"The Nurse to Nurse" series brings the advice of the foremost experts in the field to nurses in clinical practice. From the co-director of Johns Hopkins University's neuropsychiatry clinic and a senior faculty member at the Copper Ridge Institute, comes the first pocket-sized reference for generalist nurses oncare for clients with dementia. This handy, portable reference assists generalist nurses and other healthcare providers deal with one of the most emotionally-trying and fear-inducing disorders that they face in clinical practice. INDICE: Preface 1. Dementia Basics 2. Common Complications of Dementia 3. Assessment--The Vital Signs of Dementia 4. Caregiving Basics 5. Common Problems of Daily Care 6. Managing Behavioral Problems 7. Designing Activities 8. Helping Families 9. Pharmacologic Treatment 10. End-of-Life Care Appendix: FamilyGuidelines Appendix: Mental Status Examination Index
- ISBN: 978-0-07-148432-9
- Editorial: McGraw-Hill
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 200
- Fecha Publicación: 01/02/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés