1. Baby James, born by elective cesarean section to a 25-year-old mother weighs 3,265 g (7 lb, 3 oz). Nurse Lucia places the newborn under the warmer unit. In addition to routine assessments, the nurse should closely monitor this newborn for which of the following? a. Temperature instability due to type of birth b. Respiratory […]
MANILA, Philippines—A total of 29,711 out of 84,287 passed the Nurse Licensure Examination given by the Board of Nursing in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Dagupan, Davao, Ilocos Sur, Iloilo, La Union, Legazpi, Lucena, Nueva Ecija, Pagadian, Pampanga, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga in December, the Professional Regulation Commission said. The […]
Nursing Interventions: Nephrotic Syndrome Administer medications, such as diuretics, antibiotics, and corticosteroids as ordered. Ask dietitian to plan a low-sodium diet with moderate amounts of protein. Provide meticulous skin care to combat the edema that usually occurs with nephrotic syndrome. Encourage activity and exercise and provide antiembolism stockings as ordered. Frequently check the patient’s urine […]
Nursing Interventions: Peptic Ulcers Support the patient emotionally and offer reassurance. Administer prescribed medications. Provide six small meals a day or small hourly meals as ordered. Schedule care so that the patient gets plenty of rest. Monitor the effectiveness of administered medications, and also watch for adverse reactions. Assess the patient’s nutritional status and the […]
Nursing Interventions: Pericarditis Stress the importance of bed rest, Assist the patient with bathing if necessary. Provide a bedside commode because this method puts less stress on the heart rather than using a bed pan. Place the patient in upright position to relieve dyspnea and chest pain. Provide analgesics to relieve pain and oxygen to […]
Hepatitis B – Blood Borne Virus
Hepatitis B is a viral infection that targets the liver and causes both acute and chronic disease.According to the World Health Organization, about 2 billion people worldwide have been infected with the virus and about 350 million live with chronic infection. About 600,000 people die annually due to Hepatitis B infection. 25% of the people infected with this type of hepatitis will probably have liver cirrhosis when they age.
When compared to HIV, this is 50 times more prevalent and a occupational health hazard for medical personnel. A vaccine specific to this type of virus is readily available for optimum protection.
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