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Intramuscular injection techniques

20 February 2008

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

The administration of intramuscular (IM) injections is an important part of medication management and a common nursing intervention in clinical practice. A skilled...

Chest drain removal

16 July 2008

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

This article provides a step-by-step approach to the removal of chest drains and offers a rationale for practice. It also discusses indications for chest drain...

Subcutaneous injection technique

29 January 2008

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

This article outlines the procedure for administering subcutaneous injections, including site selection and prevention of complications.

Nursing management of patients who are nil by mouth

05 March 2008

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

This article examines how to manage patients who are nil by mouth (NBM) and maintain optimal nutritional status. Pre-operative fasting and other reasons why patients...

Monitoring pulse rate

09 April 2008

Nursing Standard

Art & science

This article, part of Nursing Standard’s clinical skills series, illustrates the sites for palpating the pulse and outlines the correct procedure for monitoring and...

Respiratory assessment

18 June 2008

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

This article, part of Nursing Standards clinical skills series, discusses the ‘look, listen and feel’ approach to respiratory assessment. This will assist nurses to...