Basic Geriatric Nursing
5th Edition
Published on 15. October 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
408 pages
978-0-323-07399-8 (ISBN)
Description
The bestselling LPN/LVN geriatric nursing textbook, "Basic Geriatric Nursing, 5th Edition" covers age-appropriate nursing interventions in a variety of health care settings. It includes the theories and concepts of aging, covers expected physiologic and psychosocial changes, and highlights delegation, coordinated care, end-of-life care, patient teaching, quality of life, safety, and home care. This edition is updated with the latest issues and trends in geriatric nursing, including changes to the health care system and demographics. Part of the popular "LPN Threads" series, Gloria Hoffman Wold's text provides a clear and compassionate introduction to geriatric care.
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Edition
5th 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
99 illus.
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 216 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-323-07399-8 (9780323073998)
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Other editions
New editions
Patricia A. Williams
Basic Geriatric Nursing
Book
10/2015
6th Edition
Mosby
€50.75
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Previous edition
Gloria Hoffman Wold
Basic Geriatric Nursing
Book
10/2007
4th Edition
Mosby
€32.18
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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 4. Health Promotion, Health Maintenance, and Home Health Considerations 5. Communicating with Older Adults 6. Maintaining Fluid Balance and Meeting Nutrition Needs 7. Medications and Older Adults 8. Health Assessment of Older Adults 9. Meeting Safety Needs of Older Adults Unit Three: Psychosocial Care of the Elderly 10. Cognition and Perception 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 Elderly 17. Care of Aging Skin and Mucous Membranes 18. Elimination 19. Activity and Exercise 20. Sleep and Rest Appendices Appendix A: Laboratory Values for Older Adults Appendix B: The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) Appendix C: Modified MyPyramid for Older Adults Appendix D: Dietary Information for Older Adults Appendix E: Resources for Older Adults Bibliography and Reader References Illustration Credits Glossary Index Study Guide