Instructor's Manual to Accompany Basic Geriatric Nursing

Presents the theories and concepts of ageing, the physiological and psychosocial changes and problems associated with the process, and appropriate nursing interventions.

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Basic Geriatric Nursing presents the theories and concepts of aging, the physiologic and psychological changes and problems associated with the process, and appropriate nursing interventions. Features: * Care plans which include NANDA diagnoses and expected outcomes * Nursing interventions are grouped according to health care setting (ie: hospitals, extended care facilities, home-based care) New to this edition: * Material throughout will be revised to reflect changes in practice and new government regulations and policies. * Coverage of a number of topics will be expanded, including pressure ulcers, interdisciplinary/collaborative care and rehabilitative care. * Care Plans will add the Evaluation step of the nursing process * Updated 1997 classifications are included for diabetes mellitus * New chapter - Meeting Safety Needs of the Elderly * New - Worksheets for each chapter (with answers provided) will be in a perforated section at the end of the book for student use