Charts and Figures: Inflammatory Response
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Well, this pretty much covered all the bases !! - Interesting.
Source: Fisher, Helen. Anatomy of Love.
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Source: did-you-kno1 year ago
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*Note: Those with cystic fibrosis have skin that “taste salty” *(caused by excessive secretions from sweat glands) hot topic for NCLEX/HESI questions!
1 year ago
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Cushing’s syndrome or hypercortisolism.
A syndrome resulting from your body being exposed to cortisol for a long period of time, such as Prednisone.
1 year ago
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Diabetes Insipidus.
Caused by a lack of ADH which stimulates the re-absorption of water and sodium. This diabetes has nothing to do with blood sugar.
1 year ago
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Diabetic Keto-Acidosis
key S/S: Very high bs (>240), breath is fruity smelling, and kussmaul respirations.
Nursing Interventions: “Hi E”H-hydrateI-insulin (if the bs is high enough you will put the patient on IV insulin [per do], only regular insulin can be given IV)E-electrolyte replacement](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyq1i8N6bo1qkqueuo1_500.jpg)
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Diabetic Keto-Acidosis
key S/S: Very high bs (>240), breath is fruity smelling, and kussmaul respirations.
Nursing Interventions: “Hi E”
H-hydrate
I-insulin (if the bs is high enough you will put the patient on IV insulin [per do], only regular insulin can be given IV)
E-electrolyte replacement
1 year ago
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