Adult Gerontology Practice Guidelines 3rd edition (third edition)

About this book

Adult Gerontology Practice Guidelines 3rd edition by Jill C. Cash and Cheryl A. Glass is designed for nurse practitioner students and practicing clinicians who need quick, practical guidance for evaluating and managing adult and older adult patients. The book supports clinical decision making by organizing common conditions around assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow up, and patient management.

The 3rd edition covers a wide range of adult and geriatric health concerns, including cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, gastrointestinal, neurologic, musculoskeletal, dermatologic, infectious, and behavioral health conditions. It also addresses pharmacologic management, laboratory and diagnostic testing, prevention, health promotion, and clinical considerations that are especially relevant to older adults.

This book is especially useful for Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Students, Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioners, Family Nurse Practitioner Students, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), graduate nursing students, and clinicians working in primary care. It can also support students preparing for AANP and ANCC certification examinations by reinforcing common diagnoses, treatment approaches, and day to day clinical management.

If you are studying adult gerontology or need a practical reference for clinical practice, this book gives you a focused way to review common conditions, support clinical decision making, and strengthen your confidence in adult and older patient care. The 3rd Edition, 2024 is available as a complete searchable eBook PDF with instant access, so you can start using it right away for coursework, clinical rotations, exam preparation, or day to day practice. The complete 3rd edition is available as a searchable PDF enhanced digital version with instant access.