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Advanced practice nursing in the care of older adults / Laurie Kennedy-Malone, Lori Martin-Plank, Evelyn Groenke Duffy.

By: Kennedy-Malone, Laurie, 1957- [author.].
Contributor(s): Plank, Lori Martin [author.] | Duffy, Evelyn Groenke [author.].
Material type: TextTextPublisher: Philadelphia : F.A. Davis Company, [2019]Edition: 2nd edition.General Notes: Available on the Davenport University Library database page in the " e-books EBSCO e-book Collection.".Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.Description: 1 online resource.Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9780803694798.Subject(s): Geriatric nursing | Palliative treatmentGenre/Form: Electronic books. DDC classification: 618.97/0231 Online resources: Access full text materials at no charge.
Contents:
Changes with aging -- Health promotion -- Exercise in older adults -- Comprehensive geriatric assessment -- Symptoms and syndromes -- Skin and lymphatic disorders -- Head, neck, and face disorders -- Chest disorders -- Peripheral vascular disorders -- Abdominal disorders -- Urological and gynecological disorders -- Musculoskeletal disorders -- Central and peripheral nervous system disorders -- Endocrine, metabolic, and nutritional disorders -- Hematological and immune system disorders -- Psychosocial disorders -- Polypharmacy -- Chronic illness and the advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) -- Palliative care and end-of-life care.
Summary: 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. You ll be prepared for boards and for practice. -- From product description.
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Available on the Davenport University Library database page in the " e-books EBSCO e-book Collection."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Changes with aging -- Health promotion -- Exercise in older adults -- Comprehensive geriatric assessment -- Symptoms and syndromes -- Skin and lymphatic disorders -- Head, neck, and face disorders -- Chest disorders -- Peripheral vascular disorders -- Abdominal disorders -- Urological and gynecological disorders -- Musculoskeletal disorders -- Central and peripheral nervous system disorders -- Endocrine, metabolic, and nutritional disorders -- Hematological and immune system disorders -- Psychosocial disorders -- Polypharmacy -- Chronic illness and the advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) -- Palliative care and end-of-life care.

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. You ll be prepared for boards and for practice. -- From product description.

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