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Evaluation And Management Of Spinal Column Fractures In Adults, Blaine A. Winters, Craig Nuttall
Evaluation And Management Of Spinal Column Fractures In Adults, Blaine A. Winters, Craig Nuttall
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Nurse practitioners working in many settings are faced with the challenge of diagnosing and managing patients with potential or actual spinal column fractures. In this article we provide nurse practitioners with the knowledge necessary to evaluate for and diagnose spinal column fractures in adults. We also provide guidelines for the appropriate management of injuries and identify when referral is recommended.
Vitamin B12: Identification And Treatment Of Deficiencies, Max Mitchell, Donna S. Freeborn
Vitamin B12: Identification And Treatment Of Deficiencies, Max Mitchell, Donna S. Freeborn
Student Works
Vitamin B12 is essential for the proper functioning of all cells. A deficiency can cause serious hematologic and neurologic damage. Groups at high risk for developing vitamin B12 deficiency include the elderly, vegetarians, pregnant women, persons with pernicious anemia, and patients with a history of gastrointestinal (GI) surgery. The purpose of this article is to increase awareness of vitamin B12 deficiency and discuss its pathophysiology, symptoms, diagnostic testing, and management