Growth and Development Across the Lifespan: A Health Promotion Focus 2nd Edition

Description: Growth and Development Across the Lifespan by Gloria Leifer, Eve Fleck Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Provides introductory coverage of growth and development throughout the lifespan. This title emphasizes normal aspects as well as the problems and health promotion needs of each age and stage of development. It features a health promotion theme structured around "Healthy People 2020" objectives. Publisher Description This book provides introductory coverage of growth and development throughout the lifespan. The content emphasizes normal aspects as well as the unique problems and health promotion needs of each age and stage of development. It features a strong health promotion theme structured around Healthy People 2020 objectives.Lifespan coverage from prenatal development to death helps students integrate concepts related to normal changes in each stage of the life cycle.Coverage of current research and trends in health care provide readers with the most up-to-date, accurate information. Health promotion and disease prevention, including Healthy People 2020 objectives, are highlighted throughout the book. Cultural content is highlighted throughout the book and in new Chapter 3: Cultural Considerations in Health Care to encourage students to consider cultural implications at every stage of development. Separate chapter on advanced old age and geriatrics (Chapter 14) discuss the theories, physiological changes, and psychological aspects of aging; health promotion and maintenance; and the role of health care providers in caring for the geriatric patient. All of this helps students understand how to maintain quality of life and promote health in advanced old age.Teaching techniques for every developmental stage are part of a consistent chapter format and provide age-appropriate patient education tips.Consistent chapter organization for each stage of growth and development makes information easy to access.Critical Thinking scenarios and questions appear at the end of each chapter to help students consider all variables when planning care across the lifespan.Student learning features include Objectives, Key Terms, Key Points, and Review Questions.Appendix A includes the FDAs Recommended Child and Adult Immunization Schedules, providing essential health promotion information. NEW Appendix B provides a Multilingual Glossary of Symptoms to enhance students awareness of culturally sensitive care. Glossary includes definitions of Key Terms and additional terms help students review concepts and terminology at a glance. Bibliography is organized by chapter at the end of the book to facilitate additional research and study. Author Biography Gloria Leifer, MA, RN, CNE Details ISBN 1455745456 ISBN-13 9781455745456 Title Growth and Development Across the Lifespan Author Gloria Leifer, Eve Fleck Format Paperback Year 2012 Pages 336 Edition 2nd Publisher Elsevier Health Sciences GE_Item_ID:168422166; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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