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PSW module 12
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Exam of 2 pages for the course NACC - PSW at NACC - PSW (PSW module 12)
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PSW module 12Arthroplasty - ANS-Artificial creation/replacement of a joint or the active part of a joint
Osteoarthritis - ANS-Spurs change the shape of bone and joint causing pain.
Hypertension S&S - ANS-- abnormally high blood pressure.
-systolic > 140mmHg
Diastolic > 90mmHg
- headache
-blurred vision
-dizziness
CVA S&S - ANS-- sudden weakness, numbness or tingling I the face (usually hemi)
- sudden aphasia
- sudden vision problems (usually hemi)
- sudden severe headache with no known causes
- sudden dizziness and loss of balance
MS S&S - ANS-- vision problems
- muscle weakness
- balance problems
Parkinsons S&S - ANS-- Tremors
- rigid/stiff muscles in the arms, legs, neck and trunk
Hyperglycemia S&S - ANS-- dry mouth
- drowsiness
- extreme thirst
- frequent urge to urinate
- extreme tiredness and paleness
- blurred vision
Hypoglycemia S&S - ANS-- Sweating
- Headache
- Extreme tiredness and paleness
- trembling
- hunger
- mood changes
- blurred vision
- dizziness
Normal Urine S&s - ANS-- pale yellow, straw coloured or amber
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