Monday, November 28, 2005. The economic implications of this disease are astonishing.

Types of Asthma and Their Clinical Features. Monday, November 21, 2005. Types of Asthma and Their Clinical Features. As presented by Brigette Hales, M. There are three forms of asthma known, for all of which the underlying causes have not been entirely elucidated.

Monday, November 07, 2005. Nursing Approach to the Client with Chest Injuries, Pneumothorax, or Hemothorax. 1 Assess for history of the injury. 3 Assess chest wall for presence of wounds and fractures. 6 Assess vital signs, CVP, ECG, fluid balance. 3 Pain related to injury.

Nursing Approach to Ischemic Heart Disease. Monday, November 07, 2005. Nursing Approach to the Client with Ischemic Heart Disease. 3 If chest discomfort is present at the time of the interview, further collection of data is delayed until pain and dysrhythmias are resolved.

Monday, November 07, 2005. Nursing Approach to the Client with Pulmonary Hypertension. 1 One of the most important nursing interventions is to identify those clients who are at high risk of developing pulmonary hypertension, such as those with COPD, pulmonary emboli, CHF, and mitral valve disease. 2 Obtain history from the client regarding onset and progression of symptoms and existing cardiac or pulmonary disease. Please note this information does not give any.

Tuesday, November 08, 2005. Nursing Care Plan to the Client with Fractures of the Extremities and Extremities Surgery. 4 Assess extremity for presence of open fracture and severe external hemorrhage.

Monday, November 07, 2005. General Nursing Approach to a Client during Postoperative Period. 1 Verify patency of airway. 2 Establish baseline vital signs, breath sounds. 3 Determine level of consciousness. 4 Observe tubes for patency and placement, and drainage for characteristics. 5 Inspect dressing if presents, and change if requires. 6 Determine fluid input and urinary output. 7 Assess for signs of normal wound healing after initial postoperative period.

Tuesday, November 22, 2005. A review of historical data suggest that flu pandemics occur when the virus acquires a new hemagglutinin and or neuraminidas. The incubation period for influenza is 24 to 72 hours. Adults with influenza remain infectious for 3 to 5 days after onset of symptoms, and children may remain infectious for up to a week after onset. Influenza is spread very easily indoors, which is why it is so prevalent in the winter months in northern countries.