Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
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The hospital environment with its schedules, tests and procedures can adversely affect a patient's nutritional intake. Malnutrition has many negative repercussions not only for patients but also for the health service. Nurses have a key role in assessing patients' nutritional status and needs, providing a comfortable environment for eating and assistance at mealtimes.
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Review Case Reports
Isolation precautions to prevent the spread of contagious diseases.
This article explores the use of isolation precautions to prevent the spread of infection. The standard infection control precautions, which should be undertaken routinely with all patients, and the additional measures which should be adopted when a patient has a specific infection, are discussed. The use of single room accommodation for patients with infections is debated.
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Needlestick and sharps injuries carry the risk of infection and are an occupational hazard for all healthcare professionals involved in clinical care. This article provides an overview of the risks associated with needlestick and sharps injuries and highlights prevention and management strategies to protect healthcare professions.
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A large proportion of the nursing workforce is approaching retirement age. Will nurses' pensions match up to the standard of living they hope for?