Orthopaedic nursing
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Traumatic penetrating wounds caused by compressed air or pneumatic tools initiate local tissue changes that are similar to gunshot wounds. Wounding caused by a pneumatic nail gun can range from mild tissue damage to severe life-threatening injury. This article presents a case review with appropriate nursing diagnoses.
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Relief of pain in children is a challenge to the pediatric health care provider. A clear understanding of the various developmental and cognitive levels will help the nurse better assess and manage children in pain. Age-appropriate assessment tools are currently available. A combination of a wide variety of treatment modalities, both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic, can be used to effectively manage pain in children.
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Successful fluid resuscitation of the trauma patient requires prompt assessment and initiation of fluid therapy. This article discusses the fluids and blood components that may be used in the resuscitation period for the adult trauma patient, as well as potential complications of fluid resuscitation therapy and nursing interventions.
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Orthopaedic nursing · May 1989
Perceived body space and self-esteem in adult males with and without chronic low back pain.
This comparative descriptive study investigated differences in perceived body space and self-esteem in adult males with and without chronic low back pain. Results indicated that no significant differences existed between the two groups. Ancillary findings indicated that adult males with chronic low back pain were more depressed than adult males with hypertension. Those with continuous chronic pain demonstrated higher depression scores and lower self-esteem scores than did those experiencing intermittent chronic pain.