Synopsis:
Our most comprehensive nursing assistant training textbook includes information on long-term care, as well as multiple chapters on home health care, and some material on subacute and acute care. This textbook contains: In-depth information on resident and client rights and special boxes throughout that teach ways to promote independence and prevent abuse and neglect New information on culture change Up-to-date, comprehensive material on infection prevention Material on anatomy and physiology with an emphasis on normal changes of aging and observing and reporting Updated nutrition information on MyPyramid, special diets, and feeding techniques Current information on legal issues, such as HIPAA and the Patient Self-Determination Act 7 chapters on home health care, including information on medications, safety, infection prevention, mothers & newborns, and meal planning and preparation 1 chapter containing subacute and acute care information, including pre- and post-operative care, as well as mechanical ventilation, chest tubes, and artificial airways Chapter-ending material which develops critical thinking, as well as tests the chapter A table of procedures, common abbreviations list, a special appendix with a math review, and a glossary
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