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Lippincott's Nursing Guide to Expert Elder Care

Publication Year:
2010
Edition:
1st
Author:
Lippincott
Publisher:
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW)
ISBN:
978-1-60-547627-8
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This guide focuses specifically on the needs of the aging adult population.

Focusing specifically on the needs of the aging adult population-from the so-called silent generation (Depression era babies) through the youngest of the baby boomers, this book provides comprehensive coverage of gerontological concepts, health promotion strategies, and practical information on nursing care for all major disorders that typically affect older adults, including hypertension, coronary artery disease, obesity, osteoarthritis, diabetes, and Alzheimer's disease.

Case studies and questions appear throughout to stimulate critical thinking, and best practices are provided and supported through evidence-based research and clinical guidelines. Abundant photos and illustrations demonstrate must-know clinical concepts. The text also includes information on healthy aging strategies, cultural considerations, assessment guidelines, nutrition, patient teaching, pain management, end-of-life care, and much more.

Key Features:
  • Assessment guidelines, including sample forms, scales, and other helpful tools, throughout
  • Evidence-based research and guidelines
  • Case studies and critical thinking questions appear throughout the text
  • Coverage of end-of-life care
  • Healthy aging strategies; focus on promoting wellness


Logos include:
  • Cultural considerations: gives advice on cultural diversity and caring for the older adult
  • Healthful living: provides health promotion tips in short sidebars
  • Medication alert: warns the nurse about important safety considerations before administering drugs to the patient
  • Nutrition tips: emphasizes the importance of proper nutrition dietary modifications, and vitamins and minerals for daily health
  • Specific information on nursing care covering all major diseases related to the older adult including hypertension, coronary artery disease, obesity, osteoarthritis, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease
  • Unique quotations at the beginning of each chapter--provocative, funny, serious, or inspiring--all offering an interesting perspective on growing older
  • Timelines to visually track historic moments, people, culture, and icons from the early 20th century to present day
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Platform:
OvidSP
Publisher:
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW)
Product Type:
Book
Author:
Lippincott
ISBN:
978-1-60-547627-8
Specialty:
  • Gerontology
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
Language:
English
Edition:
1st
Pages:
432
Publication Year:
2010

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