| Description |
viii, 536 pages : illustrations |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 525-526) and index. |
| Contents |
1. Understanding the geriatric population -- 2. Tailoring your assessment -- 3. Maintaining physical health -- 4. Meeting mental and emotional needs -- 5. Reducing the risk of falls -- 6. Managing ear and eye problems -- 7. Managing cardiovascular problems -- 8. Managing respiratory problems -- 9. Managing neurologic problems -- 10. Managing musculoskeletal problems -- 11. Managing urinary tract problems -- 12. Managing cancer -- 13. Managing diabetes -- 14. Responding to drug and alcohol abuse -- 15. Detecting elder abuse and neglect -- 16. Administering and monitoring medications -- 17. Guiding bladder and bowel retraining -- 18. Providing skin and wound care -- 19. Controlling chronic pain -- 20. Addressing legal and ethical concerns -- 21. Understanding end-of-life issues -- App. A. Community services for elderly patients -- App. B. Adverse reactions misinterpreted as age-related changes. |
| Summary |
"Better ElderCare: A Nurse's Guide to Caring for Older Adults helps you adapt your nursing care to meet the special needs of older patients in any inpatient or outpatient setting, including acute care, long-term care, subacute care, home care, and adult day care. Its broad range of topics and unique features make it a first-rate resource for those who want to provide the best possible care for their geriatric patients."--Jacket. |
| Subject |
Geriatric nursing.
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Nursing Care.
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Aged.
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Geriatric Nursing.
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Geriatric nursing. (OCoLC)fst00941229
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| Added Author |
Springhouse Corporation.
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| ISBN |
9781582551043 |
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1582551049 |
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