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Mastering Geriatric Care [Hardcover]

Springhouse Publishing (Author), Springhouse (Author), Patricia Schull (Editor)

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Publication Date: January 15, 1997 | ISBN-10: 0874348714 | ISBN-13: 978-0874348712 | Edition: 1st

Readers learn how to distinguish the normal signs and symptoms of aging from those caused by disease, what to do if an older patient's condition is deteriorating, how to prevent falls and meet safety needs, and how to manage common emergencies and drug dosages for the elderly. Also provided are recommendations on diet and exercise, which drugs can cause confusion and even dementia, the nurse's role in legal matters, how to document elder abuse and neglect, federal standards for the use of sedatives and physical restraints, and much more. Timesaving features include reproducible patient-teaching aids, clinical tips, and cultural considerations. Contents cover assessing patients, caring for patients with common health problems, performing procedures, dealing with special issues, community services and organizations, and selected readings.

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Product Details

Hardcover: 470 pages
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 1st edition (January 15, 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0874348714
ISBN-13: 978-0874348712
Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.8 x 1.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,907,146 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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