Caring for Older Adults Holistically

Name: Caring for Older Adults Holistically
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ISBN: 9780803625006

ISBN-10: 0803625006

ISBN-13: 9780803625006

Edition: 5th 2011 (Revised)

Authors: Mary Ann Anderson, F.A. Davis Company

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Be prepared to meet the growing demand for nurses with the knowledge and skills to provide quality care to older adults. Mary Ann Anderson's easy-to-understand writing and positive outlook continue to enliven every page of this popular resource! Completely updated and fully revised throughout, the 5th Edition features coverage of the field's hottest topics, including a new chapter on transitions and new coverage of gerotranscendence. There are also new interactive exercises for students online at DavisPlus that make learning and studying easier.

Book details

List price: $45.95
Edition: 5th
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: F. A. Davis Company
Publication date: 2/24/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 432
Size: 7.00" wide x 10.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.584
Language: English

Anderson is Associate Professor.




Foundations of Care for the Older Adult



Holistic Caring




The Aging Experience




Supporting Life Transitions and Spirituality in the Elderly




The Use of the Nursing Process and Nursing Diagnosis in the Care of Older Adults




Legal and Ethical Considerations Regarding Older Adults




Promoting Wellness




Nutrition for Older Adults




Culturally Specific Care




Activity, Rest, and Sleep as Criteria for Health




End-of-Life Issues in Older Adults




Environments of Care




Management Role of the Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse




Clinical Practice



Common Infectious Diseases




Common Medical Diagnoses




Physiological Assessment




Common Clinical Problems: Physiological




Psychological Assessment




Common Clinical Problems: Psychological




Rehabilitation and Restorative Care




Pharmacology and Its Significance for Older Adults




Laboratory Values and Older Adults



Unit Resources


Appendices



Sample Advance Directives: Living Will and Power of Attorney for Health Care



Answers to Chapter Study Questions


Index