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Addressing issues as soon as they are recognised as problematic is the first step in managing them effectively. In a team that functions optimally, any issues will be addressed first by a peer so when...
ADHD has had a long history of reclassification and debate. Until very recently the diagnosis of ADHD was not included within the international classification of diseases (ICD-10) (World Health...
The combination of chlorhexidine and tooth brushing have been investigated; clinical trials have shown that a reduction in dental plaque, which acts as host to intra-oral colonising bacteria, also...
Good quality pain management will result in reduced pain severity, adequate pain relief, low functional interference, few adverse effects from pain or its treatment, and patient satisfaction with...
A previously healthy 10-year-old boy presented to the paediatric assessment unit (PAU) with a 4-day history of bilateral leg pain, which was progressively worsening. There was no change reported in...
The challenge of an ageing society is that the traditional way of moving through the NHS, by which patients see their GP, are referred for treatment in hospital, treated, discharged and return home,...
The body requires oxygen as an important part of its energy provision process. The respiratory system provides the body with oxygen and removes carbon dioxide as a waste product. This is the process...
Before diving into the assessment process, it is necessary to have a general understanding of the various types of pain that can be experienced, as well as how these are manifested. This understanding...
Under normal circumstances, an individual adopts a sitting or squatting position allowing for straightening of the anorectal angle and the relaxation of the external anal sphincter and puborectalis...
The measurement of blood glucose provides information on the effectiveness of blood glucose metabolism and guides interventions to achieve optimal glucose control within the body..
There are various methods of urine collection, including:.
When carrying out the procedure nurses need to be aware of the religious and cultural observations and preferences of the patient and family. Wherever possible, nurses should have discussed any...
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