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

by Patricia A. Williams, MSN, RN, CCRN

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ISBN: 9780443281808

Page Count: 408

Imprint: Elsevier

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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 you 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 you 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 you need to prepare for the NCLEX-PN^® exam and to safely care for an aging population.

New to This Edition
- 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
Key Features
- 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 you 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
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Contents

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

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