Basic Geriatric Nursing

Authors:

Patricia A. Williams

Brand: Mosby

ISBN: 9780323826853

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Provide compassionate, professional nursing care for older adults! Designed for LPN/LVNs, Basic Geriatric Nursing, 8th Edition offers a practical introduction to concepts of aging and the physiologic and psychosocial changes that affect the elderly adult. Clear guidelines help you master basic skills such as health assessment, nursing diagnosis, therapeutic communication, medication administration, and nursing interventions in a variety of health care settings. New Next-Generation NCLEX^® examination-style case studies help you develop clinical judgment, and nursing care plans show how to apply theory to practice. Written by experienced nursing educator Patricia Williams, this book provides the knowledge and skills you need to care for an aging population.

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Brand Mosby

Reference 92473

EAN13 9780323826853

ISBN 9780323826853

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Publication date: 2022
Issue number: 8
Cover: paperback
Pages count: 416
Dimensions (mm): 216 x 276
Weight (g): 1160

Unit One Overview of Aging

Chapter 1 Trends and Issues

Chapter 2 Theories of Aging

Chapter 3 Physiologic Changes

Unit Two Basic Skills for Gerontologic Nursing

Chapter 4 Health Promotion, Health Maintenance, and Home Health Considerations

Chapter 5 Communicating with Older Adults

Chapter 6 Maintaining Fluid Balance and Meeting Nutrition Needs

Chapter 7 Medications and Older Adults

Chapter 8 Health Assessment for Older Adults

Chapter 9 Meeting Safety Needs of Older Adults

Unit Three Psychosocial Care of the Elderly

Chapter 10 Cognition and Perception

Chapter 11 Self-Perception and Self-Concept

Chapter 12 Roles and Relationships

Chapter 13 Coping and Stress

Chapter 14 Values and Beliefs

Chapter 15 End-of-Life Care

Chapter 16 Sexuality and Aging

Unit Four Physical Care of the Elderly

Chapter 17 Care of Aging Skin and Mucous Membranes

Chapter 18 Elimination

Chapter 19 Activity and Exercise

Chapter 20 Sleep and Rest

Appendix A Laboratory Values for Older Adults

Appendix B The Geriatric Depression Scale

Appendix C Daily Nutritional Goals for Older Adults

Appendix D Resources for Older Adults

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