manual_of_gerontologic_nursing_a01 [Unqualified]

By Charlotte Eliopoulos and Charlotte Eliopoulos RN MPH CDONA/LTC

MANUAL OF GERONTOLOGIC NURSING addresses the challenges and concerns facing nurses in the ever growing field of elder care. Beginning with an overview of the foundation of gerontologic nursing, the book discusses health challenges facing older adults and special issues such as drug therapy, legal risks, and ethical issues. Assessment considerations, care goals, and nursing interventions are provided. Practical information for the care giver is conveniently highlighted in tables and boxes to facilitate learning. This book is an excellent resource for any nurse or student working with the elderly.

* Practical reference for nurses who work with the elderly. * Concise, clearly written material with numerous tables and boxes to facilitate access to key information. * Assessment considerations, care goals, and nursing interventions are provided with the nursing diagnoses presenting clinical problems.Chapter 1, Nursing and the Aging, addresses cultural diversityChapter 5, Legal and Ethical Issues in Gerontologic Nursing, discusses durable power of attorney and residents rights in longcare facilities
Chapter 6, Services and Resources for Gerontologic Care, discusses paying for care, new Medicare and Medicaid information, medigap, and longterm care insurance. Includes address lists/web sites for organizations that provide educational materials and other resources pertaining to general healthy care of the elderly or a specific condition.Chapter 7, Health PerceptionHealth Management, addresses selected health problems associated with high risk for injury, inluding falls, the older driver, hypothermia, and surgical complications.
Chapter 8, Nutrition and Metabolism, includes new information on hyperlipoproteinemia, risk classification of cholesterol levels, and dietary restrictions to reduce cholesterol.Provides new information on alternative and complementary therapies that can safely be integrated into conventional care.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: Unqualified
• ISBN: B007YXYSFO
• ISBN13: 9780323001779
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 0.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.0" x 8.3"