Geriatric Nutrition and Diet Therapy

Name: Geriatric Nutrition and Diet Therapy
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ISBN: 9781569300459

ISBN-10: 1569300453

ISBN-13: 9781569300459

Edition: 2nd 1995

Authors: Marie Jaffe

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A reference for nursing personnel whose clients include the growing older adult population, focusing on the nutritional needs and changing physiology of that population. Nutritional problems are discussed within a nursing process format, with material on gastrointestinal anatomy and physiology. Sample diets with menus and exchange lists are geared to geriatric populations and are provided in table format. Covers diagnostic and laboratory tests, drugs and common drug reactions, and procedures for feeding problems, and offers practice guidelines for management of diabetes in the elderly. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Book details

Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 1995
Publisher: Thomson Delmar Learning
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 268
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.990
Language: English

Gastrointestinal System	p. 1
Gastrointestinal/Nutritional Assessments	p. 21
Nutritional Problems for Nursing Care Plan Inclusion	p. 41
Essential Nutrients and Functions	p. 65
Diets and Menus	p. 113
General Food Exchange Lists	p. 143
Diet Therapy/Exchange Lists for Common Disorders	p. 159
Procedures to Provide Nutrition	p. 199
Drugs Related to the Gastrointestinal System and Nutrition/Diet Therapy	p. 219
Diagnostic Procedures and Laboratory Tests Related to the Gastrointestinal System and Nutrition/Diet Therapy	p. 249
Appendix: Glossary, References, Resources, Index	p. 269
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