Care of Arthritis in the Older Adult
Author | : Sue E. Meiner, EdD, APRN, BC, GNP |
Publisher | : Springer Publishing Company |
Total Pages | : 235 |
Release | : 2002-09-26 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780826123633 |
ISBN-13 | : 0826123635 |
Rating | : 4/5 (635 Downloads) |
Download or read book Care of Arthritis in the Older Adult written by Sue E. Meiner, EdD, APRN, BC, GNP and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2002-09-26 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 a pain management, exercise, and patient teaching. Any nurse working with the elderly will find this a fundamental resource.