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Navigating Isolation: Exploring the Lived Experiences of Healthcare Engagement Among Smith Island, Maryland Residents

Background Somerset County is the southernmost county in Maryland, situated between the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean (Somerset County, 2024). Nearly one-third of county residents are impoverished, more than any other county in Maryland…

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Effective discharge education using the teach-back method

Emergency department providers frequently manage non-acute health issues, which could be more effectively addressed in other healthcare settings. This trend is evident in the staggering number of annual ED visits in the United States. To address this concern in a…

Geriatric urosepsis: Prevention and detection

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (National Academies) acknowledges the complexities of treating older adults who live in LTC facilities. Stark differences in diagnostic capabilities exist between LTC facilities and acute-care hospitals, including limited access to medical supplies,…

Serotonin syndrome

A 54-year-old woman arrives at the ED with flu-like symptoms, including fatigue, muscle aches, and a mild fever. Her medical history includes depression, which she manages with a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, and recurrent migraines treated with a triptan. Two…

Comprehensive nursing approach to hepatitis B and C

HBV and HCV pose significant health risks. In their chronic form, years after initial infection, both viruses can result in severe health issues, including liver cirrhosis, liver cancer, and deaths related to viral hepatitis. Nurses have an important role to…