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Growth and Development Across the Lifespan : A Health Promotion Focus

by: Leifer & Hartston

ISBN: 9780721698793 | 0721698794

Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Saunders
Pub. Date: 1/7/2004

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Summary Table of Contents Author Biography

This book provides introductory coverage of growth and development throughout the lifespan. The content emphasizes normal aspects as well as the unique problems and health promotion needs of each age and stage of development. It features a strong health promotion theme structured around Healthy People 2010 objectives. Lifespan coverage from birth to death, including bereavement, helps students integrate concepts related to normal changes in each stage of the life cycle. Authors are active in clinical practice and have access to current research... MORE and trends in health promotion, providing readers with the most up-to-date, accurate information Health promotion and disease prevention content, including Healthy People 2010 objectives, is highlighted throughout the book Cultural content is highlighted throughout the book to encourage students to consider the cultural implications of healthcare at every stage of development Separate chapter on geriatrics discuss the theories of aging, physiological and psychological aspects of aging, health promotion and maintenance, and the role of the nurse and health care worker in caring for the geriatric patient to help students understand how to promote quality of life in advanced old age Teaching techniques for every developmental stage are part of a consistent chapter format and provide age-appropriate patient education tips Consistent chapter organization for each stage of growth and development makes information easy to access Critical Thinking box with a scenario and questions appears at the end of the chapter to help students consider all variables when planning nursing care across the lifespan Student learning features include Objectives, Chapter Outline, Key Terms, Key Points and Multiple-Choice Review Questions Appendixes for Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule and Recommended Immunizations for Adults with Medical Conditions provide essential health promotion information Appendix for Paradigms of Cultural Influences Across the Lifespan offers a unique view of culture and how it affects people during specific developmental stages Glossary includes definitions of Key Terms as well as additional terms related to the content so students don't need to turn to a separate resource to understand related terminology Bibliography and Internet Resources are organized by chapter in one list at the end of the book to facilitate further study

Riverside Community College, CA. Introductory textbook provides information on growth and development through the lifespan. Examines normal and unique problems and health promotion needs of each age and stage of development. Features critical thinking boxes, glossary of terms, immunization schedules, and more. Softcover. DNLM: Human Development--Nurses' Instruction.

CHAPTER 1 Healthy People 2010	1	(12)
CHAPTER 2 Government Influences on Health Care	13	(15)
CHAPTER 3 The Influence of Family on Developing a Lifestyle	28	(22)
CHAPTER 4 Theories of Development	50
CHAPTER 5 P... MORE	6	(82)
CHAPTER 6 The Infant	88	(17)
CHAPTER 7 Early Childhood	105	(21)
CHAPTER 8 Middle Childhood	126	(20)
CHAPTER 9 Adolescence	146	(16)
CHAPTER 10 Young Adulthood	162	(17)
CHAPTER 11 Middle Adulthood	179	(13)
CHAPTER 12 Late Adulthood	192	(16)
CHAPTER 13 Geriatrics: Advanced Old-Age	208	(16)
CHAPTER 14 Planning for the End of a Generation	224	(15)
CHAPTER 15 Bereavement	239	(15)
APPENDIX A: Child and Adult Immunization Schedules	254	(6)
APPENDIX B: Paradigms of Cultural Influences Across the Lifespan	260	(6)
Glossary	266	(6)
Bibliography and Internet Resources	272	(14)
Index	286

Gloria Leifer, RN, MA: Riverside Community College, California Heidi Hartston, PhD: Stanford University Medical Center; University of California, San Francisco

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