Basic Geriatric Nursing

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

AvPatricia A. Williams

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Provide compassionate, professional nursing care for older adults! Designed for LPN/LVNs, Basic Geriatric Nursing, 9th Edition, offers a practical introduction to concepts of aging and the physiologic and psychosocial changes that affect the older adult. Clear guidelines help you master basic skills such as health assessment, nursing diagnosis, medication administration, and nursing interventions in a variety of health care settings. Case studies for the Next Generation NCLEX^� examination and the use of the nursing process help you develop clinical judgment, and nursing care plans show how to apply theory to practice. Written by nursing educator Patricia Williams, this book provides the knowledge and skills you need to prepare for the NCLEX-PN^� exam and to safely care for an aging population.

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Utgivningsdatum2026-10-06
Mått216 x 276 x undefined mm
Vikt450 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor408
Upplaga9
FörlagElsevier Health Sciences
ISBN9780443281785

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UNIT I: Overview of Aging1. Trends and Issues2. Theories of Aging3. Physiologic ChangesUNIT II: Basic Skills for Gerontologic Nursing4. Health Promotion, Health Maintenance, and Home Health Considerations5. Communicating With Older Adults6. Maintaining Fluid Balance and Meeting Nutritional Needs7. Medications and Older Adults8. Health Assessment for Older Adults9. Meeting Safety Needs of Older AdultsUNIT III: Psychosocial Care of the Elderly10. Cognition and Perception11. Self-Perception and Self-Concept12. Roles and Relationships13. Coping and Stress14. Values and Beliefs15. End-of-Life Care16. Sexuality and AgingUNIT IV: Physical Care of the Elderly17. Care of Aging Skin and Mucous Membranes18. Elimination19. Activity and Exercise20. Sleep and RestAPPENDIXESA: Laboratory Values for Older AdultsB: The Geriatric Depression ScaleC: Daily Nutritional Goals for Older AdultsD: Resources for Older AdultsGlossary