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1 online resource (xix, 228 pages) |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Political, ethical, and legal issues of older adults -- Loss and end-of-life issues -- Mistreatment of older adults -- Depression, addiction, and suicide -- Individual and family dynamics -- Sexuality -- The aging sensory system -- Integumentary disorders and infectious disease of the elderly -- The aging musculoskeletal system -- The aging neurological system -- The aging cardiovascular system -- The aging pulmonary system -- The aging endocrine system -- The aging genitourinary system -- Nutrition and the aging gastrointestinal system -- Cancer in the older adult -- Cognitive impairment in the older adult -- Cultural diversity -- Pain management in the older adult -- Sleep disturbances in the older adult. |
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Print version record. |
| Summary |
"The case narrative approach of this book promotes active learning that is more meaningful to students (and practicing nurses) and more likely to increase the transfer of evidence into practice. An excellent resource for faculty (staff educators) to facilitate critical learning skills." Liz Capezuti, PhD, RN, FAAN. Dr. John W. Rowe Professor in Successful Aging. Co-Director, Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing. New York University College of Nursing. This is a terrific text that provides nurses and other health care providers [with] good basic information |
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English. |
| Subject |
Geriatric nursing -- Case studies.
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Older people.
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Aging.
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Geriatric Nursing |
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Aged |
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Aging |
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Aged, 80 and over |
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Personnes âgées.
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Vieillissement.
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elderly.
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MEDICAL -- Geriatrics.
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MEDICAL -- Nursing -- Gerontology.
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Older people
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Aging
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Geriatric nursing
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Case Reports |
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Case studies
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Case studies.
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Études de cas.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Bowles, Donna. Gerontology nursing case studies. New York : Springer Pub. Co., ©2011 9780826108333 (DLC) 2010050432 (OCoLC)663951677 |
| ISBN |
9780826108340 (electronic bk.) |
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0826108342 (electronic bk.) |
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1283137135 |
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9781283137133 |
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9780826108333 |
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0826108334 |
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ebr10480847 |
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AU@ 000048636581 |
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AU@ 000048838467 |
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AU@ 000051367061 |
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DEBBG BV043061095 |
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DEBBG BV044155640 |
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DEBSZ 421587911 |
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AU@ 000073078179 |
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