Basic Geriatric Nursing
4th Edition
Published on 9. October 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
424 pages
978-0-323-05243-6 (ISBN)
Description
Part of the popular "LPN" threads series, "Basic Geriatric Nursing, 4th Edition" presents the theories and concepts of aging, the physiologic and psychosocial changes and problems associated with the process, and appropriate nursing interventions. With its easy-to-read, clear writing style, this text provides the right depth and breadth of geriatrics content for LPN/LVNs.
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Edition
4th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
St Louis
United States
Publishing group
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Approx. 130 illustrations (150 in full color)
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 216 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-323-05243-6 (9780323052436)
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Content
UNIT ONE: Overview of Aging 1. Trends and Issues 2. Theories of Aging 3. Physiologic Changes UNIT TWO: Basic Skills for Gerontologic Nursing 4. Health Promotion, Health Maintenance, and Home Health Considerations 5. Communicating with Older Adults 6. Nutrition and Fluid Balance 7. Medications and Older Adults 8. Health Assessment of Older Adults 9. Meeting Safety Needs of Older Adults 10. Cognition and Perception UNIT THREE: Psychosocial Care of the Older Adult 11. Self-Perception and Self-Concept 12. Roles and Relationships 13. Coping and Stress 14. Values and Beliefs 15. End-of-Life Care 16. Sexuality and Aging UNIT FOUR: Physical Care of the Older Adult 17. Meeting Nutritional and Fluid Needs 18. Care of Aging Skin and Mucous Membranes 19. Elimination 20. Activity and Exercise 21. Sleep and Rest APPENDIXES A Laboratory Values for the Older Adult B Geriatric Depression Assessment Scale C Resources STUDENT ACTIVITIES WORKBOOK