BookLaurie Kennedy-Malone, PhD, GNP-BC, FAANP, FGSA, Professor of Nursing, School of Nursing,
... Show More University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, North Carolina, Lori Martin-Plank, PhD, FNP-BC, NP-C, GNP-BC, FAANP, Clinical Associate Professor, College of Nursing, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, Evelyn Groenke Duffy, Associate Professor, Director of the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program, Associate Director of the University Center on Aging and Health, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio.
Summary: Explore effective ways to enhance the wellness and independence of older adults across the wellness-illness continuum, including acute, primary, and long-term care. From an overview of the theories of aging and assessment through the treatment of disorders, including complex illnesses, this evidence-based book provides the comprehensive gerontological coverage you need to prepare for your role as an Advanced Practice Nurse. You'll be prepared for boards and for practice. -- From product description.
Contents:
Changes with aging
Health promotion
Exercise in older adults
Comprehensive geriatric assessment
Symptoms and syndromes
Skin and lymphatic disorders
Head, neck, and face disorders
Chest disorders
Peripheral vascular disorders
Abdominal disorders
Urological and gynecological disorders
Musculoskeletal disorders
Central and peripheral nervous system disorders
Endocrine, metabolic, and nutritional disorders
Hematological and immune system disorders
Psychosocial disorders
Polypharmacy
Chronic illness and the advanced practice registered nurse (APRN)
Palliative care and end-of-life care.
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