Nursing Care of Older Adults

Nursing includes the collaborative and independent care of people and involves preventing illness, supporting good health, and caring for the disabled, sick or dying people. The purpose of nursing care of older adults is intended to assist medical professionals in identifying signs and symptoms, assisting in diagnosis, and choosing relevant outcomes to monitor and evaluate the older adult's status. Nursing interventions are steps taken by the nurse to help the patient reach their goals and achieve the desired outcomes. Some of the examples of nursing interventions include monitoring the body vitals periodically, administering medications, educating the patient, and assessing the patient's pain levels. This book contains a detailed explanation of the diagnosis, interventions and outcomes associated with nursing care of older adults. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book.