Gerontologic Nursing: Wholistic Care of the Older Adult
- ISBN-10
- 0815113315
- ISBN-13
- 9780815113317
- Series
- Gerontologic Nursing
- Pages
- 650
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1997
- Publisher
- Mosby Incorporated
- Authors
- Mary M. Burke, Mary B. Walsh
Description
This new edition of GERONTOLOGIC NURSING turns its focus to the care of all older adults, not just those who are ill. It identifies the diverse needs of the geriatric population and addresses the care of common conditions as well as illness prevention. Throughout, Health Promotion boxes and Healthy People 2000 objectives reinforce a commitment to wellness. New chapters discuss psychosocial aspects of aging, drug therapy, cancer, and ethical issues. Incorporates the 6-step nursing process framework to provide a clear, consistent presentation of specific conditions in the older adult Nursing interventions are individualized according to three care settings: acute care, Spanish version also available, ISBN: 84-8174-308-9
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