Gerontological nursing : competencies for care / edited by Kristen L. Mauk.
Material type: TextPublisher: Boston : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, c2010Edition: Second editionDescription: xvii, 869 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9789715849579 [newsprint]Subject(s): Geriatric nursing | Geriatric Nursing | Aging -- physiology | Aging -- psychologyDDC classification: Online resources: Table of contents onlyItem type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents: Introduction to gerontological nursing -- The aging population -- Theories of aging -- Aging changes that affect communication -- Therapeutic communication with older adults -- A review of normal aging changes -- Comprehensive assessment of the older adult -- Medications and lab values -- Teaching older adults and their families -- Promoting independence in later life -- Promoting healthy aging -- Identifying and preventing common risk factors --Management of common illnesses, diseases or health conditions -- Management of common problems -- Managing dementia -- Using assistive technology to promote quality of life for older adults -- Ethical/legal principles and issues -- Appreciating diversity and enhancing intimacy -- Global models of health care -- The interdisciplinary team -- Alternative health modalities -- Promoting quality of life -- The gerontological nurse as manager and leader in the profession -- End of life care -- Trends that impact gerontological nursing.
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