The nursing way of death.
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Publications and source records attributed to G Castledine.
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Psychological emergencies are complex events whose management requires considerable skill on the part of the nurse aider. This article, the first in a series on the management of psychological emergencies, outlines the main areas of assessment and the nurse-aid management of a psychologically disturbed person.
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Although disasters are not common in our society it is important that all nurses are prepared to help if one occurs in their locality. This article explores what nurse aiders can do in the emergency situation when faced with people suffering psychological reactions to disasters.
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Nurses have a moral duty to act when faced with emergency situations. Fear of legal recourse is no excuse for failing to provide first-aid care. This article considers the ethical implications for the nurse, midwife and health visitor at the scene of an accident.
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During the fit, the patient should be protected from further injury. The nurse aider should remove or guard the patient against dangerous objects nearby. To avoid further injury the nurse aider must carefully restrain and control the patient's movements. A clear airway must be maintained. The patient should be placed in the recovery position. Details of the fit should be observed.
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