Health visitors in south Wales set to strike after NHS employer ignores job evaluation appeal
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<p>This article introduces the concept of psychological care as part of a holistic approach to nursing practice.
<p>Diuretics relieve fluid overload by increasing the volume of urine passed and decreasing the volume of fluid in the body.
<p>This article focuses on the types of unintentional injuries that may occur in the community and individuals who are most vulnerable.
<p>This article examines three of the most common oncological emergencies. It considers the underlying pathophysiology of these conditions and the symptoms.
<p>This article focuses on the causes, diagnosis and management of carbon monoxide poisoning.
<p>Sedatives may be administered to patients in the hospital setting to provide comfort and reduce anxiety and pain.
<p>This article examines the perceived benefits of graduate-only pre-registration programmes in mental health nursing, and the potential social aspiration and attrition pr
Many nurses will be familiar with the unexpected death of an adult patient following a sudden, life-threatening cardiac event.
Recommendations about consuming eggs have evolved over the past few years resulting in some confusion.
<p>Wikis can be a powerful online resource for the provision and sharing of information, with the proviso that information found on them should be independently verified.
Coeliac disease is an autoimmune inflammatory disease of the small intestine precipitated by ingestion of gluten in genetically susc
<p>Diabetic ketoacidosis is a common life-threatening complication, which usually occurs in patients with type 1 diabetes, but it may also occur in those with type 2 diabetes during severe concurrent illness, such as sepsis, myocardial infarction or corticosteroid treatment.
Alcohol misuse in older adults has been referred to as a ‘silent epidemic’. National strategies for substance misuse advocate an integrated approach to care.
<p>Audit is recognised as a crucial component of improving the quality of patient care.
Escherichia coli is a normal inhabitant of the human gastrointestinal tract and can cause healthcare-associated infections.
<p>A donation of whole blood can be processed into red cells, platelets, fresh frozen plasma and cryoprecipitate.
This article provides an overview of central venous pressure (CVP) monitoring in clinical practice. It explores the underpinning anatomy and physiology, as well as the indications and means of access, for the procedure.
