Prepare your students for successful careers in caring for geriatric populations with Williams' Basic Geriatric Nursing 6th Edition This easy-to-read bestseller
Includes:: the latest information on health care policy & insurance practices & presents the theories & concepts of aging & appropriate nursing interventions with an emphasis on health promotion Part of the popular LPNLVN Threads series it provides opportunities for enhanced learning with additional figures an interactive new Study Guide on Evolve & real-world clinical scenarios that help students apply concepts to practice Complete coverage of key topics
Includes:: baby boomers & the impact of their aging on the health care system therapeutic communication cultural considerations spiritual influences evidence-based practice in geriatric nursing & elder abuse restraints & ethical & legal issues in end-of-life care Updated discussion of issues & trends
Includes:: demographic factors & economic social cultural & family influences Get Ready for the NCLEX (R) Examination! section at the end of each chapter
Includes:: key points along with new Review Questions for the NCLEX examination & critical thinking which may be used for individual small group or classroom review UNIQUE! Streamlined coverage of nutrition & fluid balance integrates these essential topics Delegation leadership & management content integrated throughout Nursing Process sections provide a framework for the discussion of the nursing care of the elderly patient as related to specific disorders Nursing Care Plans with critical thinking questions help in understanding how a care plan is developed how to evaluate care of a patient & how to apply knowledge to clinical scenarios LPNLVN Threads make learning easier featuring an appropriate reading level key terms with phonetic pronunciations & text page references chapter objectives special features boxes & full-color art photographs & design UNIQUE! Complementary & Alternative Therapies boxes address specific therapies commonly used by the geriatric population for health promotion & pain relief Health Promotion boxes highlight health promotion disease prevention & age-specific interventions Home Health Considerations boxes provide information on home health care for the older adult Coordinated Care boxes address such topics as restraints elder abuse & end-of-life care as related to responsibilities of nursing assistants & other health care workers who are supervised by LPNLVNs Clinical Situation boxes present patient scenarios with lessons for appropriate nursing care & patient sensitivity Critical Thinking boxes help you to assimilate & synthesize information 10th grade reading level makes learning easier NEW! QSEN competencies briefly introduced in the text to help you provide safe quality care NEW & UNIQUE! A FREE Study Guide presented in a comprehensive PDF format on Evolve reinforces understanding & features an interactive grading functionality for instructors' convenience