Adult-Gerontology Practice Guidelines for Primary Care

This comprehensive resource is an essential guide for healthcare practitioners working with adult and older adult populations. Written by Jill C. Cash MSN APN FNP-BC and Cheryl A. Glass MSN APRN WHNP-BC, this book is designed to meet the needs of both novice and experienced advance practice nurses.

Praise for the First Edition

Because of the way it is organized, this book meets the needs of both novice and experienced advance practice nurses. Each chapter defines the problem, how often it occurs, and what leads to the problem. To aid in assessment, the book includes the physical examination landmarks as well as diagnostic tests that might be needed. A plan of care is offered with several different alternatives for treatment and then notes what type of follow-up is needed. This would be a great resource for anyone working in the field of geriatrics…

Doody’s Reviews (Score: 92 – 4 Stars!)

About the Book

This book is a valuable resource for healthcare practitioners, providing comprehensive and concise guidelines for primary care. The easy-to-read outline format enables readers to quickly access the information they need, making it an ideal clinical reference.

New Features in the Second Edition

• 27 completely new entries associated with the aging population
• An entirely new section on geriatric syndromes
• Multiple updates to guideline changes for screenings
• Polypharmacy issues are incorporated throughout, including the BEERS list of medications to guide prescribers in safely tapering or adding medications to a patient’s drug regimen

Organization and Features

Practice guidelines are organized primarily by body system, with disorders listed alphabetically within each body system. Each of the more than 240 disorder guidelines includes:

• Definition
• Incidence
• Pathogenesis
• Predisposing factors
• Common complaints
• Other signs and symptoms
• Subjective data
• Physical exam
• Diagnostic tests
• Differential diagnoses
• Plan of care
• Health promotion
• Follow-up guidelines
• Tips for consultation/referral

Additionally, the book features “Practice Pointers” highlighting crucial information for each disorder, bold-faced “Alerts”, and key patient teaching points presented at the end of each guideline.

Procedures and Patient Teaching Guides

The book includes:

• 18 procedures commonly used within office or clinic settings
• 140 digitally available Patient Teaching Guides to customize and print

Publication Details

Published by Springer Publishing Company, 2nd edition (January 4, 2019)

Language: English

Paperback: 1130 pages

ISBN-10: 0826195180

ISBN-13: 978-0826195180