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100			_aMauk, Kristen L.
245		0	_aGerontological nursing : competencies for care
250			_a2nd ed.
260			_aBoston : _bJones and Bartlett Publishers _c2009
300			_ap. ; cm.
505			_aIntroduction to gerontological nursing -- The aging population -- Theories of aging -- Aging changes that affect communication -- Therapeutic communication with older adults -- A review of normal aging changes -- Comprehensive assessment of the older adult -- Medications and lab values -- Teaching older adults and their families -- Promoting independence in later life -- Promoting healthy aging -- Identifying and preventing common risk factors --Management of common illnesses, diseases or health conditions -- Management of common problems -- Managing dementia -- Using assistive technology to promote quality of life for older adults -- Ethical/legal principles and issues -- Appreciating diversity and enhancing intimacy -- Global models of health care -- The interdisciplinary team -- Alternative health modalities -- Promoting quality of life -- The gerontological nurse as manager and leader in the profession -- End of life care -- Trends that impact gerontological nursing.
520			_aCIP record. Publication date: 02 09
520			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
650			_aNursing
690			_aGeriatric Nursing _96288
690			_aAging-physiology
690			_aAging-psychology
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