Nursing Assisting: A Foundation in Caregiving, 4e

Nursing Assisting: A Foundation in Caregiving, 4e

<b>Nursing Assisting: A Foundation in Caregiving, 4e</b> <P>by Diana Dugan RN (Author) <P>ISBN-13: 978-1604250619 ISBN-10: 1604250615 Edition: 4th <br><br>The fourth edition of this comprehensive nursing assistant training textbook is organized by body system, which gives students a context for learning. Here is important information about the latest edition: <br><br>- Chapters are organized around body systems (structure and function, normal changes of aging, and common diseases and related care are grouped together). <br>- Many new photos and website references were added. <br>- Material regarding infection prevention and Alzheimer's disease material was updated and expanded. <br>- Information about residents' legal rights, as well as how to reinforce person-centered care, may be found throughout the book in highly visible blue boxes. <br>- New diseases, disorders, and conditions and related care information were added. Pressure ulcer material was significantly updated, including new photos and illustrations. <br>- Chapter review sections now contain multiple choice questions, along with short answer questions. <br>- The page count remained the same from the last edition to this edition. <br>- There is a hardback version of this book. <br> <br>Chapters <br>1 The Nursing Assistant in Long-Term Care <br>2 Ethical and Legal Issues <br>3 Communication Skills <br>4 Communication Challenges <br>5 Diversity and Human Needs and Development <br>6 Infection Prevention <br>7 Safety and Body Mechanics <br>8 Emergency Care, First Aid, and Disasters <br>9 Admission, Transfer, Discharge, and Physical Exams <br>10 Bedmaking and Unit Care <br>11 Positioning, Moving, and Lifting <br>12 Personal Care <br>13 Vital Signs <br>14 Nutrition and Fluid Balance <br>15 The Gastrointestinal System <br>16 The Urinary System <br>17 The Reproductive System <br>18 The Integumentary System <br>19 The Circulatory or Cardiovascular System <br>20 The Respiratory System <br>21 The Musculoskeletal System <br>22 The Nervous System <br>23 The Endocrine System <br>24 The Immune and Lymphatic Systems and Cancer <br>25 Rehabilitation and Restorative Care <br>26 Subacute Care <br>27 End-of-Life Care <br>28 Your New Position