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Journey Across the Life Span: Human Development and Health Promotion

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.

  • Format
  • paperback
  • Pages
  • 264
  • Language
  • english
  • ISBN
  • 9780803623163
  • Release date
  • 2010