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BL
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1015657
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b770027
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| Main Entry
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Kazer, Meredith Wallace.
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| Title & Author
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Essentials of gerontological nursing /\ Meredith Wallace.
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| Publication Statement
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New York City :: Springer,, 2007.
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1 online resource (xv, 332 pages)
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| ISBN
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0826120539
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: 1281056391
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: 6611056394
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: 9780826120533
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: 9781281056399
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: 9786611056391
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0826120520
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9780826120526
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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The graying of America -- The health care delivery system -- Normal changes of aging -- Assessing older adults -- Health promotion -- Pathological disease processes in older adults -- Medication usage -- Cognitive and psychological issues in aging -- Ethical issues of aging and independence -- Quality of life issues among older adults -- Environments of care -- End-of-life care -- Future trends and needs.
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| Abstract
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Addresses basic competencies by focusing on clinical practice and presenting research-based ""best practices"" for effective care of older adults in various settings. Designed to fit into a one-semester course, this work provides essential clinical information needed to care for older adults.
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Geriatric nursing.
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Nursing.
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Geriatric nursing.
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MEDICAL-- Geriatrics.
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MEDICAL-- Nursing-- Gerontology.
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Nursing.
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Geriatric Nursing.
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| Dewey Classification
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618.97/0231
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| LC Classification
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RC954.W25 2007eb
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| NLM classification
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WY 152W192e 2007
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