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Caring for the patient with a nasogastric tube

04 October 2005

Nursing Standard

Learning zone enteral nutrition

A nasogastric tube enables a nutritionally adequate diet to be delivered directly to the stomach bypassing the oral route. It is the most common route for enteral...

Living with loss

01 December 2008

Mental Health Practice

Dementia care

The NHS and Community Care Act (1990) and Designed To Care (Department of Health 1997) placed great emphasis on care in the community, including for people with...

Assessment and management of patients with varicose veins

17 February 2009

Nursing Standard

Learning zone continuing professional development

Varicose veins are enlarged superficial veins found in the legs. This article explores the anatomy and physiology of the venous system to assist nurses to assess,...

Managing patients with antipsychotic drug-induced hyperprolactinaemia

21 October 2008

Nursing Standard

Learning Zone

This article outlines a range of interventions that mental health nurses can use in the management of patients with hyperprolactinaemia induced by antipsychotic...

Urinary catheterisation:assessing the best options for patients

31 March 2009

Nursing Standard

Art &science continenece

There are two methods of draining urine from the bladder via a catheter. They involve intermittent catheterisation or the use of an indwelling catheter. This article...

Learning to nurse: reflections on bathing a patient

01 July 2006

Nursing Standard

Learning zone continuing professional development

The reflective process allows nurses to view their practice by bringing their theoretical knowledge and nursing practice closer together. In this article, a nursing...

Hepatitis C virus infection: risk factors, diagnosis and management

04 January 2011

Nursing Standard

Learning Zone

This article focuses on the risk factors, diagnosis and management of patients with chronic hepatitis C virus infection. It describes treatment options and the role...

Use of ketamine in uncontrolled acute and procedural pain

04 January 2011

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

This article explores the role of ketamine in pain management. Ketamine is an analgesic used to treat uncontrolled acute and procedural pain. It has protective...

Promoting better care: transition from child to adult services

20 January 2009

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Many children with chronic conditions now survive into adulthood. This article aims to raise awareness about the process of transition for adolescents with complex...

Assessing the effect of fibromyalgia on patients’sexual activity

17 September 2008

Nursing Standard

Art & science

Aims The primary aim of this study was to investigate whether a questionnaire developed for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) could also be used with patients...