02609nam 2200589Ia 450 991077834730332120230721031950.01-281-05639-197866110563910-8261-2053-9(CKB)1000000000482257(EBL)326277(OCoLC)276359420(SSID)ssj0000149517(PQKBManifestationID)11144981(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000149517(PQKBWorkID)10238300(PQKB)10836107(MiAaPQ)EBC326277(Au-PeEL)EBL326277(CaPaEBR)ebr10209927(CaONFJC)MIL105639(OCoLC)437195813(EXLCZ)99100000000048225720070618d2007 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrEssentials of gerontological nursing[electronic resource] /Meredith WallaceNew York City Springer20071 online resource (345 p.)Description based upon print version of record.0-8261-2052-0 Includes bibliographical references and index.Cover; TOC Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; CH CHAPTER ONE The Graying of America; CH CHAPTER TWO The Health Care Delivery System; CH CHAPTER THREE Normal Changes of Aging; CH CHAPTER FOUR Assessing Older Adults; CH CHAPTER FIVE Health Promotion; CH CHAPTER SIX Pathological Disease Processes in Older Adults; CH CHAPTER SEVEN Medication Usage; CH CHAPTER EIGHT Cognitive and Psychological Issues in Aging; CH CHAPTER NINE Ethical Issues of Aging and Independence; CH CHAPTER TEN Quality of Life Issues Among Older Adults; CH CHAPTER ELEVEN Environments of CareCH CHAPTER TWELVE End-of-Life CareCH CHAPTER THIRTEEN Future Trends and Needs; Web Resources; IDX IndexAddresses 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 older adults.NursingGeriatric nursingNursing.Geriatric nursing.618.97/0231Kazer Meredith WallacePhD, RN.867980MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910778347303321Essentials of gerontological nursing3821689UNINA