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Available
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Publication
Albany, New York : Delmar, 2nd edition
ISBN
9780766825727
Description
This informative new book provides the professional nurse or care-giver with practical guidance in the care of a dying patient. Epidemiology and theories related to dying are presented as well as information on comfort, pain control, sleep, mobility and relief of spiritual distress. Family and society support are covered with discussions of hospice and alternate bereavement services. This book also contains a special section focusing on relationships between nurses and particularly vulnerable populations such as AIDS patients.
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CONTENTS:
The sociology of death. What does it mean to heal the dying?
The sociology of death: patterns and values
Theories related to dying, healing. Comfort of the dying individual. Goals for comfort in dying
Pain management
Care of the person who is frightened
Spirituality. Help for families. Families
Resources for the dying and their families. Special cases. Unique challenges
Those who care for the dying.
https://www.r2library.com/Resource/Title/0766825728
CONTENTS:
The sociology of death. What does it mean to heal the dying?
The sociology of death: patterns and values
Theories related to dying, healing. Comfort of the dying individual. Goals for comfort in dying
Pain management
Care of the person who is frightened
Spirituality. Help for families. Families
Resources for the dying and their families. Special cases. Unique challenges
Those who care for the dying.