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Basic geriatric nursing / Gloria Hoffmann Wold.
| Author/creator | Wold, Gloria |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 5th ed. |
| Publication Info | St. Louis, Mo. : Elsevier/Mosby, ©2012. |
| Description | xiv, 397 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Overview of aging. Trends and issues -- Theories of aging -- Physiologic changes -- Basic skills for gerontologic nursing. Health promotion, health maintenance, and home health considerations -- Communicating with older adults -- Maintaining fluid balance and meeting nutrition needs -- Medications and older adults -- Health assessment of older adults -- Meeting safety needs of older adults |
| Contents | Psychosocial care of the elderly. Cognition and perception -- Self-perception and self-concept -- Roles and relationships -- Coping and stress -- Values and beliefs -- End-of-life care -- Sexuality and aging -- Physical care of the elderly. Care of aging skin and mucous membranes -- Elimination -- Activity and exercise -- Sleep and rest -- Appendix A. Laboratory values for older adults -- Appendix B. The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) -- Appendix C. Dietary information for older adults -- Appendix D. Resources for older adults. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2011010833 |
| ISBN | 9780323073998 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 0323073999 (pbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | RC954 .W58 2012 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |