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From:MedSurg Nursing (Vol. 31, Issue 1) Peer-ReviewedRecent graduate nurses enter the workforce with limited clinical education experiences due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nurse preceptors are challenged with role adjustments to accommodate this change. There must be a clear...
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From:MedSurg Nursing (Vol. 31, Issue 1) Peer-ReviewedBile acid diarrhea often goes undiagnosed. A comprehensive history and physical examination and focused diagnostic tests are key identifiers. Nurses play critical roles in assessing and managing this challenging health...
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From:MedSurg Nursing (Vol. 31, Issue 1) Peer-ReviewedNurses' role in assessing and managing patient mobility is critical due to negative consequences associated with immobility. Bedside Mobility Assessment Tool (BMAT), a validated tool used to assess mobility in...
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From:MedSurg Nursing (Vol. 31, Issue 1) Peer-ReviewedInfusion-linked medication errors can result in serious patient harm. Healthcare providers engaged in safety initiatives evaluated a best practices checklist for preventing infusion errors. Overall, experts agreed on the...
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From:MedSurg Nursing (Vol. 31, Issue 1) Peer-ReviewedAfrican American males may have an overall lack of knowledge related to kidney disease. An exploratory research design was used to assess kidney disease knowledge in African American males. Results indicated they have a...
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From:MedSurg Nursing (Vol. 31, Issue 1) Peer-ReviewedCare for adults with autism needing a home and services is essential to ensure this vulnerable population is treated holistically. Evidence suggests adults with autism are at risk for earlier comorbid illnesses. Medical-...
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From:MedSurg Nursing (Vol. 31, Issue 1) Peer-ReviewedIneffective team behaviors causing a breakdown in communication are the leading cause of healthcare errors and sentinel events. This evidence-based practice project sought to impact the perception of teamwork and...
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From:MedSurg Nursing (Vol. 31, Issue 1) Peer-ReviewedHealthcare personnel's increased use of personal protective equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the risk of pressure ulcers due to PPE. The prevalence and risk factors of pressure ulcers caused by...
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From:MedSurg Nursing (Vol. 31, Issue 1) Peer-ReviewedThe Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board (MSNCB[TM]) is a professional organization whose mission is to validate excellence in medical-surgical nursing. MSNCB administers the Certified Medical-Surgical Registered...
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From:MedSurg Nursing (Vol. 31, Issue 1) Peer-ReviewedAbout a year ago, AMSN was invited to participate in a Clinician Roundtable and provide feedback to the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). PCORI is a government-sponsored organization formed in 2010 by...
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From:MedSurg Nursing (Vol. 31, Issue 1) Peer-ReviewedThe validity of an instrument is determined to ensure the instrument measures what it is intended to measure. Validity of a measurement instrument is essential in research to ensure the evidence provided in a study is as...
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From:MedSurg Nursing (Vol. 31, Issue 1) Peer-ReviewedIn providing holistic care, nurses should address patients' spiritual needs, including participating in religious traditions such as fasting. Risks and benefits of participating in religious fasts should be determined to...
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From:MedSurg Nursing (Vol. 31, Issue 1) Peer-ReviewedCognitive impairment increases the risk of falls in hospitals, but risk assessment tools do not measure patients' executive function. The Clock Drawing Test, used in screening domains of cognitive impairment specifically...
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From:MedSurg Nursing (Vol. 31, Issue 1) Peer-ReviewedWithout question, storytelling is one of the great arts of nursing practice. Our stories help us to process events, celebrate triumph, and mourn loss. Colleagues and friends who listen to nurses' stories will reflect on...
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From:MedSurg Nursing (Vol. 31, Issue 1) Peer-ReviewedThough vital signs alone are not an absolute predictor of clinical deterioration, they are an essential input to various early warning systems predictive of clinical deterioration. This primary, critical assessment must...