Textbook focusing on the special aspects of gerontologic care and the role of the practical nurse. Includes new chapters on end-of-life issues and communicable diseases. Chapters feature study questions, objectives, and case studies.
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Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0
Caring for Older Adults Holistically 3rd ed. by Anderson, Mary Ann (Ed.):
This book has been written by 17 contributing authors from several states. It contains 16 chapters: 1. the aging experience, 2. promoting wellness, 3. the management role of the licensed practical/vocational nurse, 4. use of the nursing process and nursing diagnosis in the care of the older adult, 5. legal and ethical considerations regarding the elderly, 6. end-of-life issues, 7. environments of care, 8. common infectious diseases, 9. common medical diagnoses, 10. physiological assessment, 11. common... more info
Not in depth:
If you are in nursing school your Medical Surgical Class will cover all topics in this book. I did pick up a few pointers, but other than that it was very superficial.
good nursing text book:
This book is very easy to understand. It is to-the-point, not bogged down with too much extra info, examples or explanation. The ideas are very well tied to the overall theme of nursing care regarding older adults. I bought this book because it was required for my LPN program's gerontology class, but I just wanted to say that I feel the author did an outstanding job! She even adds some personality here and there, like a good class instructor does.
