Managing chronic conditions is a major process in every correctional setting. The chronic care visit is an ideal time for…
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Correctional Nurse
Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Alcohol Withdrawal
If you work in a correctional facility, it is vitally important that you can appropriately recognize, assess and implement interventions…
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Correctional Nurse Clinical Practice Update: Benzodiazepine Withdrawal
Benzodiazepines have a calming effect and are often taken to reduce anxiety or to help sleep. The correctional patient population is less likely to frequent the health care system for these conditions and may obtain relief by self-medicating using street drugs. Asking questions about treatments used for anxiety or insomnia may reveal a need for benzodiazepine withdrawal monitoring.