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Patient deterioration: how to develop and use your nursing instincts

Spotting when a patient is deteriorating takes more than following charts and using tools – it demands sharp clinical judgement and confidence in your skills and instincts. For nursing students, this responsibility can feel overwhelming. Experts offer their guidance on how to develop and trust your nursing instincts.

Lynne Pearce
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With guidance, nursing students can play their part in protecting patients Picture: Tim Zoltie

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