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To help ensure military veterans get appropriate diagnosis and treatment, ask patients if they’ve ever served in the military.
Reproductive status, hormonal therapy, oral contraceptives, irregular menstrual cycles, and pregnancy complications may raise woman’s risk of cardiovascular disease.
Rapid withdrawal from antidepressant drugs can cause serious problems in acute-care patients. This article explains why acute-care nurses need to put antidepressant discontinuation syndrome on thier radar screen.
The patient thinks she knows what’s causing her chest pain. Her nurse knows she must rule out myocardial infarction.
A new document created by ANA and other groups delineates emergency care principles for psychiatric patients.
Be sure you’re prepared to care for patients with this condition
Don’t assume depression is a normal finding in elderly patients.
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The author reviews issues surrounding mandatory overtime.
Dedicated to John, who was loved by so many
The more you know about menopause, the more you can help patients understand and cope with symptoms.
Gun violence: Will the 113th Congress take action?
Trichotillomania takes an emotional and psychological toll.
Dolls can work wonders on geriatric dementia patients.
Discover the secrets to planning and implementing a successful continuing-
education conference.
Routine alcohol abuse screening identifies patients who abuse alcohol and helps reduce alcohol-related health problems.
Don’t miss an opportunity for health promotion and improvement in disease management by failing to assess patients with chronic illness for depression.
Read this nurse’s remarkable story of devotion and acceptance.
An often-missed diagnosis, this condition may mimic certain types of dementia.
ICU stays can cause physical and cognitive problems for years after discharge. Find out how to improve patient outcomes.
ANA’s position statement on thimerosol-containing vaccines emphasizes a precautionary approach.
Many people who take prescription opioids underestimate the abuse potential.
Rodney, age 47, was admitted to the hospital 2 days ago with rib and femur fractures and facial contusions. He appears well nourished and well groomed.
Rodney, age 47, was admitted to the hospital 2 days ago with rib and femur fractures and facial contusions. He appears well nourished and well groomed.
This affective teaching strategy improves students’ understanding of mental illness on a deeper personal level.
All kids can be moody and unpredictable. But for roughly 5% of children, behavioral changes reflect depression. Learn why depression holds added dangers for children – and how you can detect it.
This nightly vexation afflicts nearly 10% of the elderly.
Without quick thinking and a call to the rapid response team, this reaction to atypical antipsychotics can kill.
People who mutilate themselves excel at hiding their injuries. Find out how to identify self-mutilators and nurture their trust.
Nurses play a significant role in helping patients to get the sleep they need.
Awaken patients with sleep apnea to the danger of their condition.
A monthly round-up of clinicial and practice new and alerts.
Preventing readmissions is an important quality focus. Here is how you can work with other team members to help reduce readmissions for patients who have diabetes.
Want to reduce physical and psychological stress? Emotional Freedom Techniques may be able to help.
Our editor-in-chief discusses the upcoming insurance requirement related to the Affordable Care Act and emphasizes the need for nurses to be knowledgeable about the requirements so they can help friends, family, and patients navigate the health insurance marketplace.
Learn how to care for patients whose seizures reflect psychological disturbances.
Extreme mood and behavior swings, disrupted lives, reduced life expectancy, obstacles to getting help—these are among the effects
of bipolar disorder. When you understand this condition, you can help enhance your patient’s quality of life. Besides disrupting lives, this illness can reduce life expectancy significantly.
Examine the ethical and legal issues of patient privacy.
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