Acute Care Models
Acute Care Models 35 Elizabeth Capezuti, Ana Julia Parks, Marie Boltz, Michael L. Malone, and Robert M. Palmer EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES On completion of this chapter, the reader should be…
Mealtime Difficulties in Dementia
Mealtime Difficulties in Dementia 25 Melissa Batchelor-Murphy and Sarah Crowgey EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES On completion of this chapter, the reader should be able to: 1. Assess the person with dementia for…
Assessment of Physical Function
Assessment of Physical Function 7 Denise M. Kresevic EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES On completion of this chapter, the reader should be able to: 1. Describe common components of standardized functional assessment instruments…
Cancer Assessment and Intervention Strategies
Cancer Assessment and Intervention Strategies 31 Janine Overcash EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES On completion of this chapter, the reader should be able to: 1. Recognize the incidence and prevalence of U.S. statistics…
Comprehensive Assessment and Management of the Critically Ill
Comprehensive Assessment and Management of the Critically Ill 29 Michele C. Balas, Colleen M. Casey, Lauren Crozier, and Mary Beth Happ EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES On completion of this chapter, the…
Pain Management
Pain Management 18 Ann L. Horgas, Mindy S. Grall, and Saunjoo L. Yoon EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES On completion of this chapter, the reader should be able to: 1. Discuss the importance…
Physical Restraints and Side Rails in Acute and Critical Care Settings
Physical Restraints and Side Rails in Acute and Critical Care Settings 23 Cheryl M. Bradas, Satinderpal K. Sandhu, and Lorraine C. Mion EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES On completion of this chapter,…
Mistreatment Detection
Mistreatment Detection 13 Billy A. Caceres and Terry Fulmer EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES On completion of this chapter, the reader should be able to: 1. Educate nurses and other health care professionals…
Age-Related Changes in Health
Age-Related Changes in Health 3 Constance M. Smith and Valerie T. Cotter EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES On completion of this chapter, the reader should be able to: 1. Describe the structural and…
Dementia: A Neurocognitive Disorder
Dementia: A Neurocognitive Disorder 16 Kathleen Fletcher EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES On completion of this chapter, the reader should be able to: 1. Describe the spectrum of dementia syndromes 2. Recognize the clinical…
