Clinical Companion for Assessment of the Older Adult

Name: Clinical Companion for Assessment of the Older Adult
Price: 22.45 USD
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ISBN: 9780766807303

ISBN-10: 0766807304

ISBN-13: 9780766807303

Edition: 2001

Authors: Hogstel, Cora Zembrzuski

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The Clinical Companion to Accompany Gerontology: Nursing Care of the Older Adult is a practical and convenient pocket sized reference guide for assessment and care of the older individual. This text is designed for use in a clinical setting and serves as a ready reference for assessment skills, physical examination and communication techniques.

Book details

List price: $106.95
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Publication date: 1/18/2001
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 240
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.25" long x 0.25" tall
Weight: 0.594
Language: English



Preface


Reviewers



The Nursing Process, the Older Adult, and the Nurse



Physical Assessment Components



The Older Adult's Health History



Assessment of Vital Signs



Skin, Hair and Nails



Head and Neck Assessment



Sensory Assessment



Respiratory Assessment



Cardiovascular Assessment



Breast and Nodes Assessment



Musculoskeletal and Functional Assessment



Neurological Assessment



Mental Health Assessment



Nutritional Assessment



Abdominal Assessment



Assessment of Female and Male Genitalia


Appendices



Review of Systems When Taking a Complete Health History



Laboratory Values in Older Adults



Braden Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment



Nutritional Assessment of Patient with Pressure Ulcer(s)



Pressure Ulcer Care by Risk Factors



Assessment of Urinary Incontinence in Adults



Bowel Incontinence: Factors and Assessment



Pain in Adults: Assessment Dimensions



Pain Intensity Scales



Common Causes of Urinary Incontinence


Glossary


Index