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Phlebotomy Essentials

6th Edition

ISBN:9781451194524

Author:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Publisher:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting

Section: Chapter Questions

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You are a new home health CNA for Mr Jason Hendricks, a 78 y/ American gentleman who lives with his daughter in Boston. The nurse has already visited Mr. Hendricks at home and completed her assessment. Over the next few days you will be learning more about Mr Hendricks and be asked to complete different activities to better understand his medical condition to properly provide for his care. Think about apply that knowledge to Mr. Hendricks case. According to Mr.Hendricks chart, he has the following medical problems: hypertension, right-sided hemiparesis from a VA, and partial aphasia. He is also supposed to be following a low-sodium diet at home. Activity #1:Research your client's diagnoses and complete the chart. Before you can go to Mr. Hendricks home, it is important to understand his medical problems. a. Define/describe the medical problem--what is it? b. What risk factors make someone more likely to have this problem? c. What are Some signs and symptoms of this problem? d. What are some common treatments for this problem?

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