AJN Book of the Year 2016 First-Place Winner in Gerontological Nursing! The newest edition of this distinguished reference in geriatric nursing delivers updated guidelines, new illustrative case studies, and the latest evidence-based protocols developed by leading researchers, educators, and practitioners in each topic area. The sixth edition includes new approaches devoted to supporting LGBTQ elders, persons living with dementia and their families, and older adults living with HIV. New operational strategies provide guidance in using the electronic health record, implementing improved person-centered care approaches, and maintaining age-friendly atmospheres.Using evidence derived from all levels of care, this text offers developed guidelines for improving both quality and outcomes when caring for older adults in multiple disciplines, including interprofessional team members, long-term care and other staff educators, social workers, dietitians, and physicians. Chapters provide assessment and management principles, clinical interventions, specialty practice, and models of care. They consistently feature chapter objectives, annotated references, evidence ratings for each protocol, and resources for further investigation. Each protocol is embedded within the chapter content to provide context and detailed evidence. The protocols consistently include an overview, evidence-based assessment, intervention strategies, and a supporting case study with discussion. PowerPoint presentations and a test bank are available as instructor's resources. New Chapters: Informational Technology: Embedding CPGs Organizational Approaches to Promote Person-centered Care Environmental approaches to support aging friendly care HIV and the Older Adult LGBTQ Perspectives Key Features: Evidence-based geriatric protocols for best practices for in-patient, in-home, and long-term care settings Case studies with discussions in each chapter to illustrate application of clinical practice and related Nursing Standard of Practice Protocol Guidelines that are developed by experts on the topics of each chapter and are based on the best available evidence The AGREE systematic method was used to evaluate each protocol and validate this book's content Instructor's resources including PowerPoints and a Test Bank

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The African savanna is home to many kinds of animals, including me! I am spotted, but I am not a giraffe. I am strong, but I am not an elephant. Read the clues and try to guess which animal I am before the end of the book!

The African savanna is home to many kinds of animals, including me! I am spotted, but I am not a giraffe. I am strong, but I am not an elephant. Read the clues and try to guess which animal I am before the end of the book!

The rainforest is a hot, wet place with many kinds of animals. It is my home. I make a lot of sounds but am not a parrot. I sleep a lot but am not a sloth. Can you guess which animal I am by reading the clues in the book?

Tucker can’t wait to become an allergy detection dog! But this perky poodle has a lot to learn before that happens in this early graphic novel. During a smell test, Tucker can’t sit still and wanders off. Is he following a scent or getting distracted from his job?

Around 84 percent of homeowners have a pet, so I’m in good company. I’m a common pet, but I am not a dog. I am quiet and like to sleep, but I am not a ferret. Read the clues and try to guess which pet I am before the end of the book! Each book in the What Animal Am I? series gradually builds up a set of clues and enables readers to work out which animal is being discussed. Along the way, other animals that live in the same places are revealed, further narrowing the range of possibilities. Can you guess which animal is being featured by the end of each book?

Deserts can be hot and dry, but that doesn’t bother me! I love the heat and enjoy sunbathing, but I am not a horned lizard. I spend most of my life underground, but I am not a desert tortoise. What desert animal am I? Read the clues and guess! Each book in the What Animal Am I? series gradually builds up a set of clues and enables readers to work out which animal is being discussed. Along the way, other animals that live in the same places are revealed, further narrowing the range of possibilities. Can you guess which animal is being featured by the end of each book?

Daphne is training to become an emotional support dog in this early graphic novel. She’s a small shih tzu puppy, but she has the biggest heart! She is supportive and loyal to everyone. However, Daphne is so kind to others that she doesn’t take care of herself. Will she be able to treat herself with the same kindness she shows everyone else?

Bloodhounds have sensitive noses, and Ellie is learning how to use hers in this early graphic novel. She comes from a family of search-and-rescue dogs. Ellie wants to be the best, but will the pressure get to her before she finishes her first training?

The polar regions are very cold and very windy. There is snow and ice everywhere, but I love my home. My feet help me walk on the slippery ice, but I am not a penguin. My thick fur keeps me warm but I am not an Arctic fox. What animal am I? Read the clues and guess!

The ocean is salty and can be warm or cold. It covers 70 per cent of the Earth and is my home. I love to hunt and eat fish but am not an octopus. I am a graceful swimmer and can jump out of the water but am not a dolphin. What animal am I? Use the clues and guess!