Basic Geriatric Nursing [Paperback]

Gloria Wold (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0801666473 | ISBN-13: 978-0801666476 | Publication Date: March 1993

This introductory text takes a holistic and humanistic approach toward the care for the ageing adult. Organized into five sections, the content combines theory and practice into a realistic portrayal of geriatric nursing. The book presents the biological and psychosocial theories of ageing; provides students with normal anatomy and physiology and the common progression of ageing before explaining the disease process; explores biological and psychosocial theories of ageing, to dispel myths about older adults; examines trends and issues related to economic, social, cultural and family influences that may impact healthy ageing; presents a holistic approach to nursing care by organizing assessment, diagnoses, and interventions with functional health patterns; and numerous study aids include learning objectives, procedures, assessment tools, sample care plans and a glossary.

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New features added include Cultural Considerations, Complementary and Alternative Therapies, Patient Teaching boxes --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Gloria Hoffman Wold, RN, BSN, MS, Nursing Instructor, Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee, WI --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 378 pages
• Publisher: Mosby-Year Book (March 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801666473
• ISBN-13: 978-0801666476
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,613,270 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars smooth transaction, September 21, 2005

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Jane Doe "lefthanded learner" (CT,USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Basic Geriatric Nursing, 3e (Paperback)

I ordered this book for a college class at the last minute because my school bookstore was sold out.
The product was recieved promptly and in perfect condition.
Would definately recommend this book for anyone in the field of geriatrics, even if not specifically in the nursing. The book offers information on aging and ways to interact with the elderly that is invaluable information.