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Caring for older adults holistically / [edited by] Mary Ann Anderson. - 4th ed. - Philadelphia : F.A. Davis, c2007. - xiv, 382 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 26 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 353-354) and index.

Holistic caring -- The aging experience -- The use of the nursing process and nursing diagnosis in the care of older adults / Kathleen R. Culliton -- Legal and ethical considerations regarding the elderly person / Mary Ann Anderson, Alicebelle Rubotzky -- Promoting wellness -- Nutrition for older adults / Judith Pratt -- Culturally specific care / Jeff Harris, Mary Ann Anderson -- Activity, rest, and sleep as criteria for health -- End-of-life issues in the older adult / Emily Ravsten -- Environments of care / Kathleen R. Culliton -- The management role of the licensed practical/vocational nurse / Mary Ann Anderson, Tamara Chase -- Common infectious diseases / Judith Pratt, Vickie Anderson, Kyle Cannon -- Common medical diagnoses / Mary Ann Anderson -- Physiological assessment / Kathleen R. Culliton -- Common clinical problems: physiological -- Psychological assessment -- Common clinical problems: psychological -- Rehabilitation and restorative care / Kathleen R. Culliton -- Pharmacology and its significance for older adults -- Laboratory values and the older adult.

ISBN: 9780803616790 (pbk.) 0803616791 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2006033107

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 101289105 DNLM

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Geriatric nursing.
Holistic nursing.
Geriatric Nursing.
Aging--physiology.
Ethics, Nursing.
Health Services for the Aged.
Holistic Nursing.
Nursing Diagnosis--methods.

LC Class. No.: RC954 / .A53 2007

Dewey Class. No.: 618.97/0231

National Library of Medicine Call No.: 2007 C-192 WY 152 AND 2007 / C27708 2007