Nursing assessment of the elderly patient
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Nursing assessment of the elderly patient
J Intraven Nurs.
1992 Mar-Apr.
Abstract
Assessment, the first phase of the nursing process, is the key factor in identifying a patient's health care needs. This article addresses the special needs of the elderly population and discusses the application of the assessment process to the planning and implementation of patient care.
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