Overview

This book will be the advanced practice nurse's practical guide to evaluating and treating common conditions in older adults. Unique organization presents common problems and diseases using a systems approach (Part II) and functional problems associated with frailty (pain management, falls, sensory impairment, and palliative care and advanced directives) in Part III. The book offers: * Principles of geriatric nursing practice * Diagnostic strategies for common problems * Treatment protocols & clinical guidelines * Unique chapters on management and palliative care and advance directives * Patient handouts

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9780071341578

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This book more than fulfills its objective of providing APNs state-of-the art practice guidelines for major health problems experienced by older adults across the spectrum of care settings. Moreover, pain management, palliative care, care for the dying, and advance directives are uniquely addressed in this book -- a book that is must reading for all APNs and students. 4 Stars Doody's 20011201

"""This book more than fulfills its objective of providing APNs state-of-the art practice guidelines for major health problems experienced by older adults across the spectrum of care settings. Moreover, pain management, palliative care, care for the dying, and advance directives are uniquely addressed in this book -- a book that is must reading for all APNs and students."" ""4 Stars"" Doody's 20011201"

Author Information

Valerie Cotter, MSN, RN, CS Associate Director, Adult and Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Programs University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing Nurse Practitioner and Education Director Alzheimer's Disease Center University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Neville E. Strumpf, PhD, RN, C, FAAN Edith Clemmer Steinbright Professor in Gerontology Director, Center for Gerontologic Nursing Science & Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Program University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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