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