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Gerontological Nursing and Home Based Care: Definitions, Older Adult Assessment and Household Health

Defines gerontology and gerontological nursing, then works through the assessment of the older adult: haematological testing, urine, sputum and stool tests, mental status, sexual functioning, economic resources and the functional capacity to perform daily activities. Continues into home based care, its objectives and the care the nurse organises in the household.

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