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This clear and easy-to-read new text is focused on the specific information needs of the LPN/LVN student. Basic concepts of gerontology and roles of the nurse are thoroughly covered, including ethical and legal issues and special communication considerations for the elderly. Two full chapters introduce communication skills and management skills for the LPN/LVN with management responsibilities. The most up-to-date topics for the LVN curriculum are included--functional assessment of the elderly, implementing restorative care, and health promotion. Eleven well-organized chapters cover physiological changes and common problems of aging for each body system. Every chapter incorporates valuable pedagogy: critical thinking exercises, key terms and concepts, and many tables and illustrations. An Instructor's Manual contains classroom activity suggestions and multiple choice test questions

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