9780721637853-072163785X-Gerontological Nursing: Concepts and Practice

Gerontological Nursing: Concepts and Practice

ISBN-13: 9780721637853
ISBN-10: 072163785X
Edition: 2
Author: Adrianne Dill Linton BSN MN PhD RN FAAN, Mary Ann Matteson PhD RN FAAN, Eleanor S. McConnell PhD RN
Publication date: 1997
Publisher: Saunders
Format: Hardcover 1006 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780721637853
ISBN-10: 072163785X
Edition: 2
Author: Adrianne Dill Linton BSN MN PhD RN FAAN, Mary Ann Matteson PhD RN FAAN, Eleanor S. McConnell PhD RN
Publication date: 1997
Publisher: Saunders
Format: Hardcover 1006 pages

Summary

Gerontological Nursing: Concepts and Practice (ISBN-13: 9780721637853 and ISBN-10: 072163785X), written by authors Adrianne Dill Linton BSN MN PhD RN FAAN, Mary Ann Matteson PhD RN FAAN, Eleanor S. McConnell PhD RN, was published by Saunders in 1997. With an overall rating of 3.6 stars, it's a notable title among other books. You can easily purchase or rent Gerontological Nursing: Concepts and Practice (Hardcover) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $0.43.

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This text provides comprehensive, research-based information on nursing care of older adults. Starting with the basics, it uses a systems approach to describe the aging process across the health care continuum from wellness to illness. Physiological and psychosocial aspects of aging are described in detail. Plus, its many new assessment tools and greater use of the nursing process serves as a framework for providing care.The second edition presents research and theory-based coverage of aging, discussions of normal aging and the clinical problems associated with aging, chapters on pharmacology and nutrition, plus guidance on care in a variety of settings, including acute and long-term care, and in the community.

  • Presents research and theory-based coverage of aging.
  • Addresses both normal aging and clinical problems associated with aging.
  • Includes chapters on pharmacology and nutrition.
  • Provides a unit on psychosocial and socio-cultural influences of aging.
  • Describes care of the elderly in a variety of settings, such as acute care, long-term care, and the community.
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