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….
EMERGENCY INTERVENTIONS If the patient has acute leg pain and a history of trauma, quickly take his vital signs and determine the leg’s neurovascular status. Observe the patient’s leg position…
EMERGENCY INTERVENTIONS After detecting tachycardia, take the patient’s other vital signs and determine his level of consciousness (LOC). If the patient has increased or decreased blood pressure and is drowsy…
