Synopsis:
The fourth edition of our comprehensive nursing assistant training textbook is organized by body system, which gives students a context for learning. It includes the following: - In-depth information on anatomy and physiology, disease processes, and related care - Creative ways to teach how to encourage independence, prevent abuse and neglect, reinforce person-centered care, and promote residents' legal rights - Completely revised section on infection prevention - Chapters that are organized around learning objectives - Current information on legal issues, such as HIPAA, HITECH, and the Patient Self-Determination Act - Chapter-ending material which develops critical thinking, as well as tests the chapter (two exams for every chapter!) - 560 pages, including a table of procedures, common abbreviations list, special appendix with a math review, and glossary
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