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Treatment and management of acute appendicitis

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The signs, pre and postoperative treatment and nursing management of patients with acute appendicitis, which is one of the most common surgical conditions, are discussed. The prompt diagnosis and surgical referral reduces the risk of perforation and prevents complications and the surgical removal of the appendix is its only treatment.

Author: Bristow, Nicola
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2004
Risk factors, Postoperative care, Appendicitis

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Understanding the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome

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The symptoms, treatments and nursing management of patients who have irritable bowel syndrome are discussed. It is recognized as the most common outpatient disorder in the UK and various terms are used to describe the syndrome, including irritated colon, irritable colon syndrome, mucous colitis or spastic colon.

Author: Bristow, Nicola
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2005
Patients, Patient care, Irritable bowel syndrome

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Implications of and treatment options for retinal detachment

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The causes, presentation, and treatment of retinal detachment are discussed. It is important for nurses to understand the condition so that they can give high-quality, timely information to patients and others who may ask for advice.

Author: Marsden, Janet
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2004
Causes of, Medical care, Medical care quality, Retinal detachment

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Subjects list: Care and treatment, United Kingdom, Practice, Nursing, Diagnosis
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