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NEW EDITION!
Basic Geriatric Nursing, 4th Edition
Gloria Hoffman Wold, RN, BSN, MS
October 2007 | Approx. 352 pp., 130 illus.
ISBN: 978-0-323-05243-6 |
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Now in full color! Engaging and easy-to-read, Basic Geriatric Nursing, 4th Edition clearly 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 depth and breadth of geriatrics content LPN/LVN students need! |
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Unit I: Overview Of Aging
- Trends and Issues
- Theories of Aging
- Physiologic Changes
Unit II: Basic Skills For Gerontologic Nursing
- Health Promotion, Health Maintenance, and Home Health Considerations
- Communicating with Older Adults
- Nutrition and Fluid Balance
- Medications and Older Adults
- Health Assessment of Older Adults
- Meeting Safety Needs of Older Adults
- Cognition and Perception
Unit III: Psychosocial Care Of The Elderly
- Self-Perception and Self-Concept
- Roles and Relationships
- Coping and Stress
- Values and Beliefs
- End-of-Life Care
- Sexuality and Aging
Unit IV: Physical Care of the Older Adult
- Meeting Nutritional and Fluid Needs
- Care of Aging Skin and Mucous Membranes
- Elimination
- Activity and Exercise
- Sleep and Rest
Appendixes
Appendix A: Laboratory Values for the Older Adult
Appendix B: Geriatric Depression Assessment Scale
Appendix C: Resources
Contents subject to change upon publication.
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