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DRAMA (PLAY), IRONY AND LITERARY DEVICES: Drama refers to the staging of events whether historical or imaginative. Most of the films and movies that appear on the television could be classified under drama. The main identification marks for drama are plot, dialogue and action. Therefore, while poetry is recited, and prose read, drama is essentially acted. TYPES OF DRAMA Meaning of Tragedy: Tragedy is a play in which the flaw, weakness or hamartia of the hero/heroine leads to his/her tragic death. The atmosphere of a tragedy is usually serious and sorrowful. However, short moments of comic relief are usually introduced in tragedy to case the tension in the play. Examples of tragedies include; Sophocles’ Oedipus the King, William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Julius Caesar Othello and Macbeth and Bernard Shaw’s Saint Joan etc. Meaning of Comedy: This refers to a type of drama which usually ends on a happy note. Examples include; Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, William ...

DISCHARGE OF PATIENT. Discharge is an authorized release of a patient from a health care facility. However, a doctor’s order or authorization is required for it. The health team develops a patient’s discharge plan. Discharge from the hospital is usually considered a routine but an effective discharge requires a careful planning and continuing assessment of the patient’s needs during hospitalization. PLANNING FOR A NORMAL DISCHARGE. Normally planning for a discharge begins shortly after admission. Discharge planning aims to… 1.       Teach patient and his family about his illness and its effects on his life-style. 2.       To provide instructions for home care. 3.       To communicate dietary or activity instructions 4.       To explain the purpose adverse effects and scheduling of drug treatment. 5.       Follow-up care if necessary 6.  ...

DIAGNOSIS OF CONDITIONS AND FIRST AID MANAGEMENT: Burns are injuries caused to the skin and other tissues by heat, radiation and chemicals. Burns   are the leading causes of injury at home. Most burns affect only the skin (epidermis and dermis). Rarely do deeper tissues such as muscle, bone, and blood vessels get injured. Scalds. Injuries caused by moist heat (hot water) or chemical (acid). TYPES OF BURNS 1. Heat / Thermal Burns Burns from too much heat applied to the body. Common examples are open flames like candles or fire and hot objects like stoves, or car engines. 2. Chemical Burns This is often serious because the chemicals continue to burn as long as it remains on the skin. Example is acid. 3. Electrical Burns This results from contact with electrical current. Here, lighting is also considered as electrical burns since it has charges at the same time. 4. Radiation Burns Most people experience radiation burns in the form of sunburns where sun is the sou...