Are patients in intermediate care worse or better off than patients in acute care?
In a local nursing home at there is a wing designated for acute care and one for intermediate care, which would have patients that are the worst off medically?
Thanks!
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Usually acute care will have your more unstable patients. Intermediate care is set up to take care of patients that are fairly stable but busy. (By busy, I mean they require a lot of nursing care and a little more attention by the docs.) (
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Need Cheap But Good Easy-Intermediate Foods To Cook Recipies Please?
Ok so I'm out of ideas so i was wondering if anyone here can give me some good recipies for a week worth of dinner if you have links to like food.com (where the recipie is)that would be great. One thing it has to be made quite cheaply too. Also if it can be made in 45 minutes or under with basic to intermediate experience please, things that involve chicken and beef no need for side dishes :) Thanks!
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http://www.cheapcooking.com/
http://www.faqs.org/docs/consumer/recipes/
http://www.bloglander.com/cheapeats/category/recipes/three_dollars/
http://www.recipezaar.com/recipes.php?s_type=%2Frecipes.php&q=cheap&Search=Search&Searcht=
http://busycooks.about.com/od/dinnerrecipes/a/tendollarmeals.htm (
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How do I know when to move on to intermediate pilates?
I bought Pilates Weight Loss for beginners (I don't rely on that to lose weight, I also do cardio at the gym) with instructor Brooke Siler. Do beginners dvds still give you good toned results? How do you know when you are ready to move on to harder levels?
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diarrhea related to adverse effects of medications. what is the immediate, intermediate and root cause?
diarrhea related to adverse effects of medications. what is the immediate, intermediate and root cause?
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If it's an antibiotic it is also killing the good flora(bacteria) in your body.The diarrhea can eased by eating yogurt(usually 3 or more cups daily)this will help restore the "good" bacteria in your body.If its not an antibiotic you should check with a pharmacist on the side effects of the medication,also please remember to drink lots of water to help curb the effects of the diarrhea.You don't want to get or be dehydrated regardless of the other things you have going on...Get well soon! (
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What is the intermediate host or life cycle of periodontal disease?
This question pertains mostly to protozoa, nematode or helminth parasites.
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Can I take intermediate pilates classes if I'm a beginner?
I know this sounds really stupid, its just that the only Pilates class I can attend is the intermediate level one, as the "All levels" class clashes with my lab practical for uni.
So if I go along to the intermediate Pilates class, would I be able to keep up or should I just not do it?
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Depending on whether you're generally in decent shape, you should be able to keep up. However, the importance of starting with the beginner lessons is that they teach you how to do the exercises properly. The whole idea behind pilates is that each move should be executed precisely in order to gain the maximum benefits.
I would recommend spending $15 on a beginner pilates dvd. Do it 2 or 3 times before you start the class and you'll be just fine.
If you don't want to spend the money, there are videos on youtube. (
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What is a good intermediate exercise DVD?
I am trying to loose weight. I am a healthy young women. I started to eat healthy incorporating more fruits and vegetables into my diet. I am looking for a cardio DVD that will make me sweat. I am not into dancing, stripping or yoga.
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Exercise Is Always Good for You
It is among the most common recommendations you will hear: Get more exercise. In fact, it is so commonly recommended, I suspect many people stopped listening long ago. My mother says she hates going to the doctor because all she’s ever told is to eat right and exercise more. At least, that’s her version.
The Problems of Too Little Exercise
In all fairness to my mother’s doctors, it is hard to overstate the benefits of regular exercise in reducing the risk of a variety of diseases. Among the many illnesses or conditions that become less likely when you exercise regularly are:
Obesity; itself a risk factor for many health problems, including diabetes and hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol; a well-established risk factor for heart disease and other vascular problems, including stroke and poor circulation.
Diabetes; For the majority of people with type 2 diabetes, excess weight contributes to insulin resistance, a potential cause of the disease.
High blood pressure; While there are genetic, nutritional, hormonal and even developmental causes of hypertension, exercise can be a powerful adjunct to lowering blood pressure, especially by promoting weight loss.
Depression; It seems clear that for many people, exercise improves mood and sense of psychological well-being.
Insomnia; Sleep experts generally agree that regular exercise can help ward off sleep problems and hasten improvement when sleep is difficult.
Even with all these benefits, it is worth acknowledging that exercise is not always beneficial. If you are looking for a reason not to exercise, this is news you may welcome: It can be bad for you. Researchers interested in the effects of exercise have noticed that sometimes the health effects of exercise are in the “wrong” direction. Injuries, heart attacks, and other negative effects of exercise can be observed in certain situations. Although on balance, the effect of exercise is overwhelmingly positive, there are some “costs” to consider when seeking the benefits.
The Problems With Exercise
Some health problems associated with exercise are self-evident: sports-related injuries, such as a fracture or ligament injury (sprain) that follows trauma. But others are not so predictable: back pain related to twisting motions, stress fracture due to repetitive minor trauma (including running), knee pain or tendonitis due to overuse.
And not all exercise has the same risks. For example, fractures and sprains are more likely if you are subject to significant trauma or if you do too much. Sudden, high-intensity exercise, especially if you are not used to it, can put more stress on the heart. In fact, studies have found a small but increased risk of sudden death (presumably from a heart attack or irregular heart rhythm) in people who exercise heavily after being inactive. Young women who exercise to the point of having little body fat may not ovulate or menstruate; this puts them at risk of osteoporosis and a higher risk of fracture; when associated with an eating disorder such as anorexia nervosa, excessive (or obsessive) exercise can lead to even more serious health problems.
A recent study found that marathoners had changes in their blood during and just after the race that might put them at risk of a heart attack. This followed the observation that approximately one in 50,000 seemingly healthy marathoners experiences sudden death from cardiac cause. The study looked at healthy runners who ran a marathon without incident and had blood tests after the race. A pattern of “thickened” blood was observed that could increase the risk of heart attack. Perhaps unrecognized heart disease or other risk factors combine with such changes to contribute to or provoke the rare cases of sudden death.
Trying to Do the Right Thing
If you are trying hard to exercise regularly, the “dark side” of exercise should not deter you. Instead, look at your current or planned exercise to see if there are ways to reduce your chances of encountering an exercise-related health problem. Here are some general guidelines:
Stretch well before, after and, if possible, during exercise.
Use appropriate protective gear.
Cross-train. Reduce the chances of overusing or injuring any one group of muscles by doing different activities that use different muscle groups.
See your doctor for blood pressure and cholesterol measurement, along with other assessments of cardiac risk, and consider taking low-dose aspirin (81 mg) daily if you have risk factors for heart disease. If you participate in marathons, some experts suggest that aspirin may be a good idea for a few days before and after the day of the race.
Resist the temptation to do too much too soon; if you are starting from a state of poor conditioning, start slow and work up very gradually.
Listen to your body’s signals. If you are “under the weather,” take a day off. Don’t exercise if you have a fever. If your periods have stopped, you may be exercising too much and an evaluation with your doctor is warranted. Persistent pain is not normal and should prompt a re-evaluation of your exercise program.
Change your program to lower-impact activities, such as an exercise bike instead of running, especially if you are over 30; as we age, our muscles, bones and joints become less forgiving of repetitive or forceful impact.
Be careful–. Pay attention to general safety and the “rules of the road” if you are walking, jogging, biking, or otherwise sharing the road with automobiles, especially at night.
The Bottom Line
While it can be easy to define what constitutes too little exercise (especially if you don’t exercise at all), it is much harder to define what is too much. And even if you aren’t doing too much, problems can arise. Ideally, exercise should only improve our health without putting it at risk; unfortunately, as with many things, there are two sides to the equation. Try to put the sensational news items in perspective. With some minor adjustments, it is possible to avoid the significant risks associated with slothfulness as well as those smaller ones associated with exercise. (
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What are some delicious intermediate level recipes to follow?
Check out Williams Sonoma. Their recipes are a little more difficult & involved, but are well worth the preparation! If you enjoy cooking, you will love this site.
http://www.williams-sonoma.com/recipe/index.cfm?cm%5Ftype=gnav (
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I'm an intermediate level bachelor chef with some cumin and coriander, any suggestions for use?
The seeds look almost similar. Cumin I think is a chili seasoning, a pungent flavor you may find in Indian or other strong tasting foods. I used it in red pepper soup once. Coriander has kind of a dill aroma. Thank you.
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both can be made into pastes..
cumin mixed with ketchup makes a great chili sauce. Mix cumin with brown sugar and sesame oil for an interesting beef marinade
add Coriander added to apple cider vinegar makes an interesting vinegar (
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If a diabetic receives a fast acting insulin and a intermediate acting at?
7:00 how much later should she receive her snack?
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the fast acting insulins "hit" within 15 minutes!! the 2 I am familiar with are novalog and humalog and if I go more than the 15 minutes before eating I get really HYPO!!
Intermediate insulins don't "hit for about 3 or 4 hours or more.
long acting insulins like Lantus and Levemir don't
"hit", they stay fairly level for 24 hours. (
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