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Gerontological Nursing : competencies for care / edited by Kristen L. Mauk.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextPublication details: Boston : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, c2010.Edition: 2nd edDescription: xvii, 869 p. : 23 cm. illISBN:
  • 9780763755805
  • 076375580X
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 618.970231 22 GER
Online resources:
Contents:
Introduction to gerontological nursing -- The aging population -- Theories of aging -- Aging changes that affect communication -- Therapeutic communication with older adults -- A review of normal aging changes -- Comprehensive assessment of the older adult -- Medications and lab values -- Teaching older adults and their families -- Promoting independence in later life -- Promoting healthy aging -- Identifying and preventing common risk factors --Management of common illnesses, diseases or health conditions -- Management of common problems -- Managing dementia -- Using assistive technology to promote quality of life for older adults -- Ethical/legal principles and issues -- Appreciating diversity and enhancing intimacy -- Global models of health care -- The interdisciplinary team -- Alternative health modalities -- Promoting quality of life -- The gerontological nurse as manager and leader in the profession -- End of life care -- Trends that impact gerontological nursing.
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Books Hamu Mukasa Library - Law and Science section; Level 3 Closed Access l Short Loan 618.970231 GER (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 110028

Includes bibliographical references and index (p. 817-869).

Introduction to gerontological nursing -- The aging population -- Theories of aging -- Aging changes that affect communication -- Therapeutic communication with older adults -- A review of normal aging changes -- Comprehensive assessment of the older adult -- Medications and lab values -- Teaching older adults and their families -- Promoting independence in later life -- Promoting healthy aging -- Identifying and preventing common risk factors --Management of common illnesses, diseases or health conditions -- Management of common problems -- Managing dementia -- Using assistive technology to promote quality of life for older adults -- Ethical/legal principles and issues -- Appreciating diversity and enhancing intimacy -- Global models of health care -- The interdisciplinary team -- Alternative health modalities -- Promoting quality of life -- The gerontological nurse as manager and leader in the profession -- End of life care -- Trends that impact gerontological nursing.

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