A 32-year-old newly transferred patient tells the medication nurse he sees blood in his urine. The nurse asked him to…
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Medication
Four Ways Your Patient Can Help You Avoid A Medication Error
A well-informed patient can be a great assistance in reducing medication error. The more patients understand about the medications they…
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Ibuprofen and NSAIDs: Risks and Benefits
Typically, our nursing guidelines/protocols include ibuprofen for sprains and strains, and nursing staff should follow the protocols of their agency….
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Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Heat-Related Illness
Don’t miss the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke in your patients being seen in sick call or as…
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Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Direct Observation Therapy Medication Administration Pointers
Two hundred inmates are once again in line for their medications. A harried custody officer, in charge of line security,…
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Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Keep on Person Medication Tips
A patient arrives at the medication window one morning with an empty blister pack of Truvada. It is only ten…
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