Care of gastrointestinal problems in the older adult / Sue Meiner, editor.

Contributor(s):

Meiner, Sue

Material type: Text

text

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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

9780826118660
0826118666

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Additional physical formats: Print version:: Care of gastrointestinal problems in the older adult.DDC classification:

618.97/633 22

LOC classification:

RC802.4.A34 C37 2004eb

NLM classification:

2004 G-659
WY 156.5

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Contents:

Introduction and demographic data / Sue E. Meiner -- General disorders of the upper GI system / Beverly Anderson Reno -- Gastroesophageal reflux disease / Catherine Hill -- Motor dysfunctions of the stomach / Susan D. Kowalski -- Helicobacter pylori and ulcers / Phyllis J. Atkinson -- Bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections of the colon / Sue E. Meiner -- Vitamin B12 and folate deficiencies / Lori Candela -- Cancers of the gastrointestinal tract / Ann Schmidt Luggen -- Nutrition and gastrointestinal diseases / Barbara Resnick -- Irritable bowel syndrome / Sue E. Meiner -- Diverticular disease / D. Sue Clarren -- Constipation and noninfectious diarrhea / Lynn Ferebee and Sue E. Meiner -- Hemmorrhoids and problems of the anus and rectum / Catherine Hill.

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Summary: Annotation This book provides nurses with practical information on the most frequently encountered gastrointestinal disorders and problems found in the elderly. It was developed to provide greater depth of information than can be found in general nursing textbooks, and to tailor this information to the special needs of the elderly. Each chapter includes a definition of the condition, followed by its cause, normal and abnormal physiology, nursing care with attention to nursing diagnoses, interventions, medications, and alternative therapies (where appropriate).

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Annotation This book provides nurses with practical information on the most frequently encountered gastrointestinal disorders and problems found in the elderly. It was developed to provide greater depth of information than can be found in general nursing textbooks, and to tailor this information to the special needs of the elderly. Each chapter includes a definition of the condition, followed by its cause, normal and abnormal physiology, nursing care with attention to nursing diagnoses, interventions, medications, and alternative therapies (where appropriate).

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