Urine

Glucose is reabsorbed as it passes through the kidneys, however since sugar levels in the blood are high the body will try to get rid of the extra glucose by producing more urine, making the person urinate more frequently. Since urine output is higher…

1. I diagnosis Eleanor with pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) based on her history and examination. Pelvic floor dysfunction is the inability to control the pelvic floor muscles and failure to function properly is due to old age, obesity, pregnancy, menopause, and a vaginal delivery (Bartling, 2016). Its symptoms include urinary problems, constipation, a heavy feeling or bulge in the pelvis, and pain. Eleanor presents a majority of the risks factors and symptoms. She is more likely to have PFD…

It often amazes me that people have a difficult time with the concept that Bigfoot is a human hybrid. You honestly expect a humanoid creature that is over seven feet tall, covered in hair, that has abilities that are essentially supernatural, that possesses superhuman strength, that can live so close to civilization, yet remain almost completely hidden from man, and that possesses an extremely high intellect to have “normal” DNA!? I would expect it to have strange and unexplainable DNA…

Pt. was informed that he must submit a negative urine to be reinstated to his previous take level and write his feelings down so he can be able to present them even if, he presents them on paper. Counselor encouraged Pt. to write his feelings down, and ask his loved ones and his Higher Power to help him…

Prostara: Your Aid to a Healthy Prostate People are getting more health conscious nowadays – more and more are eating healthy and putting effort in being and keeping fit. There is also greater attention toward different health conditions. In fact, the United States alone officially has almost 200 health awareness days. September is designated Prostate Health Awareness month, geared toward making men understand the prostate, its functions and what men can do to promote prostate health – like…

On November 16, 2016, we had the privilege of witnessing a Missouri state board of nursing hearings session. It was an eye opening experience. There were several different violations that we were able to see. It gave great insight into just how easy it can be to lose a nursing license. Consequently, of the six cases that we saw, two cases in particular stood out to me. The first case was a disciplinary hearing. The nurse in question was an RN. The nurse had been practicing as an RN in Arkansas…

of fat stored in the body. 2. Excess ketones are not harmful to your system Any fundamental tones that you create which are not needed by your body are merely excreted through urine, easily and harmlessly. In fact, this excellent benefit is the reason why you can check whether you are in a state of ketosis using urine testing strips in the morning. 3. Retain Muscle…

thought she better see her doctor, but the office was closed today being Sunday. The daughter was worried that her mother seemed “out there at times.” Mrs. Jones also reports she has had frequency in urination the last several days and has noticed her urine to be dark in color with a foul smell, she also reports pain in the anterior lower pelvis region with urination. (Mrs. Jones Patient Chart, 2015) The assessment in the ER reveals that Mrs. Jones is febrile with temperature…

There are a few different types of pain medication. Non-Narcotic Analgesics are commonly used to treat mild to moderate pain and reduce fever. Nonsteroidal anti–inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used to reduce pain and inflammation. Narcotic pain medications are used to treat severe pain. COX-2 (Cyclo-oxygenase-2) inhibitors are a unique type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug designed to relieve pain without upsetting the stomach. I am going to address acetaminophen. It is a Non-Narcotic…

Pancreatic Cancer Pancreatic cancer is an abnormal growth of cells (tumor) in the pancreas that is cancerous (malignant). The pancreas is a gland located in the abdomen, between the stomach and the spine. The pancreas makes hormones that help the body use and store energy that comes from food. The pancreas also makes pancreatic juices that help digest food. Pancreatic cancer can spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body. The abdominal lymph nodes are the first place that may be affected…