Professional nurse (London, England)
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An audit of nutritional practice was carried out in one NHS trust. Findings demonstrated areas for improvement, particularly in the documentation of nutritional status and in criteria for referral for specialist help. An assessment sheet and a nursing care plan were developed to assess patients' risk of being malnourished and to provide a recognised place for recording nutrition-related information.
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Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) can meet the needs of patients requiring short- to intermediate-term intravenous therapy in a variety of settings. PICCs minimise insertion and catheter-related complications when compared to other central venous access devices (CVADs). PICCs have been introduced in the UK mainly through innovative advanced nursing practice.