Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
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Mental health problems are frequently seen in physical care settings. The author gives an overview of different types of psychological illness and discusses appropriate treatment and management.
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The records of 192 attendees at an accident and emergency department was audited. The aim of the audit was to identify the type of client at risk of falling, demography, fall events and medication history. ⋯ The findings suggest that a more co-ordinated and integrated approach to assessment and treatment of older people could greatly reduce the occurrence of falling in these at-risk clients.
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Shock is a life-threatening condition and to provide the best treatment, nursing care needs to focus on the cause of shock. Different types of shock and their causes are discussed to provide a better understanding of the nursing priorities involved.