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9780874348712

Mastering Geriatric Care

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  • ISBN13:

    9780874348712

  • ISBN10:

    0874348714

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 1996-12-01
  • Publisher: Springhouse Pub Co

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Summary

Readers learn how to distinguish the normal signs and symptoms of aging from those caused by disease, what to do if an older patient's condition is deteriorating, how to prevent falls and meet safety needs, and how to manage common emergencies and drug dosages for the elderly. Also provided are recommendations on diet and exercise, which drugs can cause confusion and even dementia, the nurse's role in legal matters, how to document elder abuse and neglect, federal standards for the use of sedatives and physical restraints, and much more. Time-saving features include reproducible patient-teaching aids, clinical tips, and cultural considerations. Contents cover assessing patients, caring for patients with common health problems, performing procedures, dealing with special issues, community services and organizations, and selected readings.

Table of Contents

Contributors and Consultants vi
Foreword viii
Understanding the geriatric population
1(16)
Tailoring your assessment
17(32)
Maintaining physical health
49(22)
Meeting mental and emotional needs
71(18)
Reducing risk of falls
89(16)
Managing ear and eye problems
105(14)
Managing cardiovascular problems
119(24)
Managing respiratory problems
143(18)
Managing neurologic problems
161(30)
Managing musculoskeletal problems
191(18)
Managing urinary tract problems
209(12)
Managing cancer
221(26)
Managing diabetes
247(14)
Responding to drug and alcohol abuse
261(14)
Detecting elder abuse and neglect
275(18)
Administering and monitoring medications
293(40)
Guiding bowel and bladder training
333(24)
Providing skin and wound care
357(38)
Controlling chronic pain
395(24)
Addressing legal and ethical concerns
419(28)
Appendix: Community services for the elderly 447(7)
Selected references 454(7)
Index 461

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