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Gerontologic Nursing - E-Book

Prepare to compassionately care for the aging population with Gerontologic Nursing, 7th Edition, uniquely known for its comprehensive coverage of the most common medical-surgical problems associated with older adults. Organized by body system for easy retrieval of information, it delves into health promotion and both basic and complex gerontologic concepts and issues. A disorder-focused approach addresses nursing management and care coordination across health care delivery settings. This text emphasizes topics such as nutrition, chronic illness, emergency treatment, patient teaching, home care, and end-of-life care — and provides you with a solid foundation to meet the future challenges of providing nursing care for the vast and growing older adult population. - NEW! Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN)-style cases and questions are included in select clinical chapters - NEW! Aging theory and nursing theory content promotes understanding of the relationship between theory and practice - NEW! Cultural content integrated throughout the text facilitates culturally congruent care practices - UPDATED! Completely revised chapters ensure content is relevant and practice-related for the gerontologic nurse - Body system chapters include an overview of age-related changes in structure and function - Current standards and guidelines are reflected throughout to ensure you are learning the most up-to-date information - Essential nursing care guidelines are presented in each clinical chapter - Psychologic and sociocultural issues and aspects of older adult care are integrated throughout the text - Clinical judgment questions at the end of chapters challenge you to apply your knowledge and clinical judgment skills - Helpful boxes throughout the text highlight key information, including: - Nursing Care Plan - Patient/Family Teaching - Health Promotion/Illness Prevention - Nutritional Considerations - Evidence-Based Practice - Emergency Treatment - Home Care - Key points and summary sections at the end of chapters reinforce the most important concepts and information - One Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN)-style case/question added to each clinical chapter - Adding content on culturally congruent care to Socioeconomic and Environmental Influences chapter - Expanded content on Pressure Injuries Expanded content on Infection & Inflammation

High Angle Rope Rescue Techniques Levels I and II

Your Definitive High Angle Rope Rescue Guide! The fourth edition of High-Angle Rope Rescue Techniques: Levels I & II provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of high-angle rescue, including planning, PPE and equipment, medical considerations, evacuations, and special rescue operations. Based on the 2013 edition of NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, High-Angle Rope Rescue Techniques: Levels I & II provides a broad overview of all rescue techniques to meets the needs of fire service, search and rescue, and many other rope rescue professionals. The fourth edition has been updated to include: Coverage of new protective equipment, terminology, rescue products, and techniques. All new Skill Drills that provide step-by-step instruction on how to execute important skills and procedures. Separation of High-Angle Rope Rescue I and II Level content throughout the textbook and instructor resources.

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