| Description |
viii, 231 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Series |
A Lippincott nursing fact finder |
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Lippincott nursing fact finder.
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| Contents |
Unit I. Introduction. 1. Rehabilitation Nursing and Rehabilitation Concepts / Audrey Schmerzler -- Unit II. Common Disabilities on a Rehabilitation Unit. 2. Traumatic Brain Injury / Marie Dunn Catalane. 3. Spinal Cord Injury / Jane Walsh and Audrey Schmerzler -- Unit III. Common Disabilities on a Medical-Surgical Unit. 4. Stroke / Audrey Schmerzler. 5. Amputations / Audrey Schmerzler. 6. Hip Fractures in the Geriatric Population / Audrey Schmerzler -- Unit IV. Common Disabilities Due to Nerve Conduction Dysfunction. 7. Guillain Barre Syndrome / Audrey Schmerzler. 8. Amyotrophic Lateral Scierosis / Audrey Schmerzler. 9. Multiple Sclerosis / Jane Walsh -- Unit V. Common Pediatric Disabilities. 10. Cerebral Palsy / Audrey Schmerzler. 11. Muscular Dystrophy / Audrey Schmerzler. 12. Spina Bifida / Audrey Schmerzler -- Unit VI. Other Rehabilitation Considerations. 13. Sexuality / Jane Walsh. 14. Psychosocial Responses to Disability / Jane Walsh. 15. Discharge Planning / Jane Walsh |
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App. A. Life Care Planning / Anne Scott Whiteside -- App. B. Rehabilitation and Legislation in the 20th Century -- App. C. Resources -- App. D. Dysphagia Diet -- App. E. Picture Glossary |
| Summary |
Designed for efficient clinical use, this practical reference is your source for fast facts on the nursing management of patients with disabilities. Using an easy-to-follow format ideal for quick access and review, this on-the-spot guide addresses a wide range of disabilities |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
People with disabilities -- Care.
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Rehabilitation nursing.
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Disabled Persons -- rehabilitation.
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Rehabilitation Nursing.
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| Author |
Catalane, Marie Dunn.
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Walsh, Jane.
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| LC no. |
98022077 |
| ISBN |
0781717027 |
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