The bestselling LPN/LVN geriatric nursing textbook, Basic Geriatric Nursing, 5th Edition covers age-appropriate nursing interventions in a variety of health care settings. It includes the theories and concepts of aging, covers expected physiologic and psychosocial changes, and highlights delegation, coordinated care, end-of-life care, patient teaching, quality of life, safety, and home care. This edition is updated with the latest issues and trends in geriatric nursing, including changes to the health care system and demographics. Part of the popular LPN Threads series, Gloria Hoffman Wold's text provides a clear and compassionate introduction to geriatric care. INDICE: Unit One: Overview of Aging1. Trends and Issues2. Theories of Aging3. Physiologic ChangesUnit Two: Basic Skills for Gerontologic Nursing4. Health Promotion, Health Maintenance, and Home Health Considerations5. Communicating with Older Adults6. Maintaining Fluid Balance and Meeting Nutrition Needs7. Medications and Older Adults8. Health Assessment for Older Adults9. Meeting Safety Needs of Older AdultsUnit Three: Psychosocial Care of the Elderly10. Cognition and Perception11. Self-Perception and Self-Concept12. Roles and Relationships13. Coping and Stress14. Values and Beliefs15. End-of-Life Care16. Sexuality and AgingUnit Four: Physical Care of the Elderly17. Care of Aging Skin and Mucous Membranes18. Elimination19. Activity and Exercise20. Sleep and RestAppendices Appendix A: Laboratory Values for Older AdultsAppendix B: The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)Appendix C: Dietary Information for Older AdultsAppendix D: Resources for Older AdultsBibliography Reader ReferencesGlossaryIndex
- ISBN: 978-0-323-18774-9
- Editorial: Mosby
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 400
- Fecha Publicación: 26/11/2015
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés