Basic geriatric nursing. (2015)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Patricia A. Williams.
• Authors: Williams, Patricia A
• Other Names: Wold, Gloria
• Contents: Unit One: Overview of Aging; 1. Trends and Issues; 2. Theories of Aging; 3. Physiologic Changes; Unit Two: Basic Skills for Gerontologic Nursing; 4. Health Promotion, Health Maintenance, and Home Health Considerations; 5. Communicating with Older Adults; 6. Maintaining Fluid Balance and Meeting Nutrition Needs; 7. Medications and Older Adults; 8. Health Assessment for Older Adults; 9. Meeting Safety Needs of Older Adults; Unit Three: Psychosocial Care of the Elderly; 10. Cognition and Perception; 11. Self-Perception and Self-Concept; 12. Roles and Relationships; 13. Coping and Stress; 14. Values and Beliefs; 15. End-of-Life Care; 16. Sexuality and Aging; Unit Four: Physical Care of the Elderly; 17. Care of Aging Skin and Mucous Membranes; 18. Elimination; 19. Activity and Exercise; 20. Sleep and Rest; Appendices; Appendix A: Laboratory Values for Older Adults; Appendix B: The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS); Appendix C: Dietary Information for Older Adults; Appendix D: Resources for Older Adults; Bibliography; Reader References; Glossary; Index
• Edition: Sixth edition
• Publisher Details: St. Louis : Mosby
• Publication Date: 2015
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white, and colour)
• Subjects: 618.970231; Geriatric nursing
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780323239691
• Related ISBNs: 9780323187749
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on CIP data; item not viewed.
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