cover image - Basic Geriatric Nursing - Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource, 9th Edition
ISBN: 9780443281808
Copyright: 2027
Page Count: 408
Imprint: Elsevier
List Price: $53.99

Basic Geriatric Nursing - Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource, 9th Edition

by Patricia A. Williams, MSN, RN, CCRN

Elsevier eBook on VitalSource

cover image - Basic Geriatric Nursing - Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource, 9th Edition
ISBN: 9780443281808
Copyright: 2027
Page Count: 408
Imprint: Elsevier
List Price: $53.99
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Help your students learn to provide compassionate, professional nursing care for older adults! Designed for LPN/LVNs, Basic Geriatric Nursing, 9th Edition, offers a practical introduction to concepts of aging and the physiologic and psychosocial changes that affect the older adult. Clear guidelines help students master basic skills such as health assessment, nursing diagnosis, medication administration, and nursing interventions in a variety of health care settings. Case studies for the Next Generation NCLEX® examination and the use of the nursing process help students develop clinical judgment, and nursing care plans show how to apply theory to practice. Written by nursing educator Patricia Williams, this book provides the knowledge and skills your students need to prepare for the NCLEX-PN® exam and to safely care for an aging population.
    • Updated content covers topics such as Alzheimer's disease, GLP-1 agonist medications, and an expanded LGBTQ+ section. Expanded content on end-of-life care and palliative care includes all-new information on death doulas, levels of hospice care, alternate pain scales, and Medical Aid in Dying.
    • NEW! Additional Clinical Solution boxes highlight real-life case scenarios and stress the importance of clinical judgment
    • Learning features in each chapter include objectives, key terms with phonetic pronunciations, basic concepts, and clinical application, all connected by case examples and a relevant research study or analysis of multiple studies
    • Nursing care plans and interventions show how to apply theory to practice and include real-world care plans
    • Nursing Process sections provide a framework for the care of older adults as related to specific disorders
    • Addition of Clinical Situation Boxes throughout several chapters to illustrate key concepts and connect them to real patient scenarios
    • Get Ready for the NCLEX® Examination! sections include key points, learning resources, and NCLEX review questions with answers and rationales on the Evolve companion website
    • Case studies for the Next Generation NCLEX® Examination help students develop clinical judgment and prepare for the licensure exam
    • Special boxes are included for critical thinking, clinical situations, health promotion, safety, nurse alerts, patient education, integrative health approaches, delegation, and more
    • NEW! Updated content includes the most current information on Alzheimer's, end-of-life care, and palliative care, including all-new information on death doulas, levels of hospice care, alternate pain scales, and Medical Aid in Dying
    • NEW! Additional Clinical Solution boxes highlight real-life case scenarios and stress the importance of clinical judgment
  • UNIT I: Overview of Aging
    1. Trends and Issues
    2. Theories of Aging
    3. Physiologic Changes

    UNIT II: Basic Skills for Gerontologic Nursing
    4. Health Promotion, Health Maintenance, and Home Health Considerations
    5. Communicating With Older Adults
    6. Maintaining Fluid Balance and Meeting Nutritional Needs
    7. Medications and Older Adults
    8. Health Assessment for Older Adults
    9. Meeting Safety Needs of Older Adults

    UNIT III: Psychosocial Care of the Elderly
    10. Cognition and Perception
    11. Self-Perception and Self-Concept
    12. Roles and Relationships
    13. Coping and Stress
    14. Values and Beliefs
    15. End-of-Life Care
    16. Sexuality and Aging

    UNIT IV: Physical Care of the Elderly
    17. Care of Aging Skin and Mucous Membranes
    18. Elimination
    19. Activity and Exercise
    20. Sleep and Rest

    APPENDIXES
    A: Laboratory Values for Older Adults
    B: The Geriatric Depression Scale
    C: Daily Nutritional Goals for Older Adults
    D: Resources for Older Adults

    Glossary
  • Patricia A. Williams, MSN, RN, CCRN, Nursing Instructor, De Anza College, Cupertino, California
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