Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation success rates have not changed in 30 years. Patient outcomes may improve if changes in a patient's condition are addressed at the onset of subtle deteriorations, rather than at the point of cardiac arrest. The rapid response team involves early intervention that demonstrates the ability to decrease cardiac arrest rates and improve patient mortality.
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This article reviews the relationship between ageing and nutrition. The vulnerability of older adults to nutritional decline is explored and the importance of nutritional screening in this population is discussed. The author considers some of the barriers to achieving nutritional adequacy once patients have been admitted to hospital and suggests how these can be overcome.
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Nurses have an important role to play in improving patients' diets. This article examines the role of carbohydrates in the prevention and management of disease. It discusses the qlycaemic response and index, the importance of fibre, insulin sensitivity, weight management and the role of resistant starch in healthy eating.
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Many nurses working in general wards and departments are caring for patients with central venous catheters and are increasingly responsible for their removal. This article outlines the basis of good practice and the possible complications, focusing on air embolism.
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This article examines trends in sexually transmitted infections in the UK. Screening, treatment and education of adults and adolescents are discussed. Suggestions are made for improvements to sexual health, as outlined in The National Strategy for Sexual Health and HIV (Department of Health 2001).