Ulcerative colitis is a chronic, inflammatory disease of the colon, and 20% of the cases occur before the individual reaches the age of 20 years. Usually, the disease begins in the rectum and sigmoid colon and gradually spreads up the colon in a continuous distribution pattern. The inflammatory process involves the mucosa and submucosa of the colon.
Gradually, multiple ulcerations and abscesses form at the inflamed areas. As the disease progresses, the colon mucosa becomes edematous and thickened with scar tissue formation, which results in altered absorptive capabilities of the colon. The severity of the disease ranges from a mild form that is localized in specific areas of the bowel to a critical syndrome with life-threatening complications. The most common complications are nutritional deficiencies; others include sepsis, fistulae, abscesses, and hemorrhage. For unknown reasons, patients with ulcerative colitis also have a high risk for arthritis and cancer.
Research has not established a specific cause for ulcerative colitis. Several theories are being pursued, including infectious agents such as a virus or bacteria, an autoimmune reaction, environmental factors such as geographic location, and genetic factors. Current thinking holds that psychosomatic factors such as emotional stress are a result of the chronic and severe symptoms of ulcerative colitis rather than a cause, as was once thought.
Nursing care plan assessment and physical examination
A patient with acute ulcerative colitis typically reports numerous episodes of bloody diarrhea. The number of stools may range from 4 to 5 to 10 to 25 per day during severe episodes, often causing sleepless nights. In addition, the patient may report abdominal pain and cramping that is relieved with defecation. Other symptoms may include fatigue, diminished appetite with weight loss, low-grade fever, and nausea with vomiting.
Because ulcerative colitis is a chronic disease, which may cause periods of anorexia, diarrhea, and intestinal malabsorption, inspect for the signs of malnutrition and dehydration: dry mucous membranes, poor skin turgor, muscle weakness, and lethargy. Palpate the patient’s abdomen for tenderness and pain. Typically, pain is noted in the left lower quadrant of the abdomen. Auscultate the patient’s abdomen; bowel sounds are often hyperactive during the inflammatory process. Assess the patient for infection. During the acute inflammatory process, monitor the patient’s vital signs every 4 hours or more frequently if the patient’s condition is unstable. Watch for temperature elevations and rapid heart rate, which often indicate an infectious process.
The effects of chronic illness and debilitating symptoms often result in psychological problems for the patient with this disease. Note the patient’s current psychological status because depression is common for those with ulcerative colitis. Because emotional stress increases bowel activity and plays a critical role in the exacerbation of the disease, it is also important to assess the patient’s current life stressors. In addition, determine the need for instruction on stress reduction techniques.
Nursing care plan primary nursing diagnosis: Alteration in nutrition: Less than body requirements related to anorexia, diarrhea, and decreased absorption of the intestines.
Nursing care plan intervention and treatment plan
Drug therapy is the typical method used to control the inflammatory process. Sulfasalazine is the primary drug used to achieve remission. After remission is established, dosages are generally reduced, and patients continue on this agent for at least 1 year after an acute attack. To maintain fluid and electrolyte balance during acute attacks, intravenous (IV) fluids are generally prescribed, and electrolytes may be added to the solutions as needed. Blood transfusions may also be prescribed if the patient is anemic because of numerous bloody diarrheal stools. To achieve bowel “rest,” the patient is usually given nothing by mouth. During this time, nutritional deficits may be managed through the use of total parenteral nutrition with vitamin supplements. Helping patients maintain an adequate nutritional status, fluid balance, and electrolyte balance is a priority nursing measure. Record intake and output accurately every shift. Note the number of stools and stool characteristics. Gradually, as the acute attack subsides and inflammation clears, the patient is placed on a low-residue, low-fat, high-calorie, high-protein, lactose-free diet.
Surgery may be performed when patients fail to respond to conservative treatment, if acute episodes are frequent, or when a complication such as bleeding or perforation occurs. The standard surgical procedure, when performed, is a total proctocolectomy with ileostomy. This procedure is considered a permanent cure for ulcerative colitis. To prepare the patient for surgery, administer bowel preparations such as laxatives and enemas.
Promote patient physical and emotional comfort. Encourage the patient to assume the position of comfort. Instruct in distraction techniques as needed. Promote mental comfort by encouraging the patient to share thoughts and feelings and provide supportive, empathetic care. Discuss measures to decrease life stressors. Teach the patient about the disease process and the typical treatment regimen. Areas to include in the teaching plan include the signs of disease complications, the importance of rest and stress reduction, and any dietary adjustments.
If the patient requires surgery, several nursing interventions are important in the preoperative phase. First, conduct preoperative teaching sessions on deep-breathing techniques and leg exercises. Also, discuss the operative procedure and the typical postoperative course. When appropriate, discuss with the patient information on stoma placement and stoma care. After surgery, ensure a healthy respiratory status for the patient by encouraging the patient to cough and deep-breathe every 1 to 2 hours. Manage patient pain and discomfort with prescribed analgesics and proper positioning techniques. Monitor for adequate wound healing by checking the color and approximation of the wound and noting any wound drainage or odor. Note the stoma size and color during every shift and immediately report any duskiness noted at the stoma site. Note the condition of the skin around the stoma; protect the skin with appropriate barrier products because ileostomy drainage is extremely caustic to skin tissues. Finally, encourage the patient’s participation in ostomy care. Assess whether a community resource person from the United Ostomy Association is needed to offer the patient additional support.
Nursing care plan discharge and home health care guidelines
The patient must understand all prescribed medications, including actions, side effects, dosages, and routes. Emphasize ways to prevent future episodes of inflammation (rest, relaxation, stress reduction, well-balanced diet). Review the symptoms of inflammation. Teach the patient to seek medical attention if such symptoms occur. Be certain the patient understands symptoms of complications, such as hemorrhage, bowel strictures and perforation, and infection. The patient must know to seek medical attention if these complications should occur. Ensure that the patient understands the importance of close follow-up because of the high incidence of colon and rectal cancer in patients with ulcerative colitis.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Nursing Care Plan | NCP Toxoplasmosis
Toxoplasmosis, a parasitic infection that is widespread throughout the world, is caused by Toxoplasma gondii, an intracellular protozoan parasite. Toxoplasmosis refers to clinical or pathological manifestations of a T. gondii infection, which occurs when the protozoa invade the cells but does not usually cause symptoms in patients with normal immune systems. Conversion of chronic T. gondii infection into active toxoplasmosis occurs primarily in severely immunocompromised hosts.
There are three forms of T. gondii: oocysts, tissue cysts, and tachyzoites. Oocysts are ovalshaped and have been found only in cats; this form of T. gondii can live outside of the host in a warm, moist environment for over a year and therefore may play a major role in transmission of T. gondii infection. Tissue cysts can contain up to 3000 organisms. Tachyzoites are the crescentshaped invasive form of T. gondii: This form is seen in acute T. gondii infection and invades all mammalian cells except non-nucleated red blood cells.
Toxoplasmosis is the most common cause of intraocular inflammation. When the organism reaches the eye via the circulation, an infection may begin in the retina, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. Ultimately, a cyst forms, and because the cyst is resistant to the host’s defenses, a chronic infection develops. When the person’s immune function declines, the cyst wall ruptures and organisms are released into the retina. Other organs can be infected by the organism as well. These organs include the gray and white matter of the brain, the alveolar lining of the lungs, the heart, and the skeletal muscles. Acquired immunodeficiency symdrome (AIDS)–associated Toxoplasma encephalitis can result from reactivation of a chronic infection, and congenital toxoplasmosis may be associated with many fetal anomalies such as microcephaly, microphthalmia, hydranencephaly, and hydrocephalus.
The prevalence of a T. gondii infection seems to be highest in warm, humid climates at lower altitudes; it occurs less frequently in areas at the extremes of temperatures and at high altitudes. The two major routes of T. gondii transmission to humans are oral and congenital. Tissue cysts are found in a large percentage of meat used for human consumption, especially in lamb and pork. Vegetables and other food products contain a large number of oocysts. Exposure to cat feces also plays a major role in transmission of infection.
Nursing care plan assessment and physical examination
Signs of low-grade T. gondii infection include fever of unknown origin, asymptomatic lymph node enlargement, malaise, headache, sore throat, rash, and muscle soreness. Question mothers of infants about potential exposure or manifestations of T. gondii infection that may have occurred during pregnancy. Explore the presence of conditions that cause an immunocompromised state, such as AIDS, organ transplantation accompanied by immunosuppressive therapy, cancer chemotherapy, and hematologic malignancies.
If you suspect congenital toxoplasmosis, which is transmitted in utero from mother to fetus, ask the parent(s) to describe any central nervous system (CNS) or ocular dysfunction. Clinical manifestations may include microcephalus, hydrocephalus, strabismus, cataracts, glaucoma, deafness, or psychomotor retardation. The term acquired toxoplasmosis is reserved for immunocompetent individuals who have developed clinical manifestations in response to acute infection. Ask about enlarged lymph nodes; a rash; or problems with the heart, liver, lungs, brain, or muscles. Because ocular toxoplasmosis occurs in both acquired and congenital toxoplasmosis, ask the patient if she or he has experienced blurred vision, pain, photophobia, and visual impairment.
In infants with congenital toxoplasmosis, you may note changes in the shape of the head denoting microcephalus or hydrocephalus, or you may find jaundice and a rash. When you palpate the infant’s abdomen, you may feel an enlarged liver or spleen. There may also be signs of myocarditis, pneumonitis, and lymphadenopathy (enlarged lymph nodes).
In patients with acquired toxoplasmosis, the most common finding is asymptomatic lymphadenopathy, either confined to a single area or region or generalized. Usually, the lymph nodes normalize within a few weeks, but the problem may recur over several months. You may be able to see a rash and palpate an enlarged liver and spleen. Some patients also have signs of dysfunction of the organ or tissue involved (heart, liver, lungs, brain, or muscle).
Ocular toxoplasmosis, which occurs in both acquired and congenital toxoplasmosis, typically causes a lesion on the retina that leads to inflammation of the retina and choroid (retinochoroiditis). An ophthalmoscopic examination reveals patches of yellow-white, cottonlike lesions on the retina. The area around the lesions is usually engorged with blood. Acute toxoplasmosis in the immunocompromised patient is associated with a unique set of clinical manifestations. The patient may have any of the signs and symptoms seen in patients with normal immunity but is more likely to have serious organ involvement as well. More than 50% of these patients have manifestations of CNS involvement, such as altered consciousness, motor impairment, neurological deficits, and seizures. These findings indicate a large T. gondii brain abscess, or meningoencephalitis. Severe myocarditis and pneumonitis are also common finding
in immunocompromised patients with toxoplasmosis. During the management of patients with acute neurological changes, assess the neurological status at least hourly. Include assessments of orientation, memory, and thought processes; the strength and motion of the extremities; sensory alterations; pupil response; and the patient’s speech, emotional response, and behaviors.
Death is a real possibility in toxoplasmosis patients with immune dysfunction. Fear of death and feelings of despair or hopelessness may evolve; patients and families should be encouraged to discuss these openly. Mothers of infants with congenital toxoplasmosis may experience feelings of guilt because of their transmission of the infection.
Nursing care plan primary nursing diagnosis: Sensory-perceptual alterations (visual and auditory) related to inflammation and damage of ocular nerves and tissues and the CNS.
Nursing care plan intervention and treatment plan
The challenge in treating toxoplasmosis is that T. gondii protozoa are resistant to many antimicrobial agents, and they typically invade tissue that is difficult for many drugs to reach. The ideal duration for pharmacotherapy has not been established. Acute acquired toxoplasmosis should be treated only if the patient is extremely symptomatic or severely immunodeficient. The duration of treatment for immunosuppressed patients depends largely on the duration of the immunocompromised state. Patients with permanent immunocompromised states, such as AIDS patients, usually need prophylactic antitoxoplasmosis therapy for the rest of their lives. Because the immune-inflammatory response is thought to be responsible for the pathological processes in ocular toxoplasmosis, glucocorticoid steroids may be ordered in some situations. Steroids have been shown to decrease retinochoroiditis and improve vision but cause further decreased immune function in the immunocompromised patient.
Patients with toxoplasmosis do not require any special precautions to prevent the spread of infection; universal precautions are sufficient. There is no evidence that toxoplasmosis can be spread from person to person. The sensory and neurological deficits that are associated with acute disseminated toxoplasmosis present the greatest nursing challenges. Provide adequate safety measures as indicated: side rails up, bed location where the patient can be closely monitored, padding of side rails, and assistance with ambulation or activities of daily living. Reorient the patient as often as necessary, provide opportunities for undisturbed sleep, and ensure appropriate amounts of sensory stimulation. Have the patient talk about topics of interest and importance to him or her, such as hobbies, family, occupation, or current sports and news. Encourage family members to bring pictures and other items from home that help the patient focus on pleasant memories. Institute active or passive range-of-motion exercises to maintain
neuromuscular function and prevent contractures. Initiate seizure precautions for patients with suspected brain involvement.
Because toxoplasmosis can affect virtually every tissue in the body, the patient often experiences pain and nausea. Choice of analgesic and antinausea agents requires close consultation with the physician, taking into consideration actual or potential neurological alterations. Nonpharmacologic pain relief methods can be instituted to augment the effect of analgesics, such
as relaxation techniques, frequent repositioning to level of comfort, soothing music, and massage therapy. If vision is impaired, the patient needs assistance with activities of daily living. Everyone entering the room should identify themselves by name. Referral to social work services or community organizations for the blind may be indicated if ocular involvement is
severe.
Nursing care plan discharge and home health care guidelines
Teach the patient and family about the medications. Pyrimethamine can cause folic acid deficiency. The patient should report bleeding, bruising, visual changes, and feelings of fatigue. Folic acid supplements may be recommended by the physician. Pyrimethamine should be taken just before or after meals to minimize gastric distress. Sulfadiazine can cause decreased white blood cell count, cause fever and rash, and lead to crystals in the urine; it should be taken with a full glass of water, and daily fluid intake should be at least 2000 mL. Sulfadiazine causes increased sensitivity to the sun; the patient should avoid prolonged sun exposure and wear sunscreen when going outdoors.
If the patient has AIDS or some other condition that causes a permanent immunocompromised state, emphasize that these drugs probably are needed throughout the patient’s lifetime. If the patient has neuromuscular defects, teach family members the exercises needed to maintain muscle strength and joint range of motion. If the patient has neurological involvement and is not on antiseizure medications, teach the patient and significant others how to recognize a seizure and what to do if it occurs. Discuss the long-term prognosis for acquired toxoplasmosis; assist the patient and family in drawing up an appropriate plan of action.
There are three forms of T. gondii: oocysts, tissue cysts, and tachyzoites. Oocysts are ovalshaped and have been found only in cats; this form of T. gondii can live outside of the host in a warm, moist environment for over a year and therefore may play a major role in transmission of T. gondii infection. Tissue cysts can contain up to 3000 organisms. Tachyzoites are the crescentshaped invasive form of T. gondii: This form is seen in acute T. gondii infection and invades all mammalian cells except non-nucleated red blood cells.
Toxoplasmosis is the most common cause of intraocular inflammation. When the organism reaches the eye via the circulation, an infection may begin in the retina, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. Ultimately, a cyst forms, and because the cyst is resistant to the host’s defenses, a chronic infection develops. When the person’s immune function declines, the cyst wall ruptures and organisms are released into the retina. Other organs can be infected by the organism as well. These organs include the gray and white matter of the brain, the alveolar lining of the lungs, the heart, and the skeletal muscles. Acquired immunodeficiency symdrome (AIDS)–associated Toxoplasma encephalitis can result from reactivation of a chronic infection, and congenital toxoplasmosis may be associated with many fetal anomalies such as microcephaly, microphthalmia, hydranencephaly, and hydrocephalus.
The prevalence of a T. gondii infection seems to be highest in warm, humid climates at lower altitudes; it occurs less frequently in areas at the extremes of temperatures and at high altitudes. The two major routes of T. gondii transmission to humans are oral and congenital. Tissue cysts are found in a large percentage of meat used for human consumption, especially in lamb and pork. Vegetables and other food products contain a large number of oocysts. Exposure to cat feces also plays a major role in transmission of infection.
Nursing care plan assessment and physical examination
Signs of low-grade T. gondii infection include fever of unknown origin, asymptomatic lymph node enlargement, malaise, headache, sore throat, rash, and muscle soreness. Question mothers of infants about potential exposure or manifestations of T. gondii infection that may have occurred during pregnancy. Explore the presence of conditions that cause an immunocompromised state, such as AIDS, organ transplantation accompanied by immunosuppressive therapy, cancer chemotherapy, and hematologic malignancies.
If you suspect congenital toxoplasmosis, which is transmitted in utero from mother to fetus, ask the parent(s) to describe any central nervous system (CNS) or ocular dysfunction. Clinical manifestations may include microcephalus, hydrocephalus, strabismus, cataracts, glaucoma, deafness, or psychomotor retardation. The term acquired toxoplasmosis is reserved for immunocompetent individuals who have developed clinical manifestations in response to acute infection. Ask about enlarged lymph nodes; a rash; or problems with the heart, liver, lungs, brain, or muscles. Because ocular toxoplasmosis occurs in both acquired and congenital toxoplasmosis, ask the patient if she or he has experienced blurred vision, pain, photophobia, and visual impairment.
In infants with congenital toxoplasmosis, you may note changes in the shape of the head denoting microcephalus or hydrocephalus, or you may find jaundice and a rash. When you palpate the infant’s abdomen, you may feel an enlarged liver or spleen. There may also be signs of myocarditis, pneumonitis, and lymphadenopathy (enlarged lymph nodes).
In patients with acquired toxoplasmosis, the most common finding is asymptomatic lymphadenopathy, either confined to a single area or region or generalized. Usually, the lymph nodes normalize within a few weeks, but the problem may recur over several months. You may be able to see a rash and palpate an enlarged liver and spleen. Some patients also have signs of dysfunction of the organ or tissue involved (heart, liver, lungs, brain, or muscle).
Ocular toxoplasmosis, which occurs in both acquired and congenital toxoplasmosis, typically causes a lesion on the retina that leads to inflammation of the retina and choroid (retinochoroiditis). An ophthalmoscopic examination reveals patches of yellow-white, cottonlike lesions on the retina. The area around the lesions is usually engorged with blood. Acute toxoplasmosis in the immunocompromised patient is associated with a unique set of clinical manifestations. The patient may have any of the signs and symptoms seen in patients with normal immunity but is more likely to have serious organ involvement as well. More than 50% of these patients have manifestations of CNS involvement, such as altered consciousness, motor impairment, neurological deficits, and seizures. These findings indicate a large T. gondii brain abscess, or meningoencephalitis. Severe myocarditis and pneumonitis are also common finding
in immunocompromised patients with toxoplasmosis. During the management of patients with acute neurological changes, assess the neurological status at least hourly. Include assessments of orientation, memory, and thought processes; the strength and motion of the extremities; sensory alterations; pupil response; and the patient’s speech, emotional response, and behaviors.
Death is a real possibility in toxoplasmosis patients with immune dysfunction. Fear of death and feelings of despair or hopelessness may evolve; patients and families should be encouraged to discuss these openly. Mothers of infants with congenital toxoplasmosis may experience feelings of guilt because of their transmission of the infection.
Nursing care plan primary nursing diagnosis: Sensory-perceptual alterations (visual and auditory) related to inflammation and damage of ocular nerves and tissues and the CNS.
Nursing care plan intervention and treatment plan
The challenge in treating toxoplasmosis is that T. gondii protozoa are resistant to many antimicrobial agents, and they typically invade tissue that is difficult for many drugs to reach. The ideal duration for pharmacotherapy has not been established. Acute acquired toxoplasmosis should be treated only if the patient is extremely symptomatic or severely immunodeficient. The duration of treatment for immunosuppressed patients depends largely on the duration of the immunocompromised state. Patients with permanent immunocompromised states, such as AIDS patients, usually need prophylactic antitoxoplasmosis therapy for the rest of their lives. Because the immune-inflammatory response is thought to be responsible for the pathological processes in ocular toxoplasmosis, glucocorticoid steroids may be ordered in some situations. Steroids have been shown to decrease retinochoroiditis and improve vision but cause further decreased immune function in the immunocompromised patient.
Patients with toxoplasmosis do not require any special precautions to prevent the spread of infection; universal precautions are sufficient. There is no evidence that toxoplasmosis can be spread from person to person. The sensory and neurological deficits that are associated with acute disseminated toxoplasmosis present the greatest nursing challenges. Provide adequate safety measures as indicated: side rails up, bed location where the patient can be closely monitored, padding of side rails, and assistance with ambulation or activities of daily living. Reorient the patient as often as necessary, provide opportunities for undisturbed sleep, and ensure appropriate amounts of sensory stimulation. Have the patient talk about topics of interest and importance to him or her, such as hobbies, family, occupation, or current sports and news. Encourage family members to bring pictures and other items from home that help the patient focus on pleasant memories. Institute active or passive range-of-motion exercises to maintain
neuromuscular function and prevent contractures. Initiate seizure precautions for patients with suspected brain involvement.
Because toxoplasmosis can affect virtually every tissue in the body, the patient often experiences pain and nausea. Choice of analgesic and antinausea agents requires close consultation with the physician, taking into consideration actual or potential neurological alterations. Nonpharmacologic pain relief methods can be instituted to augment the effect of analgesics, such
as relaxation techniques, frequent repositioning to level of comfort, soothing music, and massage therapy. If vision is impaired, the patient needs assistance with activities of daily living. Everyone entering the room should identify themselves by name. Referral to social work services or community organizations for the blind may be indicated if ocular involvement is
severe.
Nursing care plan discharge and home health care guidelines
Teach the patient and family about the medications. Pyrimethamine can cause folic acid deficiency. The patient should report bleeding, bruising, visual changes, and feelings of fatigue. Folic acid supplements may be recommended by the physician. Pyrimethamine should be taken just before or after meals to minimize gastric distress. Sulfadiazine can cause decreased white blood cell count, cause fever and rash, and lead to crystals in the urine; it should be taken with a full glass of water, and daily fluid intake should be at least 2000 mL. Sulfadiazine causes increased sensitivity to the sun; the patient should avoid prolonged sun exposure and wear sunscreen when going outdoors.
If the patient has AIDS or some other condition that causes a permanent immunocompromised state, emphasize that these drugs probably are needed throughout the patient’s lifetime. If the patient has neuromuscular defects, teach family members the exercises needed to maintain muscle strength and joint range of motion. If the patient has neurological involvement and is not on antiseizure medications, teach the patient and significant others how to recognize a seizure and what to do if it occurs. Discuss the long-term prognosis for acquired toxoplasmosis; assist the patient and family in drawing up an appropriate plan of action.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
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Here's Tae Us - Wha's Like Us
WHA'S like us indeed. We Scots may be 'The Master Race' (says Alex Ferguson), 'The world's best small nation' (Jack McConnell), 'Ra Peepul' (followers of a certain Glasgow football club), 'The greatest nation God ever put breath intae' (anonymous).
Equally, we might be 'Whinging Jocks' (any one of hundreds of Daily Mail columnists/readers), 'Subsidy junkies' (any one of thousands of London media types), '90 minute patriots' (Jim Sillars) or worse.
But right now, we are a people in turmoil - and I don't just mean because of our travails on the football pitch.
These are hard times for everyone, so why should our football be any different?
But, since 22 grown men chasing a bag of win around a field is apparently such an important part of Scottish life, because our teams get horsed in Europe, we are supposed to all be in mourning, wringing our hands and wailing: "Woe, woe and thrice woe is me."
It's all part of being Scottish. The wind ae has to be in our faces. We are never happy unless we are miserable. Why this should be I don't know, it's all part and parcel of our psyche.
Maybe this, Chick Young, the Krankies, Scottish politicians (national and local), the A9 and A82 roads in summer, Gaelic mouth music, football phone-ins, Radio Clyde, West Sound, the Daily Record, the Sunday Post, George Peat and Justin and Colin are the price we have to pay (rather than having the English for neighbours) for all the goodnesses God dispensed to this charmed corner of a wee island off the coast of Europe.
Once we've sorted-out Lithuania and Leichtenstein, the strut will be back in our step, our chests will again be puffed out, we will be on the way back, well as far as Rangers' first Champions League disaster, Spain deciding to stop tika-takiing about and actually scoring goals against us and then the whole sorry cycle will begin again.
'Twas ever thus. The Wembley Wizards were a knee-jerk reaction to being beaten by Wales and Ireland. We gubbed World Champions England in 1967; next time out we lost at home to the USSR, then George Best beat us on his own in Belfast and from a position of strength, we failed to qualify for the 1968 European Championship finals.
But what is annoying about our present position is - I can see we're shite. Ninety-nine out of 100 callers to the various phone-ins can see; the same proportion of posters on on-line forums can see - Henry bloody McLeish can see, we've got huge problems in football.
The only people who apparently cannot see this are the guys who can actually do something about it - the buffoons in the SFA blazers at Hampden.
And that makes my blood boil. This self-elected, self-perpetuating bunch of no-brains, no-hope, no-idea no-vision wasters are so busy looking after themselves, they make Nero, fiddling while Rome burned, appear competent.
Can somebody please sort them out.
Rant over.
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