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When walking an ambulatory patient walk on the patients weak side?
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What risks exist for the patient in undergoing dialysis?
Many of the risks and side effects associated with dialysis are a combined result of both the treatment and the poor physical condition of the ESRD patient. Dialysis patients should always report side effects
A patient has had a stroke and has a right-sided weakness The patient can walk with little assistance It is best for the Home Health Aide to assist the patient by walking in which of these positions?
By assisting with the right side. Think of yourself as a crutch. The crutch always supports the weaker leg.
What are some of the bath accessories for a patient on stroke?
Patients who have had a stoke may want to buy bath accessories based on which side of their body is affected by the stoke. Whichever side was affected should be avoided.
What is meant by walking abreast?
it means walking side to side
What is adverse event?
result from physical differences among patients or the known side effects of certain treatments, and not from prescribing the wrong drug or therapy for the patient's condition.
You are using Tribelium of Borringerz containig Furostanalol and beta carbolines for impotency has it some cardiac side effects?
i have a patient who was on this treatment and developed cervical lymphadenopathy...i wana know whether this is seen in the patients before or now i have a patient who was on this treatment and developed cervical lymphadenopathy...i wana know whether this is seen in the patients before or now
How does the surgeon perform an adrenalectomy by the flank approach?
cuts into the patient's side. This is particularly useful in massively obese patients. If both glands need to be removed, the surgeon must remove one gland, repair the surgical wound, turn the patient onto the other side, and repeat the entire process
Can walking reduce your hip size?
by moving side to side while walking
How do you position a patient after thoracentesis?
How do you postion a patient after a thoracentesis? On the unaffected side to help drain the affected side.
What are some of the most severe side effects from radiation therapy?
The most severe side effects from radiation therapy depend on the patient and the area that's being treated. Patients often experience skin irritation or a lack of being able to produce saliva. Nausea and fatigue are quite common side effects and a percentage of patients will also experience hair loss.
Are surgery patients belted to the operating table?
Yes, all surgical patients are (or should be) safely strapped or otherwise immobilized by physical/mechanical devices to the operating table. For instance, if the patient is to have abdominal surgery and are lying flat (supine), a wide strap is placed over the middle of the patient's thighs and affixed to the side rails of the operating table. The patient's arms are out at right angles on armboards and are held there by velcro straps.
Hospitals in Oahu Hawaii are using Vancomycin routinely as a prophylaxis antibiotic for prevention of infection without informing the patient Is this ethical or a violation of patient rights?
Patients have the right to know in advance what treatments they will be receiving, so I'd say that this is a violation of the patient's rights. Especially since there are possible side effects.
