Basic Geriatric Nursing by Patricia A. Williams (English) Paperback Book

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Basic Geriatric Nursing by Patricia A. Williams **Selected for Doodys Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Geriatrics** Provide compassionate, professional nursing care for older adults! Designed for LPN/LVNs, Basic Geriatric Nursing, 8th Edition offers a practical introduction to concepts of aging and the physiologic and psychosocial changes that affect the elderly adult. Clear guidelines help you master basic skills such as health assessment, nursing diagnosis, therapeutic communication, medication administration, and nursing interventions in a variety of health care settings. New Next-Generation NCLEX® examination-style case studies help you develop clinical judgment, and nursing care plans show how to apply theory to practice. Written by experienced nursing educator Patricia Williams, this book provides the knowledge and skills you need to care for an aging population.Learning features in each chapter include objectives, key terms with phonetic pronunciations, basic concepts, and clinical application, all connected by case examples and a relevant research study or analysis of multiple studies.Nursing Process sections?provide a framework for nursing care of older adults as related to specific disorders.Get Ready for the NCLEX® Examination! sections include key points, additional learning resources, and NCLEX review questions with answers and rationales on the Evolve website.Nursing Care Plans provide real-world examples of care plans along with critical thinking questions.Nursing interventions are grouped by health care setting, e.g., acute care, extended care, home care.Clinical Situation boxes highlight real-life care scenarios.Coordinated Care boxes address leadership and management issues for the LPN/LVN, and include topics such as restraints and end-of-life care.Critical Thinking boxes help you develop and improve skills in clinical judgment.Special boxes are included for health promotion, safety, nurse alerts, patient education, cultural considerations, home health considerations, complementary health approaches, and more.Medication tables summarize information about drugs commonly used in geriatric nursing.NEW! Next-Generation NCLEX® examination-style case studies at the end of chapters include new-format questions to help you prepare for the licensure examination.NEW! Discussion of the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model helps you learn decision making and develop the skills needed to plan effective nursing care.NEW! Free Study Guide on the Evolve website includes Next-Generation case studies and review questions to reinforce your understanding. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Table of Contents ?Unit One Overview of AgingChapter 1 Trends and IssuesChapter 2 Theories of AgingChapter 3 Physiologic ChangesUnit Two Basic Skills for Gerontologic NursingChapter 4 Health Promotion, Health Maintenance, and Home Health ConsiderationsChapter 5 Communicating with Older AdultsChapter 6 Maintaining Fluid Balance and Meeting Nutrition NeedsChapter 7 Medications and Older AdultsChapter 8 Health Assessment for Older AdultsChapter 9 Meeting Safety Needs of Older AdultsUnit Three Psychosocial Care of the ElderlyChapter 10 Cognition and PerceptionChapter 11 Self-Perception and Self-ConceptChapter 12 Roles and RelationshipsChapter 13 Coping and StressChapter 14 Values and BeliefsChapter 15 End-of-Life CareChapter 16 Sexuality and AgingUnit Four Physical Care of the ElderlyChapter 17 Care of Aging Skin and Mucous MembranesChapter 18 EliminationChapter 19 Activity and ExerciseChapter 20 Sleep and RestAppendix A Laboratory Values for Older AdultsAppendix B The Geriatric Depression ScaleAppendix C Daily Nutritional Goals for Older AdultsAppendix D Resources for Older AdultsGlossaryReferences Details ISBN0323826857 Author Patricia A. Williams Pages 416 Publisher Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Language English Year 2022 Edition 8th ISBN-10 0323826857 ISBN-13 9780323826853 Format Paperback Imprint Mosby DEWEY 618.970231 Place of Publication St Louis Country of Publication United States Publication Date 2022-08-22 US Release Date 2022-08-22 UK Release Date 2022-08-22 Edition Description 8th edition Replaces 9780323554558 Alternative 9780323716314 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education NZ Release Date 2022-09-05 AU Release Date 2022-09-05 Replaced by 9780443281785 Illustrations Approx. 145 illustrations (145 in full color); Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:139589818;

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