of medical science has successfully and uniquely combined the principles of human science and the art of healing. The dental profession in particular has changed during the past years due to the review of scientific evidences that emerged in the health fields and medicine that rely on systematic approach. The findings from several literatures suggest clinical practices and other relevant concepts pointing out the recommended frequency of visits to dental practitioners for various types of patients. This includes patients suffering from oral cancer, periodontal diseases, and caries risk. In addition, ...

Psychology

Pedophiles are increasingly becoming more prominent in mainstream society and their methods are ever getting more devious and more deadly with each passing day. Pedophilia is however a condition with proven genetic inclinations and as such can be considered as a condition which one is born with as opposed to developmental characteristics which are entirely dependent on a person’s lifestyle. This research questionnaire is based on pedophilia as a condition as well as pedophiles and their activities in main stream society. The paper also focuses on the perceptions of society on pedophilia and how different people relate to ...

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a condition that results in changes in the brain and affects the memory of individual as well as other mental abilities. The disease has many effects on the brain of an individual and as it progresses so does its effect on the individual’s life and those around him or her. The historical evaluations of the disease provide a basis for understanding the disease better and the approaches that may help in combating it. This when coupled with current research provides relevant information that can help understand how it affects the brain (Perry, 2013).
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INTRODUCTION

Autism is one of the most prevalent conditions suffered by many young people. The important question is, does the prevalence represent an epidemic or is it simply been misdiagnosed, under-diagnosed, or over diagnosed? Autism does not manifest in every child the same way and to the same degree; this has earned in the title of a Spectrum disorder, which means that it has a broad range of diagnosis under the umbrella of autism (Web MD 1). In the past people who were perceived as abnormal was simply labeled insane, today we are much clearer at differentiating between different conditions. ...

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Patient Initials: _N/A___ Age: ___52 years old_____ Sex: __Male______
Subjective Data:
Patient has been complaining of chest pain. Manifested signed of labored breathing and excessing perspiration suggesting signs of exertion. Chest pains also seems to radiate to neck as it intensifies.

HPI (History of Present Illness):

Patient has reported to have experienced angina symptoms four days prior to hospitalization. Patient defers seeking medical attention in the belief that the physical symptoms were simply the result of stress and would eventually be relieved after bed rest. Patient was not active as a result of non-activity particularly relating to work.

PMH (Past Medical History—include current medications, any known allergies, any history of surgery or hospitalizations):

Patient has no known ...

Abstract

Pericarditis is an inflammatory disorder of the serous pericardium. The condition can caused by prolonged drug abuse, recent heart attack, chest trauma, heart damage, severe kidney failure, alcohol abuse, and autoimmune disorders. This paper presents an analysis of pericarditis that result from prolonged drug abuse although some generalities about the condition also contribute to the search for solutions to the condition. The paper explores the clinical manifestation of the condition as chest pains and pericardial rub or noise. A caregiver can help the patient to sit in an upright posture or give analgesics to ease the pains as methods ...

Introduction and overview to the grand nursing theory

According to Masters (2012), the nursing profession is one of the fields of healthcare that has had tremendous evolution ever since Florence Nightingale begun writing notes. Theories have evolved, and models flourished; one of the theories is Myra Levine’s conservational theory (Masters, 2012). Initially, the theory was aimed at teaching students the major concepts in nursing degree education regarding new approaches to daily nursing activities. She aimed at diverting the nursing education from procedural oriented education practices and lay focus on vigorous problem-solving and personalized patient care.
The conservation theory aims at promoting adaptation and enhancing wholeness under ...

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) refers to a mental health condition, which is often triggered by a terrifying event experienced or witnessed by a person who develops the condition (Thomas, 2011). In essence, an individual who develops the condition (PTSD) may suffer because he or she was the one who received the harm or the harm was on a loved one or the person in question was just a witness of a terrifying occurrence as stated earlier. Usually, people suffering from the post-traumatic stress disorder feel frightened or stressed even when they are out of the danger (Thomas, 2011). Some ...

Abstract

This paper answers four questions. In addition, through a case study, the paper illustrates considerations made in order to prioritize care given to hospitalized patients. A case study is given of six patients with various complications and care needs. The paper points out that those with airway problems are usually considered first for care delivery before other patients with other conditions. This is because airway problems pose more acute danger than other conditions. In this case, the paper gives a case study of patients with various complications and how the complications are managed. In addition, the paper, through another ...

Introduction

One of the most debilitating conditions women (and some men) experience in life is post partum depression (PPD) after giving birth to a child. Ongoing research of this emotional and mental disorder continues providing medical and psychological professional practitioners with tools for earlier diagnosis, identifying women and mothers to be more prone to this condition, prevention, and intervention options. This academic exploration of PPD provides discourse on these characteristics connected to a better understanding of this affliction effecting women's health including emotional signals, biological factors, and other pertinent indicators. The discussion includes symptom identification, unexpected dynamics, as well as ...

Human beings undergo several developmental stages for a complete lifespan. People develop from the time of conception until they finally die. As children grow, they are faced with health challenges in their lives. These health challenges can contain if parents take up their responsibility as parents. Some of the challenges can be contained before they pose danger to the child. Obesity for example is a disorder that faces many children worldwide. It is a condition whereby the victim has overweight and accumulates more fats in the body. This condition affects about a quarter of American population. The most common ...

Dear Grandma,

I would love to assist you with all your doubts about the kit you are planning to use but let me first clarify in simple words some important biology concepts that are crucial to understand how the kit may work. One of the most important achievements of modern biology is that we are able to see whether we have a predisposition to a medical condition. The very molecule that stores information to replicate life, i.e., the DNA also has the ability to inform us about the possibilities to experience some sort of malfunctioning that would end up in a ...

Pickard (2011) looks at what personality (PD) disorder is. In doing so, she first looks at the definition, where the condition is defined as a pattern of behavior which significantly varies with the expectations of an individual’s culture. It can be manifested through a combination of two or more factors manifestations which include affectivity or the insensibility, range, liability and appropriateness of emotional response. There is also the cognitive aspect which includes the manner in which people interprets himself, other people and events. The third aspect involves the interpersonal functioning which is the relationship between an individual and ...