Evaluation of the 'Empathic Care of a Vulnerable Older Person' e-simulation.

Background: Healthcare reports have identified that the nursing care provided to frail older people is sometimes indifferent, unkind, and lacking in empathy. Compelling research indicates that these types of healthcare interactions can result in both emotional and physiological harm. Thus, there is a need for authentic learning experiences that enhance nursing students' empathy towards older people and that they can reflect upon, learn from and transfer to their real-world practice.

RETRACTED: Exploring student nurses' attitudes towards those who are obese and whether these attitudes change following a simulated activity.

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Respiratory assessment.

This article, part of Nursing Standards clinical skills series, discusses the 'look, listen and feel' approach to respiratory assessment. This will assist nurses to carry out a basic respiratory assessment of the patient.

Nursing management of patients who are nil by mouth.

This article examines how to manage patients who are nil by mouth (NBM) and maintain optimal nutritional status. Pre-operative fasting and other reasons why patients might be NBM, methods of administering nutritional support and nursing considerations, such as mouth care, urine output, intravenous therapy and skin assessment are also discussed. The article provides an insight into the psychological effects on patients who are NBM and emphasises the importance of patient education.

Subcutaneous injection technique.

This article outlines the procedure for administering subcutaneous injections, including site selection and prevention of complications.