Overview

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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Author:   Gloria Hoffman Wold
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Mosby
Edition:   4th Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 27.60cm
Weight:   0.830kg
ISBN:  

9780323052436

ISBN 10:   0323052436
Pages:   424
Publication Date:   09 October 2007
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

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

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