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- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Book%3A_Health_Case_Studies_(Rees_Kruger_and_Morrison)/08%3A_Case_Study_7-_Colon_Cancer/8.03%3A_Two_Months_AgoSomething must really be wrong.” Fred looks down into the toilet bowl at the long skinny stool and the large amount of bright red blood. Fred’s partner, Eric, looks up from his Kindle as Fred leaves t...Something must really be wrong.” Fred looks down into the toilet bowl at the long skinny stool and the large amount of bright red blood. Fred’s partner, Eric, looks up from his Kindle as Fred leaves the ensuite bathroom. “Oh my. “After these many years of being together, I would think you could share an embarrassing thing or two.” For the past couple of weeks, I’ve been seeing blood in the toilet and after wiping. I’ve also been getting these awful cramps and my stool looks different.”
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Book%3A_Health_Case_Studies_(Rees_Kruger_and_Morrison)/03%3A_Case_Study_2-_Pneumonia/3.09%3A_Day_3-_Medical_WardJohns, I am going to give you some Ventolin and ask the RT to come and see you to make sure you are on the right oxygen setting.” “Ok Tracie, I have decreased the FiO 2 below .50 and she looks to be h...Johns, I am going to give you some Ventolin and ask the RT to come and see you to make sure you are on the right oxygen setting.” “Ok Tracie, I have decreased the FiO 2 below .50 and she looks to be holding her saturations really well at 93%. I will come by towards the end of the shift and if things are good, move to Optiflow.”
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Book%3A_Health_Case_Studies_(Rees_Kruger_and_Morrison)/01%3A_Prologue/1.01%3A_IntroductionThe below overarching objectives are suggestions for educators on how to expand the case studies in this resource, and how they can be used to fit the context of the learners and the curriculum. Seek ...The below overarching objectives are suggestions for educators on how to expand the case studies in this resource, and how they can be used to fit the context of the learners and the curriculum. Seek out, integrate, and value, as a partner, the input and engagement of the patient/client/family/community in designing and implementing care and services
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Book%3A_Health_Case_Studies_(Rees_Kruger_and_Morrison)/00%3A_Front_Matter
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Book%3A_Health_Case_Studies_(Rees_Kruger_and_Morrison)/00%3A_Front_Matter/04%3A_LicensingA detailed breakdown of this resource's licensing can be found in Back Matter/Detailed Licensing.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Book%3A_Health_Case_Studies_(Rees_Kruger_and_Morrison)/07%3A_Case_Study_6-_Sepsis/7.02%3A_Patient-_George_ThomasGeorge Thomas is an 82 year old male. He is widowed and living in an assisted care facility. He has one daughter who lives with her husband in another town that is a two hour flight away. George is an...George Thomas is an 82 year old male. He is widowed and living in an assisted care facility. He has one daughter who lives with her husband in another town that is a two hour flight away. George is an avid trainspotter and a member of the local Model Railroad Club. He also enjoys playing bingo, chess and cards with other men and women at Sleepy Hollow. George has an allergy to sulfa drugs and is a type 2 diabetic. George Thomas: Photo by Ahmet Demirel is in the public domain.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Book%3A_Health_Case_Studies_(Rees_Kruger_and_Morrison)/03%3A_Case_Study_2-_Pneumonia/3.05%3A_Day_0-_Emergency_RoomDenise watches as the porter comes up to both Thomas and Erin and begins pushing the wheelchair through the doors into the back area of the Emergency Ward. Jason pulls the vital sign machine close to ...Denise watches as the porter comes up to both Thomas and Erin and begins pushing the wheelchair through the doors into the back area of the Emergency Ward. Jason pulls the vital sign machine close to the wheelchair, attaches the BP cuff and the pulse oximeter, and presses the button. I did that yesterday, and with that patient dying in the trauma room, I still have to sign off the chart and have a discussion with the coroner.”
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Book%3A_Health_Case_Studies_(Rees_Kruger_and_Morrison)/05%3A_Case_Study_4-_Heart_Failure_(HF)/5.05%3A_Day_0-_Medical_WardA beta blocker to slow your heart beat a bit so that the heart can fill better, an ace-inhibitor to decrease your blood pressure and then a drug to make you urinate a bit more to get rid of the extra ...A beta blocker to slow your heart beat a bit so that the heart can fill better, an ace-inhibitor to decrease your blood pressure and then a drug to make you urinate a bit more to get rid of the extra fluid you are carrying around. They are also powerful medications and can cause you to be dizzy or not feel like yourself which is why we are going to keep you here to monitor you and make sure you are stable on the meds before going home.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Book%3A_Health_Case_Studies_(Rees_Kruger_and_Morrison)/03%3A_Case_Study_2-_Pneumonia
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Book%3A_Health_Case_Studies_(Rees_Kruger_and_Morrison)/09%3A_Case_Study_8-_Deep_Vein_Thrombosis_(DVT)/9.01%3A_Learning_ObjectivesLearners reviewing this case have an opportunity to explore how DVT develops, treatment options and prevention. Build knowledge related to the patient’s experience of DVT, specifically related to comp...Learners reviewing this case have an opportunity to explore how DVT develops, treatment options and prevention. Build knowledge related to the patient’s experience of DVT, specifically related to compromised communication Consider the links between evidence-based knowledge and practice in the care of patients with DVT Define the roles of healthcare professionals and the contributions they make to the healthcare team (or describe your own role and the roles of those in other professions)
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Book%3A_Health_Case_Studies_(Rees_Kruger_and_Morrison)/09%3A_Case_Study_8-_Deep_Vein_Thrombosis_(DVT)
