Headache is a pain in any part of the head, including the face, scalp, and interior of the head. The pain is due to activation of the pain-sensitive structures around the brain, skull, face, teeth, or sinuses. It is the one of the most common types of pain seen in the correctional environment. Conditions like migraine and chronic headaches are…
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I recently observed a Nursing Sick Call encounter and when it was completed, I asked the nurse a few questions about the patient’s complaint and discussed her use of the nursing protocols and the patient education she provided. I noted that she did an excellent job using therapeutic communication with the patient, and it was clear, as a result, that…
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The Extent of the Problem The incarcerated elderly (defined as persons over 50 or 55 years of age) is the fastest growing segment of the incarcerated US population. The Bureau of Prisons’ statistics from May 2022 indicate that 19.3% of the population is 51 years or older. This growth is expected to continue for many reasons, including longer sentencing, tougher drug…
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