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Basic Geriatric Nursing

Name: Basic Geriatric Nursing
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Book Synopsis: Prepare for a successful career in caring for geriatric populations! Williams' Basic Geriatric Nursing, 7th edition is an easy-to-read text which presents the theories and concepts of aging along with appropriate nursing interventions. This comprehensive book helps you understand the unique physiologic and psychosocial changes that affect the elderly adult. Threaded throughout this new edition are practical QSEN boxes and Nurse Alert features, which highlight safety, cultural considerations, health promotion, coordinated care, and home care specific to elderly patients. In addition, an online Study Guide, NCLEX®-PN review questions, and real-world clinical situation boxes help you to study for exams and apply concepts to practice.

Coordinated Care boxes address such topics as restraints, elder abuse, and end-of-life care as related to responsibilities of nursing assistants and other health care workers who are supervised by LPN/LVNs.

Clinical Situation boxes present patient scenarios with lessons for appropriate nursing care and patient sensitivity.

UNIQUE! A FREE Study Guide, presented in a comprehensive PDF format on Evolve, reinforces your understanding.

10th grade reading level makes learning easier for you.

Nursing Care Plans include Critical Thinking boxes to help you to assimilate and synthesize information.

Nursing Process sections provide a framework for the discussion of the nursing care of the elderly patient as related to specific disorders.

Cultural Considerations throughout text cover biocultural variations as well as health promotion for specific ethnic groups so you can provide culturally competent care.

Health Promotion and Patient Teaching boxes highlight health promotion, disease prevention, and age-specific interventions.

Home Health Considerations boxes provide information on home health care for the older adult.

NEW! QSEN boxes provide you with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to continuously improve the quality and safety of care of the older adult.

NEW! Nurse Alert feature emphasizes important safety and health promotion content specific to the elderly patient.

NEW! Updated and expanded art program makes learning the material easier through clear and timely photographs and illustrations.

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Looking to start a successful career in geriatric nursing? Look no further than Williams' Basic Geriatric Nursing, 7th edition. With its easy-to-read format and comprehensive coverage of theories and concepts of aging, this book is a must-have for any nursing student or professional. Gain a deep understanding of the unique physiological and psychosocial changes that affect the elderly adult. Our QSEN boxes and Nurse Alert features keep safety, cultural considerations, health promotion, coordinated care, and home care specific to elderly patients at the forefront of your mind.

But that's not all—access our online Study Guide, review questions, and real-world clinical situation boxes to enhance your exam preparation and practical application of concepts. Coordinated Care boxes tackle crucial subjects like restraints, elder abuse, and end-of-life care, providing you with the skills you need to excel as a nursing assistant or health care worker. The inclusion of nursing care plans with Critical Thinking boxes and Nursing Process sections further equip you for the challenges of caring for elderly patients with specific disorders.

Your journey towards becoming a culturally competent care provider is also supported with our Cultural Considerations sections, which cover biocultural variations and health promotion for specific ethnic groups. Additional Home Health Considerations boxes provide the information you need for effective home health care for older adults. With our NEW QSEN boxes and Nurse Alert feature, you'll acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to continuously improve the quality and safety of care for the elderly.

Don't miss out on the updated and expanded art program, including clear and timely photographs and illustrations, making your learning experience even more engaging. Get ahead in your geriatric nursing career with Williams' Basic Geriatric Nursing, 7th edition. Grab your FREE Study Guide on Evolve today and take the first step towards success by clicking here.

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