TY  - BOOK
AU  - Lippincott
AU  - Calvery-Carman,Julie A.
AU  - Davis,Anne W.
AU  - Dean,Margaret
AU  - DeGroot,Laurie S.
AU  - Ferris,Mara
TI  - Lippincott's Nursing Guide to Expert Elder Care
SN  - 9781469880815
AV  - RC954 -- .L57 2011eb 
U1  - 618.97/0231 
PY  - 2010///
CY  - Philadelphia
PB  - Wolters Kluwer Health
KW  - Geriatric nursing
KW  - Electronic books
N1  - Intro -- Contents -- CONTRIBUTORS AND CONSULTANTS -- FOREWORD -- Chapter 1 The Graying of America -- Chapter 2 Promoting a Healthy Life -- Chapter 3 Assessing the Older Adult -- Chapter 4 Nutrition: The Food Factor -- Chapter 5 Medication: The Right Prescription -- Chapter 6 Common Disorders: A Systematic Approach -- Chapter 7 Sexuality: Not Just for the Young -- Chapter 8 Caregiving: A Family Affair -- Chapter 9 Abuse: A Breach of Trust -- Chapter 10 End-of-Life Care: Easing the Transition -- APPENDICES -- Selected resources -- Patient-teaching aids for the older adult -- How aging can affect laboratory values -- Credits -- Selected references -- INDEX
N2  - Focusing specifically on the needs of the aging adult population-from the so-called silent generation (Depression era babies) through the youngest of the baby boomers-this book provides comprehensive coverage of gerontological concepts, health promotion strategies, and practical information on nursing care for all major disorders that typically affect older adults, including hypertension, coronary artery disease, obesity, osteoarthritis, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease. Case studies and questions appear throughout to stimulate critical thinking, and best practices are provided and supported through evidence-based research and clinical guidelines. Abundant photos and illustrations demonstrate must-know clinical concepts. The text also includes information on healthy aging strategies, cultural considerations, assessment guidelines, nutrition, patient teaching, pain management, end-of-life care, and much more
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