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Antimicrobial resistance: nurses' role in fighting a global health threat.

Antimicrobial resistance: nurses' role in fighting a global health threat.

Authors :
Jones-Berry, Stephanie
Source :
Nursing Standard. 3/28/2018, Vol. 33 Issue 1, p36-38. 3p.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The article discusses the role of nurses in battling the antimicrobial resistance (AMR) global health threat as of 2018. Topics covered include AMR's prevention of treatment of infections due to bacteria, parasites, viruses, and fungi, and nurses' need to completely understand the specific administration of antibiotics to patients. Also noted are inputs from the World Health Organization (WHO) on the issue, and recommendations for nurses on tackling AMR.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00296570
Volume :
33
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Nursing Standard
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
128758643
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.7748/ns.33.1.36.s14