“Cancer – A motivational lesson from Japanese language” – A video
This video relates to a motivation lesson from Japanese language to deal with cancer or, in other words, problems. It
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Parkinson-like effects – Nursing assessments and considerations
Parkinson-like effects could be associated with tremors, akinesia (impairment or loss of the power of performing voluntary movement), drooling (spilling
Read moreAnticholinergic effects – Nursing assessments and considerations
Anticholinergic medications, such as belladonna, atropine sulfate, and ipratropium block the activity of acetylcholine. These medications could be associated with
Read moreCNS impairment – Nursing assessments and considerations
CNS impairment could be associated with confusion, delirium, drowsiness, and hallucinations. Confusion is also a condition association with (1) Hypoglycemia(2)
Read moreAuditory impairment – Nursing assessments and considerations
Auditory impairment could be associated with dizziness, ringing in ears, loss of balance, and loss of hearing. Here, dizziness could
Read moreOcular impairment – Nursing assessments and considerations
Ocular impairment could be associated with blurred vision, altered color vision, and blindness. Blurred vision could be caused by (1)
Read moreRenal impairment – Nursing assessments and considerations
Renal impairment is an adverse effect of certain medications, such as ketorolac. Renal impairment could be associated with fatigue, edema,
Read moreLiver impairment – Nursing assessments and considerations
Liver impairment could be associated with (1) malaise, which is a sort of physical discomfort such as that caused by
Read moreBone marrow depression – Nursing assessments and considerations
Bone marrow depression is an adverse effect of chemotherapy. Bone marrow depression is characterized by sore throat; chills; fever; back
Read moreSuperinfection – Nursing assessments and considerations
Superinfection is an adverse effect of several anti-infective medications, such as cephalosporin, vancomycin, and macrolide. It could be associated with
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