In a concise and accessible format, this up-to-date reference discusses the specific nursing implications related to the common physical and psychologic changes of ageing. The book discusses each medical condition in a standard format - including basic diagnoses, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, and common diagnostic procedures. The book also provides thorough coverage of medical management, highlighting pharmacology, prognosis and where appropriate, discharge planning and teaching.

Clinical Manual of Gerontological Nursing

Medical Books

Hogstel, Mildred O.

Nursing

Mosby, Inc.

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Health Assessment Through the Life Span, 4th Edition, for PDA, based on Hogstel's Health Assessment Through the Life Span, powered by Skyscape (CD-ROM version)

Curry, Linda Cox

F.A. Davis Company

Step-by-step instructions along with clinical alerts for assessing and documenting care...organized by body systems in 'quick-reference' format.

Practical Guide to Health Assessment Through the Lifespan

Keen-Payne, Rhonda

F.A. Davis Co.

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