Physical Examination and Health AssessmentThis volume is geared toward BSN nursing students and practising nurses, and provides the information necessary to carry out holistic health assessment across the lifespan. |
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... Decreased level of consciousness Stress Decreased salivation Effects of hypercatabolic states ( cancer , burns , infection ) Effects of aging - decreased sense of taste Lack of physical exercise / decreased activity pattern Eating in ...
... Decreased level of consciousness Stress Decreased salivation Effects of hypercatabolic states ( cancer , burns , infection ) Effects of aging - decreased sense of taste Lack of physical exercise / decreased activity pattern Eating in ...
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... Decreased cardiac output Related Factors ( Etiology ) Reduction in stroke volume as a result of Electrical malfunction ( alteration in con- duction , rate , or rhythm ) Mechanical malfunction ( alteration in afterload , inotropic ...
... Decreased cardiac output Related Factors ( Etiology ) Reduction in stroke volume as a result of Electrical malfunction ( alteration in con- duction , rate , or rhythm ) Mechanical malfunction ( alteration in afterload , inotropic ...
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... Decreased blood pressure stimulates sympathetic nervous system , which acts on heart to increase rate and increase ... decreased O2 to brain -Jugular vein distention from venous congestion Infarct , may be cause of decreased cardiac ...
... Decreased blood pressure stimulates sympathetic nervous system , which acts on heart to increase rate and increase ... decreased O2 to brain -Jugular vein distention from venous congestion Infarct , may be cause of decreased cardiac ...
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