orthostatic hypotension
caused by DEHYDRATION from fluid loos and electrolyte imbalance
gross motor skills
physical abilities involving large body
... [Show More] movements, such as walking and jumping
-EX: 9 month-old infant SHOULD be able to sit UNSUPPORTED for up to 10 MIN
Biofeedback
technique that uses audio and visual signals that allow client to reduce muscle tension by gaining control over autonomic physiologic functions.
How should phenytoin be administered? Why?
-administered IV bolus at a rate no greater than 50mg/min.
-to prevent HYPOTENSION and BRADYCARDIA
Manifestations of Parkinson's Disease
tremor, rigidity, BRADYKINESIA, postural instability, depression and other psychiatric changes, dementia, autonomic symptoms, sleep disturbances
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
spreads ERRATICALLY through the LYMPHATIC SYSTEM to other organs. It also manifest in PAINLESS, swollen lymph nodes found in the CERVICAL, AXILLLARY, INGUINAL, & FEMORAL areas.
Hodgkin's lymphoma
spreads SYSTEMICALLY from one group of lymph nodes to the next group of nodes.
Important teachings for client with new prescription of a DIAPHRAGM.
-should remain in place for 6HR FOLLOWING INTERCOURSE
-should remove diaphragm NO MORE THAN 24HRS following intercourse
-insert diaphragm NO MORE THAN 6HR PRIOR to intercourse
-apply about 10ml (2tsp) of SPERMICIDE inside diaphragm prior to intercourse
-replace every 2 yrs.
-client should be refitted if their weight FLUCTUATE BY 20%
-client should be refitted following a ABDOMINAL SURGERY, PELVIC SURGERY, & after each pregnancy
A client with fibrocystic breast condition will...
have BREAST PAIN and tenderness as well ass LUMPS usually in the UPPER OUTER QUADRANT of the breast.
Expected findings of INTRADUCTAL PAPILLOMA BREAST disorder?
finding will include:
-mass in duct and NIPPLE DISCHARGE
Expected findings of DUCTAL EXTASIS BREAST DISORDER?
Enlarged axillary nodes and Nipple discharge.
Client with COPD will experience...
DIGITAL CLUBBING, which DECREASES arterial O2 levels.
tophi with chronic gout
hard, painless nodule on first toe, collection of NA urate crystals due to chronic gout, sometimes bursts with chalky discharge
Image: tophi with chronic gout
Swan neck deformity
-hyperextension of PIP joint and flexion of DIP joint
-late manifestation of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS (RA)
Image: Swan neck deformity
scleroderma
chronic progressive disease of the skin and internal organs with hardening and shrinking of connective tissue
-EXPECT flexion or contracture of joints. (late manifestation)
Image: scleroderma [Show Less]