Gerontological nursing : competencies for care
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Sudbury, Massachusetts :
Jones and Bartlett ,
c2010
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| Edition: | 2nd ed |
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| Online Access: | able of contents only |
Table of Contents:
- 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