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Traumatic axonal injury (TAI) is a complicated disease and is a subgroup of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Motivate this statement from the clinical, cellular and molecular levels. Further discuss the evidence revealing that the immunological response to TBI can be both beneficial and pathogenic

Reflect on geriatric patients from your practicum site that you may have assessed for dementia, delirium, or depression. Explain the impact of these types of disorders on frail elders. Then, describe a patient case including the care plan for assessment, diagnoses, treatment, management, and patient education. Explain whether the patient’s […]

What is an insulin: CHO ratio (ICR)? Emily’s physician ordered her ICR to start at 1:15. If her usual breakfast is 2 Pop-Tarts and 8 oz skim milk, how much Apidra should she take to cover the carbohydrate in this meal?

The diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD) often is based on the clinical effects of dopamine deficiency and the development of a motor disorder. However, the so-called “non-motor” features may develop before any motor signs. Discuss and explain what the non-motor features are, how they arise, what organs, cells and molecules […]

What is the purpose of taking a baby aspirin every day and what is the danger?

Describe which herbs and/or vitamins would help a patient with atherosclerosis and diabetes – give dosage.