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Rhabdomyolysis – Understanding The Mechanics, Tawnya Tucker
Rhabdomyolysis – Understanding The Mechanics, Tawnya Tucker
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
As a hospital healthcare provider on a Medical/Surgical Unit the probability of examining and treating a patient diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis is scarce. Knowing the mechanics of the disease will assist the provider in evaluating and treating the patient. Awareness of the pathophysiology of the disease is vital in accurately diagnosing and treating the disease. The role of the advanced practice nurse is fundamental in distinguishing possible causes of the phenomenon by recognizing signs and symptoms that occur with the disease. Completing a thorough physical exam on the patient and obtaining special lab tests will assist in identifying the ailment. Treating …
Literary Research On Alport Syndrome, Shailendra Jain
Literary Research On Alport Syndrome, Shailendra Jain
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Alport syndrome is rare genetic disorder of the glomerulus in the kidneys that can be X-linked, Autosomal recessive, or Autosomal dominant in nature. Clinical manifestation includes hearing loss, hematuria, proteinuria, and hypertension (Cheungpasitporn, Kaewpoowat, Suksaranjit, Kittanamongkolchai, Srivali, Ungprasert, & Rangan, 2012). It is most common disease in males. A 24-hour urine specimen is usually obtained to check for proteinuria and elevated creatinine, which indicate acute renal failure (Cosgrove, 2012). A renal biopsy and ultrasounds is used to confirm the diagnosis of Alport Syndrome. Patients that are diagnosed with such disease require dialysis and referral to an ophthalmology and audiology. The …