EMERGENCY INTERVENTIONS If you detect carpopedal spasm, quickly examine the patient for signs of respiratory distress (laryngospasm, stridor, loud crowing noises, cyanosis) or cardiac arrhythmias, which indicate hypocalcemia. Obtain blood…
EMERGENCY INTERVENTIONS Your first priority is to ensure a patent airway. Insert an artificial airway, and institute measures to prevent aspiration. (Don’t disrupt spinal alignment if you suspect spinal cord…
Chronic angle-closure glaucoma is usually asymptomatic until pain and blindness occur in advanced disease. Sometimes, halos and blurred vision develop slowly.With chronic open-angle glaucoma, halo vision is a late symptom…
Special Considerations For the patient with a disorder involving the fovea centralis (or the area surrounding it), teach him to periodically use the Amsler grid to detect progression of macular…
EXAMINATION TIP Using an Otoscope Correctly When the patient reports an earache, use an otoscope to inspect ear structures closely. Follow these techniques to obtain the best view and ensure…
To prevent further tearing of the mucous membranes and infection, never suction or pass a nasogastric tube through the patient’s nose. Observe the patient for signs and symptoms of meningitis,…
EMERGENCY INTERVENTIONS If you detect an abnormal gag reflex, immediately stop the patient’s oral intake to prevent aspiration. Quickly evaluate his level of consciousness (LOC). If it’s decreased, place him…
Chlamydial infection. Chlamydial infection causes a yellow, mucopurulent, odorless, or acrid vaginal discharge. Other findings include dysuria, dyspareunia, and vaginal bleeding after douching or coitus, especially following menses. Many women…
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Standard anthropometric measurements vary according to the patient’s age and sex and can be found in a chart of normal anthropometric values. The abridged chart below lists standard arm measurements…
EMERGENCY INTERVENTIONS Begin by asking the patient about the nature, onset, and duration of the fasciculations. If the onset was sudden, ask about precipitating events such as exposure to pesticides….
