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SOAP. – Appendicitis

Jan 6, 2020 admin 0

Appendicitis Kathy R. Reese and Cheryl A. Glass Definition A.Appendicitis is acute inflammation of the appendix caused by the obstruction of the appendiceal lumen. There […]

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SOAP. – Abdominal Pain

Jan 6, 2020 admin 0

Abdominal Pain Kathy R. Reese and Cheryl A. Glass Definition A.Abdominal pain is a common and frequently nonspecific complaint. The responsibility is for clinicians to […]

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SOAP. – Dysphagia

Jan 5, 2020 admin 0

Dysphagia Jill C. Cash and Kathleen Bradbury-Golas Definition A.Dysphagia is defined as difficulty swallowing. 1.Oropharyngeal dysphagia is defined as difficulty with the initial task of […]

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SOAP – Colitis: Infective

Dec 31, 2019 admin 0

Colitis: Infective  Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.Inflammation of the colon caused by an infectious agent (i.e., bacteria, virus, or parasites). Colitis is diagnosed […]

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SOAP – Acute Kidney Injury

Dec 30, 2019 admin 0

Acute Kidney Injury Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.Abrupt decline in renal function associated with an increase in nitrogen waste products over the course […]

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SOAP – Peptic Ulcer Disease

Dec 30, 2019 admin 0

Peptic Ulcer Disease Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.An ulcer that forms in the lining of the esophagus, stomach, or small intestine. Incidence A.10% […]

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SOAP – Pancreatitis

Dec 30, 2019 admin 0

Pancreatitis Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.Acute pancreatitis is a sudden inflammation of the pancreas. Incidence A.The incidence of acute pancreatitis ranges from 4.9 […]

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SOAP – Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Dec 30, 2019 admin 0

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an umbrella term for a group of disorders that causes inflammation […]