CPD articles

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Nurses may come into contact with patients who have anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.

17 Dec 2003
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An estimated 20 per cent of people in the UK have elevated blood pressure that warrants some form of treatment or monitoring.

10 Dec 2003
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Acquired brain injury is a non-degenerative brain injury that may affect anyone at any time.

26 Nov 2003
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This article provides an overview of the care required by patients in the last 48-72 hours of life, as well as the support required

19 Nov 2003
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Suctioning techniques are a necessary nursing intervention to remove respiratory secretions and maintain optimum ventilation and oxy

12 Nov 2003
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Faecal incontinence is a distressing condition, which adversely affects the quality of life of adults of all ages.

05 Nov 2003
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Anticoagulant and fibrinolytic drugs are being used with increasing frequency in acute and community settings.

29 Oct 2003
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It should not be assumed that living with dementia means a complete loss of abilities.

22 Oct 2003
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Psoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory arthritis associated with psoriasis.

15 Oct 2003
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The authors discuss the aetiology, diagnosis and prevention of influenza and pneumococcal disease, identifying who should be vaccina

08 Oct 2003
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In the second part of this article, the authors examine the biological consequences for patients of changes in drug formulation, non

01 Oct 2003
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The authors outline the legal and professional consequences for nurses of failing to adhere to the law relating to the administratio

24 Sep 2003

Compiling and maintaining a professional portfolio is a requirement for all practising nurses. This article focuses on the process of building a portfolio for nurses working in operating theatres.

17 Sep 2003

This article examines the causes of pressure ulcers and provides an overview of the best advice available in preventing them in the clinical setting.

10 Sep 2003

The author provides an overview and update on the current nutritional recommendations for diabetes and advice on methods of putting theory into practice.

03 Sep 2003

Set against a background of modern-day nursing practice becoming ever more complex, this article aims to help nurses solve problems by understanding their origins and recognising them when they occur.

27 Aug 2003

The prevalence of obesity has increased dramatically over recent years and the health risks associated with obesity are well known. The author discusses the dietary management of obesity in adults and children.

20 Aug 2003

<p>The authors have developed a security needs assessment profile designed to match the service provided in secure, forensic psychiatric units more accurately with the needs of individual patients.

20 Aug 2003

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