How to use non-verbal signs in assessments of suicide risk

Article Abstract:

Health professionals to assess suicide risk use numerous tools and they rely heavily upon verbal information received from patients during the course of interview despite the majority of interpersonal communication in the health care setting being of a non-verbal nature. The non-verbal components of patient behaviour must be addressed and more specifically measured to facilitate accurate and meaningful suicide risk assessment and effective clinical judgement.

Risk factors, Suicidal behavior, Suicidal behaviour

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Conducting respiratory assessments in acute care

Article Abstract:

Comprehensive respiratory assessments can be conducted in acute care, involves extensive data collection and analysis and requires skill and knowledge. Respiratory assessments give an opportunity for nurses to demonstrate their professionalism, compassion and humanity and also allow them to have a positive effect on patient care, management and outcome.

Care and treatment, Practice, Critically ill, Respiratory tract diseases, Respiratory disease nursing

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Assessment and nursing care of the patient with dyspnoea

Article Abstract:

Dyspnoea patients experience breathlessness and find it difficult to speak more than two words hence revealing a need of assessment and nursing for these patients. Dyspnoea could be very frightening for patients and might result in increased anxiety, causing them to become more breathless.

Health aspects, Shortness of breath, Dyspnea

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