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),…
Home Care
When to refer patients for hospice care
What happens to patients once they reach the maximum benefit of traditional curative treatment? For many, hospice should be considered. A point on the…
Managing knee osteoarthritis in older adults
A degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis (OA) is marked by cartilage erosion, osteophyte formation, joint hypertrophy, and subchondral sclerosis. A leading cause of disability in…
Update on home health care: How it’s changing
By understanding how home health care has changed, acute-care nurses can partner more effectively with home care nurses.
Postdischarge nursing care of stroke patients
Home health nurses play a vital role in helping patients recover from stroke
A horse is a horse—and sometimes part of a clinical team, too
Equine-assisted activities and therapies partner professionals with horses to address the patient’s needs.
Understanding end-tidal CO2 monitoring
This noninvasive technique gives early warning of respiratory compromise.
Disposal dilemmas in home health care
Learn the proper way to dispose of sharps and waste pharmaceuticals used in the home.
How to prevent falls among older adults in outpatient settings
The author provides tips for preventing falls.
Chest tube care: The more you know, the easier it gets
Many nurses find chest tube care intimidating—but it doesn’t have to be. Once you understand the basics, you can be confident when caring for…
Stop the silence of elder abuse
Learn how to identify elder abuse and what to do if you suspect abuse.
Medication errors: Best Practices
A medication error can occur in any healthcare setting-with devastating consequences. The authors describe weaknesses in the key elements of medication use and propose…
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…
When to refer patients for hospice care
What happens to patients once they reach the maximum benefit of traditional curative treatment? For many, hospice should be considered. A point…
Managing knee osteoarthritis in older adults
A degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis (OA) is marked by cartilage erosion, osteophyte formation, joint hypertrophy, and subchondral sclerosis. A leading cause of…
Update on home health care: How it’s changing
By understanding how home health care has changed, acute-care nurses can partner more effectively with home care nurses.
Postdischarge nursing care of stroke patients
Home health nurses play a vital role in helping patients recover from stroke
A horse is a horse—and sometimes part of a clinical team, too
Equine-assisted activities and therapies partner professionals with horses to address the patient’s needs.
Understanding end-tidal CO2 monitoring
This noninvasive technique gives early warning of respiratory compromise.
Disposal dilemmas in home health care
Learn the proper way to dispose of sharps and waste pharmaceuticals used in the home.
How to prevent falls among older adults in outpatient settings
The author provides tips for preventing falls.
Chest tube care: The more you know, the easier it gets
Many nurses find chest tube care intimidating—but it doesn’t have to be. Once you understand the basics, you can be confident when…
Stop the silence of elder abuse
Learn how to identify elder abuse and what to do if you suspect abuse.
Medication errors: Best Practices
A medication error can occur in any healthcare setting-with devastating consequences. The authors describe weaknesses in the key elements of medication use…
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