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The causes of anaphylactic shock and presenting features are not clea
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The aim of this article is to increases nurses’ awareness of issues and methods involved in quality improvement in a healthcare setting. After reading this article you should be able to:
The management of chest drains is very complex and pain control is often given very little thought. It is not necessarily always considered to be a priority.
This article describes the aetiology of oesophageal varices, the variety of treatment options available and the physiological and psychological nursing needs of patients undergoing these treatment regimes.
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Emergency contraception is often misunderstood by the general public and nurses alike. This article outlines information about methods of post-coital contraception that all nurses need to provide appropriate health advice to women in any nursing setting.
The nurse’s role in the administration of antibiotics involves more than just giving medication to patients. Sue Jordan and Mike Tait describe how antibiotics work, their side effects, and the important aspects of nursing care for patients on these powerful drugs.
