Nt1310 Unit 5

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CONCEPT 7-PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF EAR PROBLEM
The ear is a sensory organ with dual functions which are hearing and balance. The sense of hearing is essential for normal development and management of speech as well as the ability to communicate with others while balance is essential for maintaining body movement, position and coordination.
PERSONAL CONTEXT:
The organ of hearing is very delicate structure and early detection of any alteration or deviation helps to actualize accurate diagnosis. Personally I advice mothers to breastfeed their baby as it helps to reduce the risk of early infection especially among children, immunization is also stressed because once the baby is immunized there will be less exposure to infections of any kind, that is why is necessary for a child with history of ear
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When one is engaged in activities also created with high intensity noise such as flying model airplanes, target shooting etc, they should wear ear protection such as earplugs. {Shannon E.et al 2013}.

CONCEPT 8- ROLE OF A NURSE IN CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT PREVENTION
Cerebrovascular accident [stroke} is a disease in which a blood clot blocks an artery or if a blood vessel breaks which prevents blood from reaching an area of the brain and as a result, brain cells die and this unfortunately leads to brain damage.
PERSONAL CONTEXT:
Heart disease is a leading cause of death in most countries and health care professionals have various ways they can assist or help patient prevent heart-related disease. Personally, I encourage my clients to receive preventive service such as screening, counseling and precautions, any medications. For instance, I encourage my client or patient to exercise regularly to combat heart disease, high blood pressure and disease that may lead to