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By
Terry Buttaro, MS, APRN, BC, ANP, GNP, CEN, CCRN, Clinical Assistant Professor, Simmons College, Boston, Massachusetts; Lahey Amesbury, Amesbury, Massachusetts;
Coastal Medical Associates, Salisbury, Massachusetts; Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center North, Chelsea, Massachusetts
Susan Aznavorian, MS, RN, CS, Hebrew Rehabilitation Center for the Aged, Roslindale, MA
Karen Dick, PhD, APRN, BC, FAANP, Assistant Professor, Coordinator, Adult and Gerontological Nurse Practitioner Programs, University of Massachusetts; Nurse Practitioner, Hebrew Senior Life, Boston, MA
Description
An ideal reference for nurse practitioners and physician assistants working in rehabilitation and subacute settings, this comprehensive
resource covers topics specific to the medical management of acutely ill adult and elderly patients with multiple co-morbid health problems.
It also features information on advanced directives, end-of-life care, and regulatory and compliance concerns that often impact treatment
decisions.
Contents
1. Admission Process
2. Regulations and Reimbursement
3. Skin Disorders
Skin Lesions
Wound care
Pruritus
Cellulitis
4. Pulmonary Disorders
Exacerbation of COPD
Pneumonia
Influenza
Pulmonary embolism
5.
Cardiovascular Disorders
Atrial Fibrillation
Stroke
Chest pain
Heart failure
Deep vein thrombophlebitis
Hypertension
6. Gastrointestinal Disorders
Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Diarrhea
7. Genitourinary Disorders
Renal
Failure
Urinary tract infection
8. Neurologic Disorders
Delirium
Dementia
9. Endocrine and
Metabolic Disorders
Hypoglycemia
Hyperglycemia
Hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
10. Fluid and Electrolyte
Disorders
Hypernatremia
Hyponatremia
Hypokatremia
Hyperkalemia
Hypocalcemia
Hypercalcemia
Hypermagnesmia
Hypomagnesmia
Intravenous Fluids: Hypovolemia and Hypervolemia
11. Hematologic Disorders
Anemia
12.
Multisystem Disorders
Fever
PMR/Temporal arteritis
13. Mental Health Disorders
Anxiety
Depression
14.
The Post-operative Patient
Post-operative Care
15. Functional Concerns
Falls
Feeding Issues
Dysphagia
Feeding Difficulty
Malnutrition
Weight loss
16. Special Considerations
Insomnia
Pain
Management
Palliative Care
| Bibliographic details |
Paperback, 368 pages, publication date: AUG-2005
ISBN-13: 978-0-323-01862-3
ISBN-10: 0-323-01862-9
Imprint: MOSBY
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Last update: 10 Sep 2009
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