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…
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…
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 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 23 Cheryl M. Bradas, Satinderpal K. Sandhu, and Lorraine C. Mion EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES On completion of this chapter,…
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…
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…
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…
Issues Regarding Sexuality 12 Elaine E. Steinke EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES On completion of this chapter, the reader should be able to: 1. Describe an older adult’s interest in sexuality 2. Identify barriers…
