Book Detail
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Journey Across the Life Span:
Human Development and Health Promotion
Polan, Elaine U.
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Previous ISBN (13): 9780803615939
Category: Nursing: Practical / Vocational Nursing
Publisher: F.A. Davis Company
Imprint: F.A. Davis Company
Affiliation: School of Practical Nursing; Uniondale, NY
Dimensions: 10.0 x 0.5 x 7.0 in
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Synopsis:
As health care delivery changes, there is a growing emphasis on health promotion, maintenance, and restoration for individuals in a variety of settings. Elaine Polan and Daphne Taylor's book addressees those needs as it guides students through the life cycle-from conception to old age. Through user-friendly chapters and new, four-color presentation, they provide LPN/LVN students with a complete review of growth and development across the lifespan. What's New? * Thoroughly updated and revised with a new, full-color design. * Easier-to-grasp discussions of the theories of growth and development. * Up-to-date information on human emotions in the chapter, Healthy Lifestyles. * Concepts to engage patients in planning for their futures. * Expanded coverage of cultural competency. Key Features: * Emphasis on clinical application. "Helpful Hints" boxes highlight important facts. Tables, illustrations, and photographs. * Multiple-choice questions that assess mastery of the material. * Suggested readings and web site references to encourage additional study and research. * Chapter summaries that provide key points for quick review.
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