Geriatric Long Term Procedures 2e

Focuses on provision of safe and competent care in long-term, alliterative, or assistive care facilities. Sixteen general systems with 131 related procedures and treatments are included. Features information on definition, assessment, nursing diagnoses, interventions, and problem-solving actions for each skill. Procedures and treatments are divided into sections identified with the nursing process to facilitate the problem-solving method. Psychosocial considerations are covered as well as performance of physical tasks within each skill. The author was a registered nurse. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)