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read text which presents thentheories and concepts of aging along with appropriate nursing interve
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ss ntions. This comprehensive book helps you understand the unique physiologic and psychosocial c
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ss hanges that affect the elderly adult. Threaded throughout this new edition are practical QSEN box
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world clinical situation boxesnhelp you to study for exams and apply concepts to practice.
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KeyFeatures s
Coordinated Care boxesnaddress such topics as restraints, elder abuse, and end-of- ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss
life care as related to responsibilities of nursing assistants and other health care workers w ho
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UNIQUE! A FREE Study Guide, presented in a comprehensive PDF format on Evolve, r ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss ss
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Nursing Care Plans include Critical Thinking boxes to help you to assimilate and
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Nursing Process sections providena framework for the discussion of the nursing care of t he
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Cultural Considerations throughout text cover biocultural variations asnwell asnhealth
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ss promotion for specific ethnic groups so you can provide culturally competent care.
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Health Promotion and Patient Teaching boxes highlight health promotion, disease
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Home Health Considerations boxes provide information on home health carenfor the
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Unit Two: Basic Skills for Gerontologic Nursing
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