A man living with cancer died after being given multiple overdoses of morphine
Practice question
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Ascertaining patients’ background, an overlooked skill, supports diagnosis and management
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Initiatives aim to enhance health and quality of life, with nursing staff playing a key role
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Signs and symptoms and what to consider when assessing a patient for early-stage dementia
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Awareness of the components can help with healthy ageing and reduce NHS pressures
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The condition is a medical emergency – but various approaches can guide its nursing care
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Nurses can encourage older people in acute hospitals to be more active
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It can help you provide person-centred support for older people living with frailty
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All health and social care staff should commit to being champions of these values at work
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A collateral history is crucial in distinguishing between the conditions
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A blood pressure drop on standing is more prevalent in those with comorbidities and frailty
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Delirium is time-critical, but can be identified with a simple bedside test
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Participation enhances your career and develops new, diverse practices
Nursing and care staff can enhance patient outcomes by expanding their research knowledge
Advanced nurse practitioners caring for older people need to raise the role’s profile
Nurses have a key role in the rehabilitation of people in long-term care
Nurses can help counter the physical and cognitive decline of older people
Frailty identification instruments improve outcomes and help plan for future needs
Delirium is a common coronavirus symptom, and people in long-term care facilities are at risk
