The concept of independence in old age
13 The concept of independence in old age Wendy L. Walker CHAPTER AIMS • To explore the concept of independence • To consider the impact of ageing on levels of independence • To…
Valuing diversity in later life
4 Valuing diversity in later life Julie McGarry CHAPTER AIMS • To enable students to reflect on key concepts surrounding diversity and older age, including sexuality, spirituality and cultural needs • To…
Core philosophies of care for older people
7 Core philosophies of care for older people Julie McGarry CHAPTER AIMS • To enable students to critically appraise the concept of person-centred care for older people from a range of…
Caring for a patient following a stroke (cerebrovascular accident or CVA)
15 Caring for a patient following a stroke (cerebrovascular accident or CVA) Julie McGarry, Phillip Clisset, Wendy L. Walker, Davina Porock LEARNING FOCUS • Care delivery associated with stroke care during…
Hematologic Emergencies
Hematologic Emergencies Jeanene “Gigi” Robison Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation DEFINITION • A disorder in which there is a progressive and abnormal overstimulation of the normal coagulation system • This results in…
Metabolic Emergencies
Metabolic Emergencies Adrenal Failure Jean Rosiak DEFINITION • Condition in which the adrenal gland is unable to produce adequate amounts of cortical hormones in response to physiological demands ˚ Glucocorticoids…
Principles of Symptom Management
Principles of Symptom Management Alopecia Wendy Vogel DEFINITION • The absence or loss of hair • Can result from genetic factors, aging, local or systemic disease or can be therapy…
The Leukemias
The Leukemias Jennifer K. Simpson Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia DEFINITION Leukemias are malignant neoplasms characterized by abnormal proliferation and development of leukocytes and their precursors, which infiltrate the bone marrow, peripheral…
The Lymphomas
The Lymphomas Jennifer K. Simpson Hodgkin Lymphoma DEFINITION Lymphomas are cancers of the B or T lymphocytes or natural killer cells that originate in the lymphatic system. The lymphomas are…
