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Care of the Older Adult in Acute Care


Author: Master Textbook and Whatcom Community College
Source: Whatcom Community College
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The course will explore the care of the older adult in the acute care setting. An overview of the aging process and effects will be discussed. Topics will focus on reducing functional decline, physical care, safety, dementia issues, and common acute diagnoses of the elderly hospitalized patient.