Waubonsee Community College

Geriatric syndromes, editors, Jennifer Kim, Sally Miller ; consulting editor, Stephen D. Krau

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Geriatric syndromes

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editors, Jennifer Kim, Sally Miller ; consulting editor, Stephen D. Krau

Nursing clinics of North America,, v.52, no.3, 0029-6465

In their various clinical roles nurses have the opportunity of identify geriatric syndromes through screening and assessments. Their roles bring them into contact with various disciplines, family members, and community resources. This edition is written to supply vital information to nurses who accept the challenges of providing care for an aging population., --adapted from preface

Preface: Geriatric syndromes: meeting a growing challenge / Jennifer Kim and Sally Miller -- Understanding frailty: a nurse's guide / Cathy A. Maxwell and Jinjiao Wang -- Cognitive issues: decline, delirium, depression, dementia / Melodee Harris -- Pain assessment in older adults / Ann L. Horgas -- Impaired sleep: a multifaceted geriatric syndrome / Grace E. Dean, Carleara Weiss, Jonna L. Morris, and Eileen R. Chasens -- Impairments in skin integrity / Rose W. Murphree -- Gastrointestinal disturbances in the elderly / Natalie R. Baker and Kala K. Blakey -- Nutritional problems affecting older adults / Neva L. Crogan -- Geriatric urinary incontinence / Jessica A.R. Searcy -- Polypharmacy and medication management in older adults / Jennifer Kim and Abby Luck Parish -- Impaired mobility and functional decline in older adults: evidence to facilitate a practice change / Deanna Gray-Miceli -- Clinical and community strategies to prevent falls and fall-related injuries among community-dwelling older adults / Ruth E. Taylor-Piliae, Rachel Peterson, and Martha Jane Mohler