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CPD articles
<p>Normal human body temperature is between 36°C and 37.5°C, and is maintained by continuous physiological mechanisms that balance heat production, gain and loss.
Stoma formation is common and may be necessary in the management of certain diseases and as a result of surgery to the gastrointestinal tract or urinary tra
<p>The CPD article was relevant to my practice because most upper respiratory tract infections exhibit similar symptoms initially.
This article considers best practice in record-keeping and documentation in the light of recent public inquiries and reports, renewed national interest in r
<p>My understanding of ethical dilemmas in nursing care has been enhanced by reading the CPD article, which highlighted the features of ethical practice and the responsibi
This article focuses on writing for journal publication.
<p>Although I do not work in an emergency setting, I encounter patients who present with suicidal ideation, and I read the article to improve my practice.</p>
A cerebral aneurysm is a weak or thin spot on a blood vessel in the brain that swells and fills with blood.
<p>Having worked in community mental health teams, the CPD article reinforced my knowledge of the mental and physical health needs of patients with psychosis.
The varicella zoster virus causes two infections: varicella, also known as chickenpox occurring mostly in childhood, and herpes zoster, also known as shingl
<p>Reading the CPD article was beneficial to my professional nursing practice and development.
With people being given more choice about where to die, it is important that healthcare professionals strive to assist a good death in all care settings.
<p>Pressure ulcers are largely preventable, and efforts should be made to reduce their incidence.
Inguinal hernia repair is a common operation often performed as a day case procedure. Day surgery is popular with patients and offers many benefits. This article outlines the most common forms of hernia repair and discusses the need for general or local anaesthesia.
<p>Parenteral nutrition is a method of administering nutrition and hydration intravenously. Usually, nutrients are absorbed from the different foods we consume via the action of enzymes in the gastrointestinal tract.</p>
This article discusses the causes and management of fever in children.
Health promotion is integral to the nurse’s role. Increasing numbers of people in the UK are overweight or obese and are at increased risk of health problems such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers.
<p>Understanding the importance of patient safety, including the threats and solutions involved, is vital for safeguarding patients and providing harm-free care.</p>
