Preface

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1

The Nursing Assistant in Long-Term Care

1

2

Foundations of Resident Care

11

3

Understanding Your Residents

21

4

Body Systems and Related Conditions

31

5

Confusion, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease

45

6

Personal Care Skills

51

7

Basic Nursing Skills

59

8

Nutrition and Hydration

67

9

Rehabilitation and Restorative Care

75

10

Caring for Yourself

81

Procedure Checklists

85

Practice Exam

127