Lippincott's nursing guide to expert elder care.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Geriatric nursing.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (432 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, [2011]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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.

Contents:

The graying of America

Promoting a healthy life

Assessing the older adult

Nutrition : the food factor

Medication : the right prescription

Common disorders : a systematic approach

Sexuality : not just for the young

Caregiving : a family affair

Abuse : a breach of trust

End-of-life care : easing the transition.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-4511-5217-5

1-4511-2472-4

1-4698-8081-4

OCLC:

873761911