Basic Geriatric Nursing Williams

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UNIT I Overview of Aging, 1   1 Trends and Issues, 1   2 Theories of Aging, 27   3 Physiologic Changes, 31 UNIT II Basic Skills for Gerontologic Nursing, 73   4 Health Promotion, Health... Maintenance, and Home Health Considerations, 73   5 Communicating with Older Adults, 88   6 Maintaining Fluid Balance and Meeting Nutritional Needs, 102   7 Medications and Older Adults, 130   8 Health Assessment for Older Adults, 148   9 Meeting Safety Needs of Older Adults, 165 UNIT III Psychosocial Care of Older Adults, 180 10 Cognition and Perception, 180 11 Self-Perception and Self-Concept, 200 12 Roles and Relationships, 214 13 Coping and Stress, 224 Contents in Brief 14 Values and Beliefs, 235 15 End-of-Life Care, 245 16 Sexuality and Aging, 261 UNIT IV Physical Care of Older Adults, 269 17 Care of Aging Skin and Mucous Membranes, 269 18 Elimination, 289 19 Activity and Exercise, 305 20 Sleep and Rest, 331 APPENDIX A Laboratory Values for Older Adults, 341 APPENDIX B The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), 345 APPENDIX C Dietary Information for Older Adults, 346 APPENDIX D Resources for Older Adults, 348 References, 350 Bibliography, 353 Glossary, 364 [Show More]

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