Gerontological nursing : competencies for care

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Mauk, Kristen L. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Sudbury, Massachusetts : Jones and Bartlett , c2010
Edition:2nd ed
Subjects:
Online Access:able of contents only

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245 1 0 |a Gerontological nursing :   |b competencies for care   |c [edited by] Kristen L. Mauk 
250 |a 2nd ed 
260 |a Sudbury, Massachusetts :   |b Jones and Bartlett ,   |c c2010 
300 |a xvii, 869 p. :   |b ill. ;   |c 23 cm. 
504 |a Includes bibliographical references and index 
505 0 |a 1. Introduction to gerontological nursing -- 2. The aging population -- 3. Theories of aging -- 4. Aging changes that affect communication -- 5. Therapeutic communication with older adults -- 6. A review of normal aging changes -- 7. Comprehensive assessment of the older adult -- 8. Medications and lab values -- 9. Teaching older adults and their families -- 10. Promoting independence in later life -- 11. Promoting healthy aging -- 12. Identifying and preventing common risk factors -- 13. Management of common illnesses, diseases or health conditions -- 14. Management of common problems -- 15. Managing dementia -- 16. Using assistive technology to promote quality of life for older adults -- 17. Ethical/legal principles and issues -- 18. Appreciating diversity and enhancing intimacy -- 19. Global models of health care -- 20. The interdisciplinary team -- 21. Alternative health modalities -- 22. Promoting quality of life -- 23. The gerontological nurse as manager and leader in the profession -- 24. End of life care -- 25. Trends that impact gerontological nursing 
650 0 |a Geriatric nursing 
650 1 2 |a Geriatric nursing 
650 2 2 |a Aging   |x physiology 
650 2 2 |a Aging   |x psychology 
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