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Pearson India Gerontological Nursing 4Th by Patricia A Tabloski
Gerontological Nursing is a comprehensive, research-based guide to the nursing care of older adults. It addresses normal and pathophysiological changes of aging, as well as psychosocial, cultural and public health influences. With a focus on “adding life to years,” not just extending life, the text explores evidence and best practices that promote safe and effective assessment, diagnosis and outcomes.The 4th Edition provides new evidence and standards affecting the care of aging populations. New practice opportunities help students respond to complex patient-care scenarios and prepare for success on the NCLEX-RN® exam.Features –Normal changes and common diseases (acute and chronic) of aging are covered in clinical chapters, as a basis for nursing assessment and care.Complementary and alternative therapies, and how they interact with more traditional therapies, are another point of focus.Best Practices feature presents an assessment instrument, protocol or nursing intervention identified as the best course of care for an older patient with a given health problem.Ethical Dilemma critical-thinking questions now follow case studies to help students apply clinical reasoning to the scenarios they may encounter in the care of older patients.American Geriatrics Society Beers Criteria for potentially inappropriate medication use in older adults, plus related guidelines, are covered in a new appendix.Excellent Pedagogy –Nursing care plansCase studiesEvidence-based practice guidelinesPatient-family teaching guidelines