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V Dreger

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PubMed2001

Communication: an important assessment and teaching tool.

Communication, as a process, is essential to adequate nursing care; language is a key factor. This article reviews the aspects of language that impair, and those that improve, communication in the health care setting. Standards are cited, along with recommendations for developing optimal communication skills within nursing's professional practice area. This includes the importance of using interpreters when language is a barrier.

Communication↗
PubMed1998

Blood and blood product use in perioperative patient care.

A variety of health care personnel are involved in the collection, storage, and administration of the 20 million units of blood products that are transfused into millions of patients each year. This article reviews blood transfusion practices, nursing care guidelines, and new developments to help perioperative nurses prevent or ameliorate adverse transfusion outcomes in surgical patients.

Adult↗
PubMed1997

Retinopathy of prematurity.

Research studies have provided advancements in knowledge regarding retinopathy of prematurity. Examination identifies premature infants with threshold disease that indicates need for treatment. It is hoped that timely evaluation and treatment will reduce the incidence of ROP-related blindiness.

Education, Nursing, Continuing↗
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Complications of extraocular muscle surgery.

This article reviews the goals, complications, interventions, and potential outcomes of extraocular muscle surgery. The information will support nursing interventions in the operating room and ambulatory care arenas, as well as those in school or public health settings.

Humans↗