Adult-Gerontology Acute Care: A Comprehensive Guide for Advanced Practice Providers

Written by AG-ACNP Harris, Catherine, PhD, MBA, this groundbreaking book is the first of its kind, providing expert guidance for nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other advanced practice providers in adult-gerontology acute care.

Praise from Doody’s Medical Reviews

“This well-developed book provides acute care guidelines for the geriatric population in an easy-to-follow format that uses structural elements such as numbering and multilevel lists for each system. It is an excellent reference for advanced practice prepared-clinicians to help identify, diagnose, and develop a treatment plan for acute health issues in older adults and geriatric patients.” – Tho Nguyen, DNP, MSN, RN

Delivers Expert Guidance for Common Conditions

This evidence-based resource covers over 90 common conditions frequently encountered in adult-gerontology acute care practice, including:

• Cardiovascular disorders
• Respiratory diseases
• Neurological conditions
• Gastrointestinal disorders
• Renal and urological conditions
• Endocrine and metabolic disorders
• Infectious diseases
• Hematological disorders
• Oncological conditions
• Palliative care

Each condition is presented in a quick-reference format, featuring comprehensive descriptions that include:

• Definitions and incidence rates
• Pathophysiology and common signs and symptoms
• Vital subjective and pertinent physical exam data
• Differential diagnoses and diagnostic tests
• Evaluation and management plans
• Perioperative considerations and discharge guidelines
• Treatment and disease management algorithms
• Procedural guidelines for over 20 procedures, including central and arterial line insertion, bronchoscopy, ECMO, and endotracheal intubation

A Valuable Resource for Advanced Practice Providers

This handy, accessible text is an essential resource for nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other advanced practice providers working in adult-gerontology acute care. It provides the clinical knowledge needed to effectively practice and manage acute health issues in older adults and geriatric patients.

By providing expert guidance and quick-reference information, this book enables readers to:

• Categorize symptoms and identify distinguishing features of disease symptoms and clusters
• Develop effective treatment and management plans
• Improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs

Get ready to elevate your practice with this comprehensive guide to adult-gerontology acute care!