Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care: The Basics, 3e

Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care: The Basics, 3e

<i>Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care: The Basics, 3rd Edition</i> <br><br>The third edition of a best-selling nursing assistant training textbook (formerly known as <i>The Nursing Assistant's Handbook</i>) contains information on how to train aides to work in long-term care. This edition of this textbook has:<br><br> - Material organized by body system; each system contains information on structure and function, normal changes of aging, how the nursing assistant can help with normal aging changes, and common diseases and care guidelines <br>- In-depth information on Residents' Rights and special boxes throughout that teach ways to promote independence and prevent abuse and neglect <br>- New information on culture change <br>- Up-to-date, comprehensive material on infection prevention <br>- Updated nutrition information on MyPyramid, special diets, and feeding techniques <br>- Current information on legal issues, such as HIPAA and the Patient Self-Determination Act <br>- A table of procedures, common abbreviations list, and a glossary <br><br> Contents <br>1 The Nursing Assistant in Long-Term Care <br>2 Foundations of Resident Care <br>3 Understanding Your Residents <br>4 Body Systems and Related Conditions <br>5 Confusion, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease <br>6 Personal Care Skills <br>7 Basic Nursing Skills <br>8 Nutrition and Hydration <br>9 Rehabilitation and Restorative Care <br>10 Caring for Yourself <br><br>Este libro de texto esta tambien en espanol.