| NBM |
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Nil by Mouth |
| NHS |
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National Health Service |
| NMC |
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Nursing and Midwifery Council |
| NPHS |
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National Public Health Service |
| Nasogastric (NG) Tube |
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A tube that is inserted into one nostril and fed down the food pipe into the stomach - used to give nutrition directly into the stomach or drain air/fluid from the stomach |
| National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) |
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Organisation that promotes clinical and cost effectiveness and produces and disseminates clinical guidelines |
| Nausea |
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The medical work for feeling and being sick |
| Nebuliser |
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A machine that delivers medicine directly to the lungs by producing a fine mist that is breathed in |
| Neurology |
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The study of the brain and nervous system and the illnesses affecting them |
| NHS Direct |
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A 24-hour telephone advice line staffed by nurses. It provides 'on the spot' information, advice and help. Contact NHS Direct on 0845 46 47 |
| NHS Trust |
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A statutory, self-governing NHS organisation providing health care services to the NHS |
| Non-Executive Directors |
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Lay members of the Trust Board who, with the Executive Directors, oversee the work of the organisation |
| Nursing Homes |
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Distinct from residential homes, nursing homes provide 24-hour care by registered nurses | |
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