| Description |
xvii, 572 pages |
| Contents |
Unit 1. Prevention and Health Maintenance. 1. Prevention and Health Maintenance -- Unit 2. Protocols in Primary Care Geriatrics. 2. Head, Ears, Eyes, Nose, and Throat. 3. Skin. 4. Cardiovascular System. 5. Pulmonary System. 6. Gastrointestinal System. 7. Genitourinary System. 8. Musculoskeletal System. 9. Neurological System. 10. Endocrine System. 11. Hematologic System. 12. Psychiatric Disorders -- Unit 3. Management Issues in Geriatrics. 13. The Frail Elderly. 14. Pressure Ulcers. 15. Special Hygiene Needs. 16. Pain Management. 17. Management of the Postmenopausal Woman. 18. Palliative Care. 19. Management of the Alzheimer's Patient. 20. Alternatives to Living Alone. 21. Legal and Ethical Issues. 22. Medication Issues. 23. Rehabilitation Issues. 24. Special Issues -- App. A. Common Changes of Aging |
| Summary |
From the fundamentals of preventive care to practical guidelines for the diagnosis and management of common disorders, this easy-to-use spiralbound resource delivers nearly 100 protocols to help you provide safe and effective gerontological nursing care in any setting |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Geriatric nursing.
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Nurse practitioners.
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Nursing care plans.
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Geriatrics Nursing -- standards
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Primary Health Care -- standards.
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| Genre/Form |
Nurses Instruction.
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| Author |
Bedford, Nancy K.
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White, Sarah J.
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| LC no. |
99024355 |
| ISBN |
0781715679 |
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