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Anxiety is a common comorbidity in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) but its identification and management are often insufficient. ⋯ Nurses can play a vital role in screening and managing anxiety, and educating people in strategies to prevent episodes of panic.
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As the largest professional group involved in direct clinical care, nurses have a vital role to play in venous thromboembolism prevention. This article describes the condition and its implications for patients. It discusses how nurses can reduce the risk of harm to patients through risk assessment and thromboprophylaxis, and by educating patients.
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The majority of violent assaults are not reported to the police but many people present to emergency departments with their injuries. A significant number of these incidents are alcohol-related. Assault data can be collected by reception staff using the Cardiff model, then used by the Community Safety Partnership to identify problem licensed premises and crime hotspots to reduce the incidence of violence and attendances at emergency departments.