Introductory Gerontological Nursing

Sally S. Roach (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

416 Seiten

2000
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins (Verlag)
978-0-397-55479-9 (ISBN)

Infos

Focused on the specific information needs of the LPN/LVN student, this title covers the basic concepts of gerontology and roles of the nurse, including ethical and legal issues and special communication considerations for the elderly. Each chapter includes critical thinking exercises, key terms and concepts, and many tables and illustrations.

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This clear and easy-to-read new text is focused on the specific information needs of the LPN/LVN student. Basic concepts of gerontology and roles of the nurse are thoroughly covered, including ethical and legal issues and special communication considerations for the elderly. Two full chapters introduce communication skills and management skills for the LPN/LVN with management responsibilities. Every chapter incorporates valuable pedagogy: critical thinking exercises, key terms and concepts, and many tables and illustrations. An Instructor's Manual contains classroom activity suggestions and multiple choice test questions.

Inhalt

Foundations of Gerontological CareThe Role of the Gerontological NurseHealth and Wellness in the Older AdultPharmacology and the Older AdultCommon Problems Affecting the Older AdultPhysiological Changes Affecting the Older AdultManagement Functions in a Gerontological Settin

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 1.11.2000
• Zusatzinfo: 93 illustrations
• Verlagsort: Philadelphia
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 216 x 280 mm
• Gewicht: 908 g
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Pflege ► Altenpflege
• ISBN-10: 0-397-55479-6 / 0397554796
• ISBN-13: 978-0-397-55479-9 / 9780397554799
• Zustand: Neuware