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Nursing Standard - Volume 26, Issue 1
Nursing Standard
Issue 1 - Volume 26 - 07 September 2011
4 archive articles
- Diabetic ketoacidosis
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Author: Gail Braid
I am a band 5 staff nurse in an acute medical unit where patients are commonly admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis. The article updated my knowledge of the condition and the latest treatment guideline...
Date: September 2011
Journal: Nursing Standard
Issue: Volume 26, Number 1
Keywords: Diabetic ketoacidosis - Assessment and management of atopic eczema in children
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Author: Jean Robinson
Atopic eczema is a chronic inflammatory itchy skin condition caused by a defect in skin barrier function. It is common in infants and children and may continue into adulthood. Assessment of eczema in ...
Date: September 2011
Journal: Nursing Standard
Issue: Volume 26, Number 1
Keywords: Atopic eczema, education, emollients, skin and skin disorders, topical corticosteroids - Emollient therapy for dry and inflammatory skin conditions
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Author: Liz Green
Most nurses will encounter patients with dry skin conditions such as atopic eczema and psoriasis in their everyday practice. Emollients can be beneficial for most dry skin conditions, although they ar...
Date: September 2011
Journal: Nursing Standard
Issue: Volume 26, Number 1
Keywords: Dermatology, dry skin conditions, emollient therapy, skin disorders - Influence of location on a good death
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Author: Miranda Paddy
With the recent emphasis of the Department of Health on reducing unnecessary hospitalisation at the end of life and improving community care for people dying at home, it could be assumed that dying at...
Date: September 2011
Journal: Nursing Standard
Issue: Volume 26, Number 1
Keywords: Good death, end of life care, life-limiting condition, location of death
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