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Beverages/adverse effects , Obesity/epidemiology , Obesity/nursing , Sweetening Agents/adverse effects , Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/epidemiology , Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/nursing , Health Promotion , Humans , Metabolic Syndrome/epidemiology , Metabolic Syndrome/nursing , Nutrition Assessment , Risk FactorsABSTRACT
Leech therapy is experiencing a resurgence in health care today, primarily in plastic and reconstructive surgery as a treatment for venous congestion, which can threaten surgical outcomes. Most nurses have had no formal training in administering the therapy or in maintaining Hirudo medicinalis, the species of freshwater worm used therapeutically. Yet nurses may be expected to participate in this therapy in a variety of clinical settings and can use these guidelines for the safe and effective use of the leech in treatment.
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Leeching/methods , Leeching/nursing , Animals , Attitude to Health , Contraindications , Hirudo medicinalis , Humans , Infection Control/methods , Leeching/psychology , Medical Waste Disposal/methods , Nurse's Role , Nursing Assessment , Patient Education as Topic , Patient Selection , Risk Factors , Skin Care/methods , Skin Care/nursing , Venous Insufficiency/etiology , Venous Insufficiency/prevention & controlABSTRACT
If your patient is malnourished, you need to assess her carefully before she restarts nutrition by any route to avoid potentially lethal consequences.
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Fluid Shifts , Malnutrition/therapy , Nutritional Support/adverse effects , Water-Electrolyte Imbalance/prevention & control , Adult , Aged , Child , Female , Humans , Nursing Assessment , Nutritional Support/methods , Risk Factors , Water-Electrolyte Imbalance/etiology , Water-Electrolyte Imbalance/nursingABSTRACT
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a serious condition that is common among neurological patients. If undiagnosed and untreated, it may lead to hypertension, coronary heart disease, pulmonary hypertension, myocardial infarction, stroke, psychiatric disorders, cognitive impairment, and, ultimately, death. One of the first steps in identifying OSA is to recognize its signs and symptoms. Nursing knowledge of OSA facilitates referral, diagnosis, and treatment of this potentially life-threatening condition.
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Nervous System Diseases/complications , Sleep Apnea, Obstructive/etiology , Sleep Apnea, Obstructive/therapy , Acromegaly/complications , Age Distribution , Diagnosis, Differential , Humans , Hypothyroidism/complications , Incidence , Information Services , Internet , Medical History Taking , Nurse's Role , Nursing Assessment , Obesity/complications , Patient Education as Topic , Polysomnography , Referral and Consultation , Risk Assessment , Risk Factors , Severity of Illness Index , Sleep Apnea, Obstructive/diagnosis , Sleep Apnea, Obstructive/epidemiology , Smoking/adverse effects , Snoring/etiology , Social SupportABSTRACT
The number of patients with sleep apnea treated by home care nurses is increasing. The most common treatment is with at-home positive airway pressure (PAP). This article presents an overview of PAP, including its purpose, correct application, and hints for assisting patients when they experience problems. Additionally, resources for further information on this therapy for sleep apnea are provided.
