Eldercare strategies : expert care plans for older adults

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910780774803321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Philadelphia : , : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, , [2003]; ©2003
• ISBN: 1-4511-1562-8; 1-4698-8080-6
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (352 p.)
• Disciplina: 618.97/0236
• Soggetti: Geriatric nursing; Nursing care plans
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Assessment of the older adult -- Cardiovascular system -- Respiratory system -- Genitourinary and reproductive systems -- Gastrointestinal system -- Endocrine and immunologic systems -- Musculoskeletal system -- Integumentary system -- Neurologic system -- Psychological disorders -- Psychosocial disorders -- General care plans.
• Sommario/riassunto: Write better, more complete care plans and improve the special care provided to older adults by exploring the insights and up-to-date, practical information that fills this hands-on reference. Investigate 60 disorders, organized by body system, covering both acute and chronic health problems, and learn the proper interventions through clear rationales. Care plans include description of the disorder, etiology, assessment findings, diagnostic test findings, and potential complications. It also includes an overview of the physiological changes in older patients, as well as special techniques for