Rapid Response: Hypoglycemia and chronic kidney disease
When administering insulin, closely monitor food intake and potential side effects including hypoglycemia. Chronic kidney…
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Families and post-intensive care syndrome
Post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) is defined as new or increased physical, cognitive, or mental health…
Hypothyroidism and nursing care
Hypothyroidism, also known as myxedema, is second to diabetes mellitus as the most common endocrine…
Concussion: Prevention, assessment, and management
Concussion, a subset of mild traumatic brain injury, can lead to long-term effects, including chronic…
Detecting elder abuse and neglect: The importance of good skin assessment
Every year, approximately 4 million older Americans fall victim to abuse and neglect. And for…
Wellness 101: 9 dimensions of wellness
My mom sneezed and had a hemorrhagic stroke right in front of me when I…
Community-acquired pneumonia
Community-acquired Pneumonia (CAP) is exactly what it sounds like—a lung infection acquired while out and…
Assessing and preventing cognitive impairment in the elderly
All segments of the international population are living longer, and many will experience dementia. Policymakers…
Situational awareness and the Nursing Code of Ethics
In 2015, the American Nurses Association (ANA) revised the Code of Ethics for Nurses (The…
Healthy schedules, healthy nurses
Fatigue is common among shift-work nurses, and longer shifts and overtime are associated with increased…
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