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Caring for older adults holistically

Author(s):
Dahlkemper, Tamara R, editor
Title(s):
Caring for older adults holistically / [edited by] Tamara R. Dahlkemper.
Edition:
Eighth edition.
Country of Publication:
United States
Publisher:
Philadelphia : F.A. Davis, [2025]
Description:
pages cm
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781719647588
9781719653923
9781719653916
LCCN:
2024033750
Summary:
"Caring for Older Adults Holistically is designed to assist students with information to help them care for our aging population. Students will study Dr. Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring, Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, and other current or well-established theories that will enhance their practice. Unique to this book is information on gerotranscendence, transitions, and caring theories designed for gerontological practice. The foundation of this book is that of critical thinking. It is full of compelling questions that illustrate what it is to be a nurse. It is designed to be reader friendly in that it conveys a feeling of conversation with a group of wise nurses who care deeply about nursing and its participants. This book also conveys a deep respect for every person who provides the most valuable kind of care, that art of caring for those who have gone before us and made the world a better place because of their effort-older adults. New to this edition is Social Determinants of Health information as it pertains to chapter content. Each chapter contains Key Terms, Key Points, and Cultural Considerations. Each chapter has a presentation on what should be the priority focus of the chapter and assignments that can be done in or out of class, if the teacher chooses to use them. Chapter Concepts are identified at the beginning of every chapter, to support use of this text in programs that teach conceptually. Healthy People 2030 objectives are included, when they specifically address older adults. Each chapter also includes features to assist student learning: Evidence-Based Practice, Focused Learning Charts, Patient Education, Think Like a Nurse, and Safe and Effective Nursing Care"--
MeSH:
Aging/physiology
Geriatric Assessment/methods
Geriatric Nursing/methods*
Holistic Nursing/methods
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Holistic caring -- The aging experience -- Promoting wellness -- Supporting life transitions and spirituality -- The use of the nursing process and nursing diagnosis -- Legal, ethical, and financial considerations -- Safety -- Nutrition -- Palliative and end-of-life care -- Environments of care -- Management and leadership role of the licensed practical/vocational nurse -- Infection -- Common medical diagnoses -- Physiological assessment -- Common clinical conditions : physiological -- Psychological assessment -- Common clinical conditions : psychological -- Rehabilitation and restorative care -- Pharmacology -- Laboratory values.
NLM ID:
9918863982706676 [Book]

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