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<p>Depression in patients receiving palliative and end-of-life care is difficult to distinguish from grief and sadness.
Internationally recruited nurses (IRNs) provide valuable resources to address existing and predicted nurse shortages.
This article explains the effects of compression therapy and discusses the treatment options available in the management of patients
This article examines why healthcare professionals may find it difficult to advise patients about care of chronic skin conditions su
A suprapubic catheter may be used to drain the bladder of urine as an alternative to an indwelling urethral catheter.
<p>This article discusses laparoscopic cholecystectomy, or surgical removal of the gall bladder through a process also known as keyhole surgery.
This article outlines a range of interventions that mental health nurses can use in the management of patients with hyperprolactinae
<p>A significant number of people in the UK experience chronic pain, resulting in high levels of suffering and reduced quality of life.
This article explores patient consultation with specific reference to the Calgary-Cambridge consultation guide.
<p>Bronchiectasis, although not as common as other respiratory disorders, can be life-limiting and remains a significant problem for many patients, as well as being a cons
Many nurses working in the primary and secondary sectors will care for patients who have sustained fractures.
Most nurses are familiar with testing urine and many do so daily. The urine dipstick can reveal many abnormalities.
This article focuses on how to undertake peripheral cannulation by providing the theoretical basis for understanding the anatomy of veins, how to improve venous access and choosing a suitable vein and device.
Caring for a patient who has died is the final act that a nurse will carry out for a patient. Traditionally steeped in ritual, and often referred to as last offices, this act can achieve closure for the nurse and the family.
This article provides practical help to nursing students undertaking a research project as part of their course requirements. Most undergraduate courses no longer require empirical data collection.
This article examines the issue of nutrition and mental health for adults of all ages with a range of mental health needs.
Working in health care has never seemed more exciting or stressful.
This article reviews the physiology that underpins normal fluid balance and discusses how fluid balance can be affected by illness. Clinical assessment of hydration and the importance of fluid balance record keeping are explained.
