what else do patients need to avoid when being treated for TB?
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alcohol because of its effects on the liver
is there a cure for ankylosing spondylitis?
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no-as the spine becomes stiffer and stiffer there is more respiratory
compromise-we can only treat symptoms
s/s of ankylosing spondylitis
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stooped posture (kyphosis), pain, uveitis-inflammation of the middle layer
of the eye leading to redness, blurry vision, and pain
venous ulcers
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swelling, really red/dark wound bed, a lot of drainage, think about how the
blood is just sitting stagnant
nursing interventions for ankylosing spondylitis
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monitor pain and monitor respiratory, patient safety
s/s of pneumothorax
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depends on the size of the pneumothorax: chest pain, absent/ diminished
breath sounds on effected side, tachypnea, agitation, air hungry,
restlessness, cyanosis if 02 is extremely compromised, tracheal shift to
contralateral side
s/s of HF to report to dr
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gain of 2-3 lbs per day or 5 lbs per week, worsening SOA with activity,
increased swelling in extremities
Raynauds medication
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Ca channel blockers- if on for raynauds and don't have HTN then they still
need to check their bp because it can cause hypotension
what do individuals with OSA complain of
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insomnia, waking up several times throughout the night and cannot go back
to sleep, chronic fatigue, somnolence- excessive day time sleepiness
, s/s of angina
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chest pain, tightness, weakness, SOB, N/V, feeling of impending death
pericarditis labs
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elevated WBC, elevated ESR/CRP
thrombocytopenia
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low platelets; risk for bleeding; dx by bone marrow bx
steps of the sputum collection
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1. rinse mouth with water. 2. take several deep breaths. 3. cough deeply 4.
expectorate into sterile specimen container (patient cannot touch inside
container)
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alcohol because of its effects on the liver
is there a cure for ankylosing spondylitis?
,Give this one a try later!
no-as the spine becomes stiffer and stiffer there is more respiratory
compromise-we can only treat symptoms
s/s of ankylosing spondylitis
Give this one a try later!
stooped posture (kyphosis), pain, uveitis-inflammation of the middle layer
of the eye leading to redness, blurry vision, and pain
venous ulcers
Give this one a try later!
swelling, really red/dark wound bed, a lot of drainage, think about how the
blood is just sitting stagnant
nursing interventions for ankylosing spondylitis
Give this one a try later!
monitor pain and monitor respiratory, patient safety
s/s of pneumothorax
,Give this one a try later!
depends on the size of the pneumothorax: chest pain, absent/ diminished
breath sounds on effected side, tachypnea, agitation, air hungry,
restlessness, cyanosis if 02 is extremely compromised, tracheal shift to
contralateral side
s/s of HF to report to dr
Give this one a try later!
gain of 2-3 lbs per day or 5 lbs per week, worsening SOA with activity,
increased swelling in extremities
Raynauds medication
Give this one a try later!
Ca channel blockers- if on for raynauds and don't have HTN then they still
need to check their bp because it can cause hypotension
what do individuals with OSA complain of
Give this one a try later!
insomnia, waking up several times throughout the night and cannot go back
to sleep, chronic fatigue, somnolence- excessive day time sleepiness
, s/s of angina
Give this one a try later!
chest pain, tightness, weakness, SOB, N/V, feeling of impending death
pericarditis labs
Give this one a try later!
elevated WBC, elevated ESR/CRP
thrombocytopenia
Give this one a try later!
low platelets; risk for bleeding; dx by bone marrow bx
steps of the sputum collection
Give this one a try later!
1. rinse mouth with water. 2. take several deep breaths. 3. cough deeply 4.
expectorate into sterile specimen container (patient cannot touch inside
container)
