Urologic nursing
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Unrecognized delirium may lead to negative outcomes, such as increased morbidity, longer hospital stays, and increased health care costs. A prospective cohort design study was used to determine the incidence and prevalence of delirium and percentage of patients with unrecognized delirium in a hospital inpatient unit. The sample consisted of 141 patients admitted to a urology/nephrology unit over a six-week period. ⋯ In the nursing assessment, 1 of 17 (6%) had no documentation of any signs/symptoms of delirium. This study provided baseline data for the development, implementation, and evaluation of a delirium recognition program using the CAM. The CAM may represent an easy-to-use, valid, and reliable instrument to detect delirium as part of a routine nursing assessment.
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High-dose rate brachytherapy (HDRB) is one of many treatments for prostate cancer. Despite a reported 80% to 90% success rate in terms of cure rates, nausea and vomiting have been noted as a significant problem. ⋯ Vincent's Private Hospital, an incidence of nausea and vomiting was estimated at 67% of patients undergoing HDRB. This study examines the possible causes and risk factors of post-operative nausea and vomiting with this treatment option.
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Biography Historical Article
It's not about the bike: a critique of themes identified in Lance Armstrong's narrative.
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Simulation learning is routinely used in medical education and training, and it has been used in nursing education for quite a while. It is used to promote clinical competency and reflective-thinking skills. ⋯ The safety of patients depends on the accuracy of those providing care, and simulation as a learning method provides an opportunity to attain a level of experience with no human risk. This article provides an overview of simulation learning and its benefits.