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Slideshow: Health effects of cigarette smoking

Slideshow: Health effects of cigarette smoking

Cigarette smokers may not be getting as much help as they need. This slideshow educates providers about the dangerous effects of smoking.
CE: Troubleshooting complications of VADs

CE: Troubleshooting complications of VADs

VADs enable long-term IV therapy; however, the devices and their use pose a unique set of challenges for nurses.
Caring for the caregiver

Caring for the caregiver

The person who provides care and support at home is an integral part of a patient's care. Nurses need to check on them, too.
Video game encourages recovery in pediatric patients

Video game encourages recovery in pediatric patients

An incentive spirometer was the inspiration for a video game to help young cancer patients rebuild lung function.
Work-around: An indirect way to achieve a goal

Work-around: An indirect way to achieve a goal

Interpersonal relations are comparable to navigating computer software. A change in approach may produce the desired results.

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Nurses should assess cancer patients frequently and intervene promptly throughout the treatment course.
 

Asparaginase Erwinia chrysanthemi (Erwinaze)

January 26, 2012

Asparaginase Erwinia chrysanthemi is a component of a multiagent regimen for the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia in patients with a hypersensitivity to Escherichia coli-derived asparaginase.
 

An exit strategy for opioid therapy

January 26, 2012

What exit strategy do you recommend for discontinuing opioid therapy?
 

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