Invasive intravenous catheters, commonly known as central venous catheters (CVCs), infuse life-saving medications and products to patients but require maintenance flushing solutions to preserve their functionality. The ...
Type II diabetes is a serious condition that continues to affect the lives of millions of individuals
each year. By the year 2040, an estimated 600 million people worldwide will have type II
diabetes. This disease is ...
Bullying is a common occurrence in the United States that is experienced by the adolescent
population. Bullying and suicidal behaviors are closely linked, and healthcare providers have a
responsibility to be involved in ...
Prescription opioid use is a recommended treatment for different types of pain (Dowell, Haegerich, & Chou, 2016). The risk of potential overdose is increased in patients prescribed opioids when several factors are present; ...
In the United States, most postoperative orthopedic surgical site infections (SSIs) and prophylactic antimicrobial use research are hospital-based. However, 50% of the orthopedic procedures occur outpatient and postoperative ...
Skin cancer is the most common occurring form of cancer in the United States; 1 in 5 develop skin cancer by the age of 70 (Centers for Disease Control, [CDC] 2017). The American Cancer Society (2017) states exposure to ...
Assessment and reassessment of pain is a critical step to improving a patient’s physical and psychological health. The Joint Commission came out with new guidelines in 2017 appointing clinical leadership members to engage ...
As treatment for cancer improves, the number of cancer survivors continues to grow. Cancer survivors are at an increased risk of cancer reoccurrence, mortality, and decreased quality of life. Primary care providers can ...