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An Arizona toddler was pronounced dead following resuscitation efforts and later discovered alive in a hospital morgue hours afterward. The unusual case has prompted investigation into death determination, communication, and post-resuscitation safety processes.

Health officials are monitoring a multistate increase in Cyclospora infections associated with prolonged diarrheal illness and suspected foodborne exposure.

Rising measles activity in the United States is renewing attention on nursing preparedness, early recognition, isolation procedures, and complication monitoring.

The use of a BD Vacutainer Z-tube, which costs approximately $0.25 to $0.50 per tube, represents a highly cost-effective intervention, preventing contamination and potentially saving nearly $11,000 per patient.

Although 58% of nurses believe they always explain things clearly, only 7% report that their patients always hear them.

The critical care nurse has a significant role to play in facilitating timely interventions for intracerebral hemorrhage patients, particularly regarding neurologic status changes and blood pressure control.