Saint Louis Univ., MO. Brandon/Hill Nursing List first-purchase selection (#125). Text, for graduate-level nursing students, on the developmental stages of a person. Integrates sociocultural, physical, spiritual, and religious considerations. A companion website is available with additional resources. Previous edition: c1997. Softcover.
Ruth Beckman Murray
Judith Proctor Zentner
A comprehensive guide to health promotion and prevention interventions for all age groups!
A holistic approach to the health care of individuals and families, this indispensable resource offers specific guidelines for nursing assessment with suggested interventions and health promotion strategies at each developmental stage from birth to death. The seventh edition presents new information on topics such as vulnerable populations, spiritual/religious beliefs, nutrition, developmental psychology, family interaction, work factors, and societal/peer groups. This popular book provides an excellent foundation for students and a refresher for practitioners.
Features:
- Provides practical application by focusing on intervention strategies for nurses.
- Highlights current topics such as stress management and complementary and alternative strategies.
- Case studies, research abstracts, and community resources facilitate learning and application of theory.
- Innovative Companion Website enhances the learning experience through intertactive exercises and activities.