Digital Clinical Experience Assessing the Heart Lungs and Peripheral Vascular System Digital Clinical Experience Assessing the Heart,Lungs and Peripheral Vascular System Photo Credit: [Squaredpixels]/[E+]/Getty Images Take a moment to observe your breathing. Notice the sensation of your chest expanding as air flows into your lungs. Feel your chest contract as you exhale. How might…
Assessment of the Heart, Lungs, and Peripheral Vascular System Assessment of the Heart, Lungs, and Peripheral Vascular System Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the largest cause of death worldwide. Accounting for 610,000 deaths annually (CDC, 2017), CVD frequently goes unnoticed until it is too late. Early detection and prevention measures can save the lives of many…
Practice Assessment: Abdominal Examination Practice Assessment: Abdominal Examination The causes of abdominal pain can be extremely varied due to the sheer number of structures, organs, and functions within the abdomen. If abdominal pain is caused by a life-threatening condition, then swift and accurate assessment is essential. ORDER NOW FOR CUSTOMIZED SOLUTION PAPERS In preparation…
Lab Assignment: Assessing the Abdomen Lab Assignment: Assessing the Abdomen Photo Credit: Getty Images/Hero Images A woman went to the emergency room for severe abdominal cramping. She was diagnosed with diverticulitis; however, as a precaution, the doctor ordered a CT scan. The CT scan revealed a growth on the pancreas, which turned out to…