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Gerontological Nursing, Second Edition Patricia Tabloski, PhD, RNBC,GNP,FGSA BostonCollege Schoolof Nursing Patricia Tabloskis Gerontological Nursing is a comprehensive, research-based text that guides nursing students in their care of older patients in both normal and pathological changes of aging.  Drawing from current research in nursing, medicine, sociology and psychology, this book emphasizes critical thinking in the application of the nursing process to give students the confidence they need to provide the highest level of care. Key Features: TheBest Practicesfeature reinforces specific tools, instruments, and content from each chapter and applies them to gerontological nursing.  This edition offers new examples of Best Practices. New to this edition:   Complementary and Alternative Therapies help readers understand therapies that can supplement traditional medicine. Practice Pearls provide essential tips for student success in the clinical arena Drug Alerts offer useful information regarding the prescription, dosage, and administration of drugs to older persons Case Studies present a brief clinical scenario and encourage the student to analyze assessment, diagnoses, expected outcomes, planning and implementation, evaluation, and ethical dilemmas, followed up by critical thinking questions related to the nursing process Patient/Family Teaching Guidelinesoffer instructions for elder care in a question and answer format and provide corresponding rationales Additional Resources Available: Clinical Handbook: A portable, accessible clinical reference for students (0-13-094224-3) MyNursingKit: www.mynursingkit.com Register with the access code included with every textbook Includes animations and videos, WebLinks, NCLEX review questions with comprehensive rationales, and more.