Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care

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Our most comprehensive nursing assistant training textbook includes information on long-term care, as well as multiple chapters on home health care, and some material on subacute and acute care.This textbook contains:- In-depth information on resident and client rights and special boxes throughout that teach ways to promote independence and prevent abuse and neglect- New information on culture change- Up-to-date, comprehensive material on infection prevention- Material on anatomy and physiology with an emphasis on normal changes of aging and observing and reporting- Updated nutrition information on MyPyramid, special diets, and feeding techniques- Current information on legal issues, such as HIPAA and the Patient Self-Determination Act- 7 chapters on home health care, including information on medications, safety, infection prevention, mothers & newborns, and meal planning and preparation- 1 chapter containing subacute and acute care information, including pre- and post-operative care, as well as mechanical ventilation, chest tubes, and artificial airways- Chapter-ending material which develops critical thinking, as well as tests the chapter- A table of procedures, common abbreviations list, a special appendix with a math review, and a glossary