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Managing medications for hospital patients with Parkinson disease

A progressive degenerative disease, Parkinson disease (PD) is marked by tremor, slow movement, stiffness, and balance problems. It affects about 1 million Americans—more than amyotrophic…

How to manage manipulative behavior in geriatric patients

Nursing is regularly rated as one of the most trusted professions, but nurses are also the target of allegations of abuse and negligence of…

Dumped: When nursing homes abandon patients to the hospital

Margie is an 86-year-old nursing home resident who has developed a bladder infection. As is the case with many elderly women, she also is…

Sulfonylurea-induced hypoglycemia in an elderly patient

Myrna Klein, age 82, is admitted to the medical-surgical unit from the emergency department (ED) at 9 pm for an exacerbation of chronic obstructive…

Transforming nursing practice: The patient-centered medical home

Primary care faces many challenges. Healthcare reform has and will continue to have a direct impact on primary care practices across the nation, with…

An activity menu for older adults

You are caring for Mrs. R, a 75-year-old woman admitted to your hospital with pneumonia. After a few days, Mrs. R starts frequently ringing…

Managing pain in frail elders

Managing pain in any older adult poses unique challenges. But older adults who are frail are more likely to experience chronic pain, acute pain, or both. What’s more, they…

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America needs a culture change

My name is Chad Allen and I am a psychiatric nurse who works with the geriatric population. As a psychiatric nurse, I have seen…

Managing delirium in hospitalized older adults

Lawrence Jeffries, age 78, is admitted to the hospital for an arthroplasty of the left hip. A retired roofer, he lives with his wife…

Assessing your patients’ risk for falling

An estimated 25,500 Americans died from falls in healthcare and community settings in 2013. Countless more suffered life-changing injuries, such as fractures, internal injuries,…

Managing chest tubes: Air leaks and unplanned tube removal

Once treated only in high-acuity settings, patients with chest tubes now receive care in inpatient medical-surgical floors, outpatient procedural areas (such as interventional radiology),…

Reducing functional decline in hospitalized older

Older adults make up 13% of the U.S. population but account for 36% to 50% of hospital admissions and 44% of hospital charges. About…

Managing medications for hospital patients with Parkinson disease

A progressive degenerative disease, Parkinson disease (PD) is marked by tremor, slow movement, stiffness, and balance problems. It affects about 1 million Americans—more…

How to manage manipulative behavior in geriatric patients

Nursing is regularly rated as one of the most trusted professions, but nurses are also the target of allegations of abuse and…

Dumped: When nursing homes abandon patients to the hospital

Margie is an 86-year-old nursing home resident who has developed a bladder infection. As is the case with many elderly women, she…

Sulfonylurea-induced hypoglycemia in an elderly patient

Myrna Klein, age 82, is admitted to the medical-surgical unit from the emergency department (ED) at 9 pm for an exacerbation of…

Transforming nursing practice: The patient-centered medical home

Primary care faces many challenges. Healthcare reform has and will continue to have a direct impact on primary care practices across the…

An activity menu for older adults

You are caring for Mrs. R, a 75-year-old woman admitted to your hospital with pneumonia. After a few days, Mrs. R starts…

Managing pain in frail elders

Managing pain in any older adult poses unique challenges. But older adults who are frail are more likely to experience chronic pain, acute pain, or both.…

America needs a culture change

My name is Chad Allen and I am a psychiatric nurse who works with the geriatric population. As a psychiatric nurse, I…

Managing delirium in hospitalized older adults

Lawrence Jeffries, age 78, is admitted to the hospital for an arthroplasty of the left hip. A retired roofer, he lives with…

Assessing your patients’ risk for falling

An estimated 25,500 Americans died from falls in healthcare and community settings in 2013. Countless more suffered life-changing injuries, such as fractures,…

Managing chest tubes: Air leaks and unplanned tube removal

Once treated only in high-acuity settings, patients with chest tubes now receive care in inpatient medical-surgical floors, outpatient procedural areas (such as…