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. 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. Nutrition and Fluid Balance7. Medications and Older Adults8. Health Assessment of Older Adults9. Meeting Safety Needs of Older Adults10. Cognition and PerceptionUNIT THREE: Psychosocial Care of the Older Adult11.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 Older Adult17. Meeting Nutritional and Fluid Needs18. Care of Aging Skin and Mucous Membranes19. Elimination20. Activity and Exercise21. Sleep and RestAPPENDIXESA Laboratory Values for the Older AdultB Geriatric Depression Assessment ScaleC ResourcesSTUDENT ACTIVITIES WORKBOOK
- ISBN: 978-0-323-05243-6
- Editorial: Mosby
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 424
- Fecha Publicación: 28/09/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés