Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests
Chapter 21 Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests Jennifer J. Donwerth, MSN, RN, ANP-BC, GNP-BC Learning Objectives On completion of this chapter, the reader will be able to: 1. Identify key laboratory values…
Loss and End-of-Life Issues
Chapter 20 Loss and End-of-Life Issues Patricia M. Burbank, DNSc, RN and Jean R. Miller, PhD, RN Learning Objectives On completion of this chapter, the reader will be able to:…
Substance Abuse
Chapter 18 Substance Abuse Mary J. Reed, PhD, APN, PMHCNS-BC Learning Objectives On completion of this chapter, the reader will be able to: 1. Identify key physiologic, psychologic, and sociologic changes…
Sleep and Activity
Chapter 11 Sleep and Activity Sue E. Meiner, EdD, APRN, BC, GNP Learning Objectives On completion of this chapter, the reader will be able to: 1. Identify three age-related changes in…
Socioeconomic and Environmental Influences
Chapter 7 Socioeconomic and Environmental Influences Sue E. Meiner, EdD, APRN, BC, GNP Learning Objectives On completion of this chapter, the reader will be able to: 1. Identify the major socioeconomic…
Cultural Influences
Chapter 5 Cultural Influences Kathleen F. Jett, BSN, MSN, PhD, GNP-BC Learning Objectives On completion of this chapter, the reader will be able to: 1. Discuss the major demographic trends in…
Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation
Chapter 17 Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation Pamala D. Larsen, PhD, CRRN, FNGNA Learning Objectives On completion of this chapter, the reader will be able to: 1. Define chronic illness and its…
Health Care Delivery Settings and Older Adults
Chapter 9 Health Care Delivery Settings and Older Adults Marie H. Thomas, PhD, RN Learning Objectives On completion of this chapter, the reader will be able to: 1. Describe acute care…
