Buch, Englisch, 220 Seiten, Hardback, Format (B × H): 161 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 523 g
Buch, Englisch, 220 Seiten, Hardback, Format (B × H): 161 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 523 g
Reihe: Springer Series on Geriatric Nursing
ISBN: 978-0-8261-2362-6
Verlag: Springer Publishing Company
This concise guide provides nurses with the tools to help older adults with arthritis achieve the highest possible quality of life. Practical tips on nursing management, self-care and the importance of exercise are a focus throughout. Part one presents specific arthritic conditions in a uniform format: epidemiology, clinical features and management, diagnosis, pharmacotherapy, and nursing management and interventions. Part two presents general strategies for managing arthritis, including comprehensive chapters on pain management, exercise and patient teaching.