Description
For Nursing Courses in Growth and Development, Health Promotion or Basic Clinical Theory in the Fundamentals of Nursing
This valued resource provides a holistic approach to the health promotion of the individual and family throughout all developmental stages, from birth to death. The eighth edition presents new coverage of the prominent concepts and theories of health promotion for individuals and families. Specific guidelines for assessment and interventions are woven throughout the chapters, with cultural care considerations, education strategies, and spiritual and religious influences addressed for each age. This popular text provides an excellent foundation for students and a refresher for practitioners.
Table of Contents
UNIT I CONCEPTS AND THEORIES BASIC TO HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER 1: Biological, Ecological-Social, Psychological, and Moral Dimensions of the Person: Overview of Theories
CHAPTER 2: Health Promotion: Concepts and Theories
CHAPTER 3: Growth and Development: Concepts and Principles
UNIT II INFLUENCES ON THE DEVELOPING PERSON AND FAMILY UNIT
CHAPTER 4: Environmental Influences
CHAPTER 5: Sociocultural Influences
CHAPTER 6: The Family: Basic Influences
CHAPTER 7: Spiritual and Religious Influences
CHAPTER 8: Prenatal and Other Developmental Influences
UNIT III THE DEVELOPING PERSON AND FAMILY UNIT: INFANCY THROUGH ADOLESCENCE
CHAPTER 9: The Infant: Basic Assessment and Health Promotion
CHAPTER 10: The Toddler: Basic Assessment and Health Promotion
CHAPTER 11: The Preschooler: Basic Assessment and Health Promotion
CHAPTER 12: The Schoolchild: Basic Assessment and Health Promotion
CHAPTER 13: The Adolescent: Basic Assessment and Health Promotion
Unit IV THE DEVELOPING PERSON AND FAMILY UNIT: YOUNG ADULT THROUGH DEATH
CHAPTER 14: The Young Adult: Basic Assessment and Health Promotion
CHAPTER 15: The Middle-Aged Person: Basic Assessment and Health Promotion
CHAPTER 16: Later Maturity: Basic Assessment and Health Promotion
CHAPTER 17: Dying and Death: The Last Developmental Stage
GLOSSARY
APPENDIX A: Major Sources and Functions of Primary Nutrients
APPENDIX B: Legal and Illegal Drugs
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Health Promotion Strategies Through the Life Span, CourseSmart eTextbook, 8th Edition
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$44.99 | ISBN-13: 978-0-13-502801-8
