Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care: Long-Term Care, 2e

Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care: Long-Term Care, 2nd Edition The second edition of one of our best-selling nursing assistant training textbook (formerly known as Nursing Assistant Care) includes information on long-term care and some material on subacute and acute care. This edition of the textbook contains: - In-depth information on residents' 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 - 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