Gerontological Protocols for Nurse Practitioners

Presents guidance for more than 100 gerontological protocols. This book includes protocols for prevention, primary care geriatrics, geriatric syndromes, and more. It is useful for everyone who cares for elderly clients.

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This organized manual presents detailed guidance for more than 100 gerontological protocols. Coverage includes protocols for prevention, primary care geriatrics, geriatric syndromes, and more -- with each protocol following the same basic format. Distinctive dimensions include: normal changes of aging, psychosocial considerations, site specific considerations, financial considerations, cultural considerations, principles of geriatric pharmacology, and prevention. This helpful text should always be within easy reach of anyone who cares for elderly clients