Advanced practice nursing in the care of older adults
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Advanced practice nursing in the care of older adults
F.A. Davis, c2014
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Includes bibliographies and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Awarded third place in the 2014 AJN Book of the Year Awards in the Gerontologic Nursing category!
Meet the diverse health care needs of older adults!
Explore effective ways to enhance the wellness and independence of older adults across the wellness-illness continuum.
From an overview of the theories of aging and assessment through the treatment of disorders, including complex illnesses, this evidence-based book provides the comprehensive gerontological coverage you need to prepare for your role as an Advanced Practice Nurse.
Understand how to easily identify factors that may affect the wellness of your patients and their families. Plus, enhance your critical-thinking skills with real-world case studies that bring concepts to life.
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Table of Contents
The Healthy Older Adult
Changes With Aging
Health Promotion
Exercise in Older Adults
Assessment
Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
Symptoms and Syndromes
Treating Disorders
Skin and Lymphatic Disorders
Head, Neck and Face Disorders
Chest Disorders
Peripheral Vascular Disorders
Abdominal Disorders
Urological and Gynecologic Disorders
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Central and Peripheral Nervous System Disorders
Endocrine, Metabolic, and Nutritional Disorders
Hematological and Immune System Disorders
Psychological Disorders
Complex Illness
Nutritional Support in the Older Adult
Chronic Illness and the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
Palliative Care and End of Life Care
Appendices
A. Psychological Influences of the Aging Process
B. Laboratory Values in the Older Adult
Index
by "Nielsen BookData"