内容简介：
Patients who suffer from dementia during the course of an illness present unique challenges for nurses in all settings. This newest addition to the "Fast Facts" series is a succinct guide for nurses in adult health clinical settings about how to provide person-centered care for patients who have dementia as a concurrent condition. With an easy access format, it provides strategies for clinical management that make life easier for nurses while improving care for patients. The book keeps pace with the rapidly evolving study of dementia, describing issues commonly associated with different stages, discussion of issues related to specific settings, person-centered strategies for family caregivers, ethical and legal issues, and additional resources. It will serve as a daily companion for all clinical nurses who work with older patients in any setting including the emergency room, medical-surgical unit, medical office, and community mental health settings.Key Features: Easy to use and easy to carry in all patient settingsIllustrates content with case vignettesPresents person-centered care feature in each chapter and person-centered strategies for family caregiversIncludes "Fast Facts in a Nutshell" feature as a quick referenceDelivers important ethical and legal considerationsProvides numerous strategies for coping with challenging behaviors