{"product_id":"adult-and-the-elderly-paperback-9780521687935","title":"Adult and the Elderly (Paperback) 9780521687935","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eAdult and the Elderly\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAddressing the needs of the undergraduate nurse, this book presents a series of classic case studies in nursing, in the adult and elderly population.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003ePenny Simpson (Edited by), Tinu Okubadejo (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521687935, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 1 March 2001\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e356 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.5 x 15.6 x 1.8 cm, 0.505 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e Contributors\u003cbr\u003e Case 1. Abdominoperineal resection Vivienne Mathews\u003cbr\u003e Case 2. Abuse: non-accidental injury Vivienne Mathews\u003cbr\u003e Case 3. Acute dehydration Bernard Mark Garrett\u003cbr\u003e Case 4. Alcohol abuse Vivienne Mathews\u003cbr\u003e Case 5. Alzheimer's disease: validation therapy: reality orientation: communication Chris Buswell\u003cbr\u003e Case 6. Assessment of elimination status Penelope Simpson\u003cbr\u003e Case 7. Asthma: triggers and treatment Chris Pearce\u003cbr\u003e Case 8. Newly diagnosed breast cancer Carmel Sheppard\u003cbr\u003e Case 9. Cardiac arrest: ventricular fibrillation: relatives in the resuscitation room Debra Elliott\u003cbr\u003e Case 10. Communal living: hearing loss: care of a hearing aid Vivienne Mathews\u003cbr\u003e Case 11. Community discharge: health promotion Penelope Simpson\u003cbr\u003e Case 12. Congestive cardiac failure Bernard Mark Garrett\u003cbr\u003e Case 13. Dementia: advocacy Chris Buswell\u003cbr\u003e Case 14. Dementia: person centered care: loneliness Chris Buswell\u003cbr\u003e Case 15. Dementia: sleep Chris Buswell\u003cbr\u003e Case 16. Diabetes Vivienne Mathews\u003cbr\u003e Case 17. Domestic violence Vivienne Mathews\u003cbr\u003e Case 18. Ethics: compliance Vivienne Mathews\u003cbr\u003e Case 19. Facial disfigurement Barbara Marjoram\u003cbr\u003e Case 20. Faecal incontinence Barbara Marjoram\u003cbr\u003e Case 21. Glaucoma Vivienne Mathews\u003cbr\u003e Case 22. Hearing loss: communication Barbara Marjoram\u003cbr\u003e Case 23. Homosexuality: ageing process Chris Buswell\u003cbr\u003e Case 24. Hypothyroidism Bernard Mark Garrett\u003cbr\u003e Case 25. Incontinence Vivienne Mathews\u003cbr\u003e Case 26. Infestation and pet resistance in a rest home for the elderly people Tinuade Okubadejo\u003cbr\u003e Case 27. Laryngectomy: communication, multidisciplinary team, body image Barbara Marjoram\u003cbr\u003e Case 28. Leg ulcers: larval therapy Vivienne Mathews\u003cbr\u003e Case 29. Losing your home Vivienne Mathews.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Anaesthetics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Anaesthetics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Anaesthetics%20%5BMMB%5D%22\"\u003eMMB\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46297223856408,"sku":"9780521687935","price":37.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/adult-and-the-elderly-paperback-9780521687935","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}