Codependency: is it affecting our nursing practice?
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Dependency, Psychological↗
Biomedical subjects
J A Cipkala-Gaffin
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Measles epidemic: impact on pediatric oncology patients.
Measles, a preventable disease, is again epidemic in the United States and is a threat to the immunocompromised pediatric oncology patient. In response to this latest epidemic, the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee has revised its recommendations for controlling an outbreak and has changed childhood immunization to a two-dose schedule. Full understanding of measles management is needed to effectively protect the pediatric oncology patient during the current epidemic. This article reviews the epidemiology, clinical presentation and management of measles, including recommendations for vaccinations, exposures, isolation, and patient and family education.
Child↗
Diagnosis and treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
TOPIC: Diagnosis and treatment of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. PURPOSE: To describe a multidimensional approach to treatment of children with attention deficit/hyperactivity and their parents. SOURCES: Review of the literature and of the author's clinical work. CONCLUSIONS: A great deal of controversy surrounds this diagnosis. The nurse psychotherapist helps children and families through the diagnostic process and into the treatment phase. Emphasis is on psychotherapy of the child and family, parent education, and attention to the child's school environment and social adjustment.
Adolescent↗