Question 1

can you describe the epidemiology of hypertension?

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See below: Darwin labarthe wrote a book called the epidemiology of cardiovascular disease, there is a chapter on hypertension.  Basically, it increases you get older and gain weight.  It is more common in african americans and those with high salt and poor diets rich in fats and starches.  It is also common in those with kidney problems and those with sleep apnea.

Question 2

epidemiology: health statistics and demographic statistics?

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Multiple locations: Government agencies, special interest and single issue organizations, health organizations, groups, and non-profit associations have websites and may post stats.  Also, depending on type you are looking for, cdc has national center for health statistics, and a faststats section on website.  Also nat'l institutes of health website, nih.Gov has many.

Question 3

what is the epidemiology of atherosclerosis?

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Wester lifestyle: Coronary artery disease is largely a disease of western civilization.  As countries become more affluent, they exercise less, consume a diet with higher fat content, and gain weight. The prevalence of diabetes mellitus and coronary artery disease increases. Thus, coronary disease will become more frequent emerging countries such as india and china.

Question 4

what are the preventions for epidemiology cardiovascular diseases on elderly?

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Activity: Stay active, control your blood pressure and cholesterol levels, eat a healthy diet that keeps you at a healthy weight, and stay positive and optimistic.

Question 5

can you tell me about epidemiology of uti, males vs females?

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Shorter urethra: In females, more bladder infections

Question 6

can you tell me what the epidemiology of diabetes insipidus is?

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Rare disorder: Diabetes insipidus (di) is a rare disorder in which the kidneys cannot concentrate urine, thereby causing excessive loss of water from the body and dehydration.  It can result from a problem of the pituitary gland, or from a defect in the kidneys.  However, most people who think they have di are actually excessive fluid drinkers, and urinate a lot because they drink a lot.

Question 7

what the main role of psych rn nurses? do they counsel? and can they work in a variety of settings?

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Fertile ground: An answer from a Psych RN would be best - here's a link: http://allnurses.com/psychiatric-nursing/psych-rn-role-31089.html
With $ pressure on the MDs, it sounds like much of what they once did is now possible for a trained Psych RN.
Groups, 1:1 and family sessions = yes to your question. I think you'd need to search settings for each region. I'll bet it's growing. Best!

Question 8

what is the role of a acute care nurse?

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Acute Care Nurse: An acute care hospital provides 24-hour inpatient care for short, significant episodes of illness, trauma-related conditions and recovery following surgical procedures. All acute care hospitals must provide 24/7 nursing care.

Read more: what is the role of the nurse in the acute care setting? | ehow.Com http://www.Ehow.Com/facts_5632441_role-nurse-acute-care-setting_.Html#ixzz2q9zkpjnb.

Question 9

what roles and responsibilties are there for nurses when dealing with patients with dementia?

Accepted Answer

Lots of info online: Here's one of many links: 

http://nursingplanet.Com/dementia/dementia_nursing_management.Html

short list: be calm, consistent, easy to understand, patient, explain what's happening, listen, prompt and seek agreement, try verbal & non-verbal, safety first! take notes to provide info to md, don't over-medicate, or upset, gently end a bad interaction & try again later. Seek support & guidance prn!

Question 10

do doctors do bedside care such as bathing and stuff? or is that the nurses role?

Accepted Answer

If you need home: health care you doc can prescribe visiting nurses and home health aids to visit and help you.  Peace and good health.  They have both male &amp; female helpers, females being in greater number.

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