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Understanding noninvasive ventilation
Knowing the benefits and drawbacks of the options helps drive patient-centered care.
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Traditionally, oxygen delivery systems are categorized as low, moderate, and high flow.
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Mitigating melanoma
Early detection and intervention is key for higher survival rates.
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Late identification and recognition of melanoma lead to worsening health outcomes.
Nursing patient education...
Better safe than sepsis
Tips for a hospital sepsis prevention program
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The Surviving Sepsis Campaign international consensus guidelines summarize best practices based on the medical literature, but they...
Nurse heroes of the Pandemic
Nurses share a common theme: Hope.
Be prepared, be strong, and don’t panic
Crystal Davis Campbell, BSN, RN
Staff nurse, medical ICU, Vidant Medical Center
Greenville, North Carolina
Crystal...
Seven reversible causes of dementia in older adults
Early identification and accurate diagnosis can improve patient outcomes.
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Some causes of dementia can be reversed through proper identification, intervention, and treatment.
Nurses play...
School nurses: Keeping school children, families, and communities healthy
This specialty provides many challenges—and rewards.
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School nurses play an integral role in the health of children and youth, by increasing access to healthcare,...
Addressing substance use disorder and diversion in the healthcare environment
Early detection and response are key.
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Substance use disorder (SUD) affects people of all ages, genders, races, and religions regardless of socioeconomic status, professional...
Primary hypothyroidism: More common than you think
Be alert to this frequently unrecognized condition.
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Hypothyroidism develops slowly over time and if left undiagnosed may put patients at risk for serious conditions,...
Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia: Discerning the differences
Assessment is key for optimal management.
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An early symptom of Alzheimer’s disease is decline in cognition, most typically manifesting as short-term memory loss. Early...
Toward rational conversation about race, health risk, and nursing
How race correction affects risk assessment and treatment.
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Race correction refers to a practice in healthcare that treats race as a risk factor.
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Providing effective communication to patients who are deaf or hard of hearing
Nurses have a legal duty.
Communication is the bedrock of patient care. If a patient can’t comprehend the care being provided or the clinician can’t...
Unplanned Extubation: Eliminating preventable deaths
Know the risk factors and take steps to prevent harm.
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Unplanned extubations (UEs) can be reduced through the implementation of standardization of best practices,...
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome explained
Learn how to identify this frequently misdiagnosed condition.
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Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome is a growing but poorly understood healthcare concern within the rising number of...
