Gerontological care [E-Book]

By:

Welford, Claire

Series: Nursing and Health Survival GuidesPublication details: Hoboken Taylor and Francis 2014Description: 65 pISBN:

1317905512
9781317905516

Subject(s):

GERIATRIC NURSING

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Contents:

Ageism -- Nursing assessment for the physiological changes associated with ageing -- Nursing assessment for elder abuse -- Nursing assessment of safety -- Nursing assessment of nutritional status -- Geriatric giants -- Other clinical concerns for older people -- Medications and older people -- Care planning tips -- End of life.

Summary: As the world population ages and people live longer, nurses and healthcare workers, no matter what area they work in, will encounter older people. This guide aims to provide you with the basic but fundamental knowledge you will need to care for older people.

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Electronic book	Newcomb Library at Homerton Healthcare Online		Link to resource	Available	[e-book. Login with your Homerton OpenAthens username]

As the world population ages and people live longer, nurses and healthcare workers, no matter what area they work in, will encounter older people. This guide aims to provide you with the basic but fundamental knowledge you will need to care for older people.

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