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Essentials of gerontological nursing /
Addresses basic competencies by focusing on clinical practice and presenting research-based ""best practices"" for effective care of older adults in various settings. Designed to fit into a one-semester course, this work provides essential clinical information needed to care for...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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New York City :
Springer,
2007.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- The graying of America
- The health care delivery system
- Normal changes of aging
- Assessing older adults
- Health promotion
- Pathological disease processes in older adults
- Medication usage
- Cognitive and psychological issues in aging
- Ethical issues of aging and independence
- Quality of life issues among older adults
- Environments of care
- End-of-life care
- Future trends and needs.