Adult and the Elderly

Addressing the needs of the undergraduate nurse, this book presents a series of classic case studies in nursing, in the adult and elderly population.

Penny Simpson (Edited by), Tinu Okubadejo (Edited by)

9780521687935, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 1 March 2001

356 pages
23.5 x 15.6 x 1.8 cm, 0.505 kg

This book addresses the needs of the undergraduate nurse by presenting a series of classic case studies in nursing, in the adult and elderly population. Each case follows a standardised layout for ease of reference and includes photographs or clear line diagrams where appropriate, to illustrate key points. Each case is also accompanied by timed, structured questions with comprehensive referenced model answers to enhance the book's utility as a self-assessment tool.

Introduction
Contributors
Case 1. Abdominoperineal resection Vivienne Mathews
Case 2. Abuse: non-accidental injury Vivienne Mathews
Case 3. Acute dehydration Bernard Mark Garrett
Case 4. Alcohol abuse Vivienne Mathews
Case 5. Alzheimer's disease: validation therapy: reality orientation: communication Chris Buswell
Case 6. Assessment of elimination status Penelope Simpson
Case 7. Asthma: triggers and treatment Chris Pearce
Case 8. Newly diagnosed breast cancer Carmel Sheppard
Case 9. Cardiac arrest: ventricular fibrillation: relatives in the resuscitation room Debra Elliott
Case 10. Communal living: hearing loss: care of a hearing aid Vivienne Mathews
Case 11. Community discharge: health promotion Penelope Simpson
Case 12. Congestive cardiac failure Bernard Mark Garrett
Case 13. Dementia: advocacy Chris Buswell
Case 14. Dementia: person centered care: loneliness Chris Buswell
Case 15. Dementia: sleep Chris Buswell
Case 16. Diabetes Vivienne Mathews
Case 17. Domestic violence Vivienne Mathews
Case 18. Ethics: compliance Vivienne Mathews
Case 19. Facial disfigurement Barbara Marjoram
Case 20. Faecal incontinence Barbara Marjoram
Case 21. Glaucoma Vivienne Mathews
Case 22. Hearing loss: communication Barbara Marjoram
Case 23. Homosexuality: ageing process Chris Buswell
Case 24. Hypothyroidism Bernard Mark Garrett
Case 25. Incontinence Vivienne Mathews
Case 26. Infestation and pet resistance in a rest home for the elderly people Tinuade Okubadejo
Case 27. Laryngectomy: communication, multidisciplinary team, body image Barbara Marjoram
Case 28. Leg ulcers: larval therapy Vivienne Mathews
Case 29. Losing your home Vivienne Mathews.

Subject Areas: Anaesthetics [MMB]