Advanced practice nursing in the care of older adults / Laurie Kennedy-Malone, Evelyn Groenke Duffy.
- 作者： Kennedy-Malone, Laurie, 1957-
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- 出版： Philadelphia, PA : F.A. Davis Company c2023.
- 主題： Geriatric nursing. , Palliative treatment. , Geriatric Nursing--methods. , Advanced Practice Nursing. , Palliative Care. , Geriatric Assessment.
- 版本：3rd ed.
- ISBN： 978-1-7196-4525-6 (pbk.) :: USD104.95 、 1-7196-4525-6 (pbk.)
- 書目註：Includes bibliographical references and index.
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- 系統號： 005288392 | 機讀編目格式
館藏資訊
Meet the diverse health care needs of older adults! 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. With information on healthy aging, comprehensive geriatric assessment, and common symptoms and illnesses that present in older adults, this text serves as a guide for students preparing for boards, as well as a reliable source of information for practicing nurses. Five Stars "To the point resources on geriatric conditions/syndromes. Very easy to read/access the content you need...bulleted and formatted for quick reference. Helpful sections on evidence-based guidelines."--Ben, Online Reviewer Should be titled "GET THIS BOOK NOW!""GREAT book for my new job...I've been an NP to college students and in urgent care, but this is the first time I've been a nurse practitioner for a geriatric house call practice and this book is perfect. I am really enjoying the format, the timely and research backed treatment protocols and the compassionate, well written style for advising anyone in the business of taking care of old folks! This is a must-read for all medical people but is especially suited to a Geriatric NP or Family Practice NP who see elderly patients regularly."--Online Reviewer Expanded, Revised & Updated! Thoroughly updated to reflect the art and the science of care of the older adult as well as the newest evidence and changes in health care Expanded! Coverage of approximately 20 new disorders New Chapter!Settings of Care New Chapter Online! Infectious Diseases with coverage of COVID-19, HIV/AIDS, and more New! Coverage of LGBTQ+ and transgender issues in Chapter 2 Body systems chapters covering common disorders in the older adult Coverage of psychosocial issues that can affect the health and wellness of the older adult, family, and society. Polypharmacy information to guide you through the complexity of prescribing for older adults taking multiple medications "Signal Symptoms" feature to help you quickly target potential differential diagnoses Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy (SORT), a patient-centered approach to grading evidence in medical literature which provides a direct reference to evidence-based practice recommendations for clinicians to consider in the care of older adults In-text case studies to provide further practice and review
摘要註
"Advanced Practice Nursing in the Care of Older Adults will serve as a guide for advanced practice nurses who are privileged to provide care to older adults. Designed as a text for students, as well as a reliable source of evidence-based practice for advanced practice nurses, this book contains information on healthy aging, comprehensive geriatric assessment, and common symptoms and illnesses that present in older adults. Given the complexity of prescribing for older adults taking multiple medications, a chapter on polypharmacy is included. The book concludes with a chapter on care delivery for patients with chronic illnesses who face end-of-life care"--
內容註
Changes with Aging -- Health Promotion -- Exercise in Older Adults -- Nutritional Support in the Older Adult -- Settings of Care -- Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment -- Symptoms and Syndromes -- Dermatologic Disorders -- Head, Neck, and Face Disorders -- Cardiovascular Disorders -- Respiratory Disorders -- Peripheral Vascular Disorders -- Gastrointestinal Disorders -- Urologic and Renal Disorders -- Gynecologic Disorders -- Musculoskeletal Disorders -- Central and Peripheral Nervous System Disorders -- Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders -- Hematologic Disorders -- Psychosocial Disorders -- Polypharmacy -- Chronic Illness and the APRN -- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care.