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Advanced Practice Nursing in the Care of Older Adults

Laurie Kennedy-Malone, Kathleen Ryan Fletcher, Lori Martin-Plank · 3rd Edition · ISBN 9780826153326 · F.A. Davis Company

Complete chapter-by-chapter study guide aligned with Advanced Practice Nursing in the Care of Older Adults (3rd Edition). Includes summaries, learning objectives, and NCLEX-style practice questions for all 21 chapters.

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Chapter index

Chapter 1: The Healthy Older Adult
Chapter 2: Changes With Aging
Chapter 3: Health Promotion
Chapter 4: Exercise in Older Adults
Chapter 5: Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
Chapter 6: Symptoms and Syndromes
Chapter 7: Skin and Lymphatic Disorders
Chapter 8: Head, Neck, and Face Disorders
Chapter 9: Chest Disorders
Chapter 10: Peripheral Vascular Disorders
Chapter 11: Abdominal Disorders
Chapter 12: Urological and Gynecologic Disorders
Chapter 13: Musculoskeletal Disorders
Chapter 14: Central and Peripheral Nervous System Disorders
Chapter 15: Endocrine, Metabolic, and Nutritional Disorders
Chapter 16: Hematological and Immune System Disorders
Chapter 17: Psychological Disorders
Chapter 18: Complex Illness
Chapter 19: Nutritional Support in the Older Adult
Chapter 20: Chronic Illness and the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
Chapter 21: Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care

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About this study guide

This is an original study guide written to align with the topics and learning objectives covered in Advanced Practice Nursing in the Care of Older Adults (3rd Edition) by Laurie Kennedy-Malone, Kathleen Ryan Fletcher, Lori Martin-Plank. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by F.A. Davis Company or the textbook's authors. All summaries, practice questions, and explanations are independently authored.