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SOAP – Urinary Incontinence

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 Urinary Incontinence Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.Unintentional loss of urine. B.Types. 1.Stress urinary incontinence (SUI): Occurs during physical exertion (sneezing, coughing, exercise). 2.Urgency […]

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SOAP – Pyelonephritis

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 Pyelonephritis Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.An infection (usually from bacteria but also from viruses, fungi, or parasites) that results in swelling of the […]

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SOAP – Prostatitis

Dec 31, 2019 admin 0

Prostatitis Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.Inflammation of the prostate gland, which can be caused by infection or persistent irritation of the gland. B.Can […]

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SOAP – Nephrotic Syndrome

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Nephrotic Syndrome Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is a clinical syndrome with specific features of proteinuria and hypoalbuminemia or hypoproteinemia. B.The […]

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SOAP – Nephrolithiasis

Dec 30, 2019 admin 0

Nephrolithiasis Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.Formation of a kidney stone, an organized mass of crystals that grows on the surface of a renal […]

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SOAP – Metabolic Acidosis

Dec 30, 2019 admin 0

Metabolic Acidosis Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.Low arterial pH and low HCO3. B.Low pCO2 after respiratory compensation. Incidence A.Metabolic acidosis occurs frequently in […]

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SOAP – Hypophosphatemia

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Hypophosphatemia Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.See Box 5.6. B.Serum phosphorus less than 3.5 mg/dL. C.Moderate hypophosphatemia less than 2.5 mg/dL. D.Severe hypophosphatemia less than […]

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SOAP – Hyponatremia

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Hyponatremia Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.See Box 5.5 for further details. B.Serum sodium less than 135 mEq/L (measured by ion-specific electrode; see Box 5.5). a.Mild: 130 […]

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SOAP – Hypomagnesemia

Dec 30, 2019 admin 0

Hypomagnesemia Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.Serum magnesium less than 1.5 mg/dL (see Box 5.4). Incidence A.2% of general population. B.10% to 20% hospitalized patients. […]

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SOAP – Hypokalemia

Dec 30, 2019 admin 0

Hypokalemia Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.Serum potassium concentration of less than 3.5 mEq/L (see Box 5.3). Incidence A.Hypokalemia occurs in 20% of hospitalized patients. […]