Mar 4, 2024 · Abstract. Good history taking is a vital component of patient assessment and high-quality care. This second article in our assessment and interpretation series for advanced nurse or midwife practitioners shows how a systematic approach to taking a history, combined with asking patients about their ideas, concerns and expectations, gives a thorough understanding of patients’ complaints and ...

Jan 6, 2020 · Listening to the breathing sounds can give an idea of the cause of any breathing difficulty. Rattling noises can indicate secretion, wheezing can infer asthma, while stridor can suggest partial airway obstruction (Cathala and Costa, 2019).

Apr 14, 2020 · Principles of asepsis. The fundamental principle of an aseptic technique/ANTT incorporates protecting key elements of the equipment that should remain free from micro-organisms, for example, the inside of a sterile dressing or the barrel of a …

Apr 15, 2024 · References Cedar SH (2018) Every breath you take: the process of breathing explained. Nursing Times; 114: 1, 47-50. Cross J et al (2020) Respiratory Physiotherapy Pocketbook: An On Call Survival Guide.Elsevier. Curr S, Fordham-Clarke C (2022) Clinical Nursing Skills at a Glance.Wiley Blackwell. Day K (2022) Essential critical care skills 4: airway assessment and management.

Oct 16, 2017 · Miscalculating doses is a common source of drug errors. This article explains how to calculate drug doses and highlights common errors. After reading it, you can undertake the Nursing Times learning unit Drug Calculations in Practice, …

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Jun 1, 2015 · Elements of reflective practice may already be present in nursing teams, perhaps in private self-reflection or during supervision. However, making it part of a regular, ongoing facilitated group gives the process greater focus, structure and depth.

Dec 18, 2017 · Box 1. Making time for communication. Nurse Amy Green was allocated a bay of four patients and two side wards for her shift. Halfway through the morning one of her patients in a side ward became very ill and Amy realised that she needed to spend a lot of time with him.

Feb 14, 2022 · Background. Compassion in Practice: Nursing, Midwifery and Care Staff Our Vision and Strategy was a policy document published by NHS England in December 2012.. It was developed by Jane Cummings, then chief nursing officer for England, and Viv Bennett, director of nursing at the Department of Health and lead nurse at Public Health England.

Nov 20, 2017 · Introduction. It is estimated that the cost of poor communication to the NHS is over £1bn per year, and can lead to poor adherence to medication regimens, repeat visits to clinics, disputes and ultimately litigation (McDonald, 2016).