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How to take and record a manual blood pressure measurement. 如何手动测量和记录血压。

Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987) Pub Date : 2025-01-08 Epub Date: 2024-11-25 DOI: 10.7748/ns.2024.e12247

Liz Kingston

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Communication strategies to support people experiencing mental health issues. 为有心理健康问题的人提供支持的沟通策略。

Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987) Pub Date : 2025-01-08 Epub Date: 2024-11-11 DOI: 10.7748/ns.2024.e12297

Rob Williams

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Understanding the physiology of wound healing and holistic wound assessment. 了解伤口愈合的生理学和整体伤口评估。

Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987) Pub Date : 2025-01-08 Epub Date: 2024-12-02 DOI: 10.7748/ns.2024.e12182

Carole Young

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How to undertake peripheral intravenous cannulation. 如何进行外周静脉置管。

Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987) Pub Date : 2024-12-23 DOI: 10.7748/ns.2024.e12359

Victoria Hill

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Simulation learning: exploring its transformative influence on nursing practice. 模拟学习：探索其对护理实践的变革性影响。

Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987) Pub Date : 2024-12-04 Epub Date: 2024-10-28 DOI: 10.7748/ns.2024.e12391

Zoe Abigail Mason

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How to manage performance issues in nursing practice. 如何管理护理实践中的绩效问题。

Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987) Pub Date : 2024-12-04 Epub Date: 2024-10-31 DOI: 10.7748/ns.2024.e12443

Erhauyi Meshach Aiwerioghene

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How to give an effective conference presentation. 如何进行有效的会议演讲

Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987) Pub Date : 2024-12-04 Epub Date: 2024-10-07 DOI: 10.7748/ns.2024.e12389

Richard Hatchett

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How to remove non-absorbable sutures. 如何拆除非吸收缝合线。

Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987) Pub Date : 2024-12-04 Epub Date: 2024-10-14 DOI: 10.7748/ns.2024.e12385

Cathy Liddle

{"title":"How to remove non-absorbable sutures.","authors":"Cathy Liddle","doi":"10.7748/ns.2024.e12385","DOIUrl":"10.7748/ns.2024.e12385","url":null,"abstract":"Rationale and key points: Skin sutures are commonly used to bring together the edges of a wound, assisting it to heal. Depending on the location of the wound, the sutures used may be absorbable or non-absorbable. Non-absorbable sutures will need to be removed once the wound has sufficiently healed. Timely, safe and effective removal of non-absorbable sutures is crucial to avoid complications and ensure optimal cosmetic results. Nurses undertaking suture removal must have the knowledge and skills to undertake the procedure safely and effectively and work within the limits of their competence. • Before suture removal, the wound must be checked for signs of infection and indications of dehiscence. • Removing sutures at the recommended time assists in preventing new skin growth from covering the sutures and in reducing scarring. • Aseptic non-touch technique (ANTT) is recommended for suture removal, but local policy should always be followed. REFLECTIVE ACTIVITY: 'How to' articles can help to update your practice and ensure it remains evidence-based. Apply this article to your practice. Reflect on and write a short account of: • How this article might improve your practice when removing non-absorbable sutures. • How you could use this information to educate nursing students or your colleagues about the procedure for removing non-absorbable sutures.","PeriodicalId":19327,"journal":{"name":"Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)","volume":" ","pages":"69-73"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142471093","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Challenging diabetes mellitus-related stigma with targeted education. 通过有针对性的教育挑战与糖尿病相关的耻辱感。

Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987) Pub Date : 2024-11-18 DOI: 10.7748/ns.2024.e12404

Amani Al Bayrakdar

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Assessment and management of acute unplanned alcohol withdrawal. 评估和处理急性意外戒酒。

Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987) Pub Date : 2024-11-04 DOI: 10.7748/ns.2024.e12372

Matthew Peel

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