http://www.nursingtimes.net http://www.nursingtimes.net http://www.nursingtimes.net/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.nursingtimes.net http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/district-and-community-nursing/intravenous-diuretic-delivery-in-the-home/5057065.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/district-and-community-nursing/intravenous-diuretic-delivery-in-the-home/5057065.article Intravenous diuretics can be administered safely in patients’ own homes. This is preferred by nurses and patients, and is more cost-effective than hospital treatment Fri, 5 Apr 2013 10:50 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/childrens-nursing/managing-fever-in-children-with-a-single-antipyretic/5054969.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/childrens-nursing/managing-fever-in-children-with-a-single-antipyretic/5054969.article Educating health professionals as well as parents about the most appropriate way to treat a child’s fever will reduce “fever phobia” and promote safer drug use Thu, 14 Feb 2013 11:24 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/pain-management/evidence-on-nsaid-use-in-soft-tissue-injuries/5051324.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/pain-management/evidence-on-nsaid-use-in-soft-tissue-injuries/5051324.article Non-steriodal anti-inflammatory drugs are often used for analgesia in soft tissue injury. The evidence to support this is weak, plus NSAIDs may even delay healing. Thu, 1 Nov 2012 16:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/end-of-life-and-palliative-care/opioids-in-palliative-care-the-nice-guidance/5051325.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/end-of-life-and-palliative-care/opioids-in-palliative-care-the-nice-guidance/5051325.article Effective pain management with opioids requires a dynamic approach with a focus on good communication skills as well as ongoing assessment of the patient. Thu, 1 Nov 2012 16:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/management/measuring-body-temperature/5051350.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/management/measuring-body-temperature/5051350.article Body temperature is a vital sign and it is important to measure it accurately. This article reviews and compares the various methods available to nurses. Thu, 1 Nov 2012 16:00 GMT