摘要:

Many patients in primary care settings have hepatitis. This article discusses signs and symptoms of acute hepatitis and outlines differential diagnoses. The characteristics and methods of transmission of individual hepatotropic viruses, including hepatitis A, B, C, D, E, and G/GB-C are reviewed. Serologic diagnosis of the causative agent is explained. Patient care includes sign and symptom management, medication administration, prevention of transmission to friends and family members, follow-up serologic testing, and evaluation for chronic infection. Preventive measures include vaccination and the use of immune globulin agents for hepatitis A and B. Health care providers should be aware of recent developments in the treatment of chronic infection with hepatitis B and C.

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Primary care practitioners have an important role in planning for the health of individuals and selected target populations. Community analysis and needs assessment are the first steps in health planning. Community analysis involves identifying health issues within a community; gathering data about the community, the target group, and the health concern; analyzing data; and assessing community needs. Community needs assessment involves identifying both existing and potential health problems as well as health promotion needs. By using appropriate skills in carrying out needs assessments, primary care practitioners become active contributors in planning for the health of individuals, groups, and the nation as a whole. This article provides strategies for identifying, analyzing, and evaluating the health needs of a community.

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Ultrasound technology offers valuable information when used as a diagnostic tool during a pregnancy at risk for complications. Its use has expanded greatly to uncomplicated pregnancies as a result of expectant parents' desire to see their baby or to know its gender. Many women are having ultrasounds without being given factual information regarding the purposes, risks, and/or benefits of this procedure. Decisions regarding ultrasound sonography could have a significant physical or emotional impact on the pregnancy, and informed decision making can take place only when the patient is properly educated. Issues regarding ultrasound benefits, safety, controversies, and information helpful to nurse practitioners involved in sonography are addressed in this article.

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID