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The Physiological Effects of Ageing

By Ella Mclafferty

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The Physiological Effects of Ageing

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The Physiological Effects of Ageing is a comprehensive resource for student nurses, qualified nurses and allied professionals working with older people in a variety of contexts, enabling them to apply their knowledge of the ageing process and in doing so enhance care delivery. This book emphasizes the normal ageing changes before considering possible effects of ageing on body systems. Although problems associated with ageing are identified, nursing assessment and interventions are considered which can help reduce the impact these changes have on a person's functional ability. This is a highly accessible text which encourages holistic patient-centred care. Special Features - Explores current theories of ageing - Makes use of reflection points and points of practice - Looks at key topics of maintaining a safe environment and communication - Discusses error theory, free radical theory and the immune theory
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
232
Release Date:
2010-12-17
Publication Date:
2011-01-18
Publisher:
Wiley
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1405180730
ISBN13:
9781405180733
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
417 g
Height:
173 cm
Width:
241 cm
Thickness:
13 cm
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