Black you lose.
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Black or African American↗
Biomedical subjects
J Sims
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Nursing in Spain--times of change.
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Education, Nursing↗
Pushing for power.
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Congresses as Topic↗
'A monumental challenge'.
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome↗
Hungry for money.
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Community Health Nursing↗
Breaking the silence--deaf people with psychiatric problems.
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Adult↗
Teaching ethics.
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Cultural Characteristics↗
When disaster strikes.
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Disaster Planning↗
The extrapyramidal effects of phenothiazines on patients.
The phenothiazines have been used for many years in the treatment of psychoses. They act by blocking dopamine receptors. Unfortunately, they can also produce extrapyramidal side-effects (EPS). The pharmacological origins of these side-effects are explored in this paper and their presentation, prevalence and reversibility are considered. Non-motor adverse effects are also described, and implications for patient monitoring and education are also noted.
Antipsychotic Agents↗
Making sense of pulse oximetry and oxygen dissociation curve.
It is important to maintain oxygen supply to the tissues. The article reviews the physiology of oxygen transport and highlights the use of pulse oximetry as a versatile tool for monitoring the adequacy of patient oxygenation in various nursing situations. The practicalities of using a pulse oximeter are discussed.
Blood Gas Analysis↗
Making sense of tonicity and intravenous therapy.
The body maintains homeostasis by controlling the movement of fluid between different internal areas. Intravenous therapy assists when imbalance occurs because of injury or illness. The nurse needs to be aware of the appropriate solutions to administer in various situations.
Body Fluids↗