A man living with cancer died after being given multiple overdoses of morphine
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This article looks at the relationship between stress, nursing integr
Aim To examine the ability of mental health professional
Oral bowel-cleansing agents are commonly used to prepare the bowel fo
This article, which forms part of the life sciences series and is the
Aim To determine healthcare professionals’ knowledge of
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major cause of morb
This article discusses the administration of acute oxygen therapy in
This literature review investigates nurses’ attitudes towards providi
Management of postural tachycardia syndrome is challenging.
<p>This article, which forms part of the life sciences series, explores the function
<p>An inadequate supply of thiamine (vitamin Bx) to the brain can result in Wernicke
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<p>Post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a common complication for many surgical patients, causing anxiety and distress. Evidence suggests that nursing practice in this area is inconsistent and that nurses’ knowledge needs to improve, to promote better patient outcomes.
<p>Hypertension is a public health problem that contributes significantly to the non-communicable disease burden. A review of the epidemiological literature demonstrates that the relationship between salt and hypertension is unequivocal.
<p>As an adult branch nursing student, I will be working in an emergency department during my final year, and this learning zone article proved to be a useful refresher on the assessment and management of head injuries.</p>
<p>This article, which is the first in a two-part series, provides an introduction to understanding quantitative research, basic statistics and terminology used in research articles.
<p>This article, which forms part of the life sciences series, examines the lymphatic system, focusing on the anatomy and physiology of lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes and lymph fluid.
<p>Type 1 and type 2 diabetes are associated with major complications that shorten life expectancy. Fluctuations in the amount of glucose reaching the brain cause a wide range of alterations to cerebral function, from mild impairment through to dementia-like states and even death.
