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Cultivate confident, wellness-oriented care for older adults across
a changing healthcare environment with the latest evidence-based
coverage of gerontological nursing. Nursing for Wellness in Older
Adults, 9th Edition, fosters students' understanding of both the
physiologic and psychosocial aspects of aging, as well as common
risk factors that may interfere with optimal health and
functioning. Organized around the author's Functional Consequences
Theory for Promoting Wellness in Older Adults and extensively
updated to reflect current issues in gerontological practice, this
trusted text equips students to work proactively with older adults
to promote high levels of functioning and quality of life, despite
limitations that may accompany aging, disease, and related
conditions.
Cultivate confident, wellness-oriented care for older adults across
a changing healthcare environment with the latest evidence-based
coverage of gerontological nursing. Nursing for Wellness in Older
Adults, 9th Edition, fosters students' understanding of both the
physiologic and psychosocial aspects of aging, as well as common
risk factors that may interfere with optimal health and
functioning. Organized around the author's Functional Consequences
Theory for Promoting Wellness in Older Adults and extensively
updated to reflect current issues in gerontological practice, this
trusted text equips students to work proactively with older adults
to promote high levels of functioning and quality of life, despite
limitations that may accompany aging, disease, and related
conditions.
This quick-access clinical reference for nurses in adult health
settings addresses the most prevalent and complex management
challenges in caring for people with dementia. The second
edition-completely updated with the newest guidelines for
evidence-based, person-centered care-includes two new chapters on
the Emotional Needs of People with Dementia and Self-Neglect and
Elder Abuse, along with new information on cultural considerations
and distinguishing between dementia and delirium. Quotes from
people with dementia are included in this edition to give
first-person accounts of their experiences. Fast Facts for Dementia
Care, Second Edition delivers specific care strategies for all
stages of dementia in a wide range of clinical settings, including
acute care, long-term care, and home and community settings.
Chapters introduce relatively simple dementia-specific
interventions nurses can incorporate into their care plans to
prevent or address problems before they escalate. Using bullet
points and concise paragraphs, this streamlined resource discusses
the issues faced by people with dementia and their care partners
and what nurses can do. It addresses disease progression,
assessment and management of pain, medications, safety concerns,
communication strategies, ethical issues, and end-of-life care. New
to the Second Edition: Completely updated with the newest
guidelines for evidence-based, person-centered care of people with
dementia New information of cultural considerations including
culturally appropriate communication, considerations related to
treatment goals, and more Chapters on Emotional Needs of People
with Dementia and Self-Neglect and Elder Abuse Key Features: Helps
identify and manage conditions associated with mental status,
including delirium and dementia Provides clinical vignettes and
quotes of real-life situations illustrating successful nursing
interventions Discusses communication techniques for different
stages of dementia Describes numerous interventions for addressing
issues such as pain, safety, end-of-life care, and more Includes
"Fast Facts" boxes for quick reference to essential information
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Value (Paperback)
Carol A. Miller
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R370
Discovery Miles 3 700
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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The only text specifically for nurses about elder abuse in the
clinical setting Nurses are required by law to report elder abuse
even when it is suspected but not verified. This is the only
current text written specifically for nurses that provides a
detailed overview of different forms of elder abuse in a variety of
clinical settings. In combination with unfolding case studies, the
book presents essential facts about elder abuse needed by nurses in
clinical settings and provides them with useful tools to advocate
for their patients. It describes key criteria for nurses to use in
recognizing, assessing, intervening in and reporting elder abuse,
as well as the legal, ethical, cultural and interprofessional care
considerations associated with this complex topic. Of particular
value is a series of detailed and unfolding case studies that
illustrate the role of nurses caring for abused elders in a variety
of care settings. A ""What Nurses Need to Know"" feature containing
clinical pearls and key takeaway points is threaded throughout the
text. The book examines relevant characteristics of potential
victims of elder abuse and their perpetrators, along with
influential cultural factors. In addition, a wealth of resources
for nurses to use in caring and advocating for their patients
include video clips, state-by-state legal information, cultural
assessment and communication tools, and patient teaching and
communication resources. The book concludes with a chapter on the
Future of Elder Abuse, organized by the domains contained in the
Elder Justice Roadmap - direct service, research, policy, and
education - as they pertain to public health and health care,
including nursing, with respect to what actions are anticipated and
what actions are needed. Key Features: Presents essential facts
about different forms of elder abuse in varied clinical settings
Describes key criteria for nurses to use in recognizing, assessing,
intervening in, and reporting elder abuse Addresses legal, ethical,
cultural, and interprofessional care considerations Contains
unfolding case studies illustrating the roles of nurses in dealing
with elder abuse Provides clinical assessment pearls, takeaway
points, links to video clips, state-by-state laws and information,
cultural assessment tools, and more
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