Basic Geriatric Nursing. Edition: 8
Provide compassionate, professional nursing care for older adults! Designed for LPN/LVNs, Basic Geriatric Nursing, 8th Edition offers a practical introduction to concepts of aging and the physiologic and psychosocial changes that affect the elderly adult. Clear guidelines help you master basic skills such as health assessment, nursing diagnosis, therapeutic communication, medication administration, and nursing interventions in a variety of health care settings. New Next-Generation NCLEX® examination-style case studies help you develop clinical judgment, and nursing care plans show how to apply theory to practice. Written by experienced nursing educator Patricia Williams, this book provides the knowledge and skills you need to care for an aging population.
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Unit One Overview of Aging
Chapter 1 Trends and Issues
Chapter 2 Theories of Aging
Chapter 3 Physiologic Changes
Unit Two Basic Skills for Gerontologic Nursing
Chapter 4 Health Promotion, Health Maintenance, and Home Health Considerations
Chapter 5 Communicating with Older Adults
Chapter 6 Maintaining Fluid Balance and Meeting Nutrition Needs
Chapter 7 Medications and Older Adults
Chapter 8 Health Assessment for Older Adults
Chapter 9 Meeting Safety Needs of Older Adults
Unit Three Psychosocial Care of the Elderly
Chapter 10 Cognition and Perception
Chapter 11 Self-Perception and Self-Concept
Chapter 12 Roles and Relationships
Chapter 13 Coping and Stress
Chapter 14 Values and Beliefs
Chapter 15 End-of-Life Care
Chapter 16 Sexuality and Aging
Unit Four Physical Care of the Elderly
Chapter 17 Care of Aging Skin and Mucous Membranes
Chapter 18 Elimination
Chapter 19 Activity and Exercise
Chapter 20 Sleep and Rest
Appendix A Laboratory Values for Older Adults
Appendix B The Geriatric Depression Scale
Appendix C Daily Nutritional Goals for Older Adults
Appendix D Resources for Older Adults
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