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Assessment and management of mealtime difficulties. In: Evidence-based geriatric nursing protocols for best practice. This updates a previously published guideline summary.

Fall prevention. In: Evidence-based geriatric nursing protocols for best practice. This updates a previously published guideline summary.

Function-focused care (FFC) interventions. In: Evidence-based geriatric nursing protocols for best practice.

Managing oral hydration. In: Evidence-based geriatric nursing protocols for best practice. This updates a previously published guideline summary.

Nutrition in aging. In: Evidence-based geriatric nursing protocols for best practice. This updates a previously published guideline summary.

Pain management in older adults. In: Evidence-based geriatric nursing protocols for best practice. This updates a previously published guideline summary.

Physical restraints and side rails in acute and critical care settings. In: Evidence-based geriatric nursing protocols for best practice.

Pressure ulcer prevention. In: Evidence-based geriatric nursing protocols for best practice. This updates a previously published guideline summary.

Prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infection. In: Evidence-based geriatric nursing protocols for best practice.

Providing oral health care to older adults. In: Evidence-based geriatric nursing protocols for best practice.

Reducing adverse drug events in older adults. In: Evidence-based geriatric nursing protocols for best practice. This updates a previously published guideline summary.

Substance misuse and alcohol use disorders. In: Evidence-based geriatric nursing protocols for best practice. This updates a previously published guideline summary.

Transitional care. In: Evidence-based geriatric nursing protocols for best practice.

Urinary incontinence in older adults admitted to acute care. In: Evidence-based geriatric nursing protocols for best practice. This updates a previously published guideline summary.

NIH-funded study suggests brain is hard-wired for chronic pain

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