Basic Geriatric Nursing - E-Book

Basic Geriatric Nursing - E-Book, 8th Edition, written by Patricia A. Williams and published by Mosby, introduces nursing students and LPN/LVNs to concepts of aging and geriatric nursing care. This textbook establishes a practical framework for examining the primary physiologic and psychosocial changes experienced by older adults throughout the aging process.

Broad thematic coverage encompasses health assessment procedures, health promotion practices, patient safety guidelines, and therapeutic communication techniques. Additional subject areas guide learners through standardized nursing diagnoses, individualized care plan development, medication administration, cultural considerations, and compassionate end-of-life care routines tailored to older patients.

To assist learners in organizing practical clinical workflows, nursing interventions throughout the text are explicitly categorized by care environment, including acute care, extended care, and home care settings. This setting-based organization directly supports LPN and LVN students as they prepare for their clinical practice rotations across diverse healthcare environments.