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  • May include: A book titled "Caring for Older Adults" with the subtitle "Basic Nursing Skills and Concepts" is displayed. The cover is purple with white text and a photo of three women. The author's name, Joan Carson Breitung, is printed at the bottom.
  • May include: A book titled "Caring for Older Adults" with the subtitle "Basic Nursing Skills and Concepts" by Joan Carson Breitung, R.N. The cover is purple with white text. The book is from W.B. Saunders Company.
  • May include: Open book titled "Caring for Older Adults" with text about basic nursing skills and concepts. The author is Joan Carson Breitung. Published by W.B. Saunders Company in 1987. The book is from the Augusta R. Kolwyck Library.
  • May include: Open book with pages displaying anatomical illustrations and text. The right page features a detailed diagram of the digestive system with labels. The left page has text about the digestive system.
  • May include: Open book with text and illustrations about nursing skills. The left page shows diagrams of patients in different positions. The right page has text about breathing exercises and the respiratory system.
  • May include: A book titled "Caring for Older Adults" with the subtitle "Basic Nursing Skills and Concepts" is displayed. The cover is purple with white text and a photo of three women. The author's name, Joan Carson Breitung, is printed at the bottom.
  • May include: A book titled "Caring for Older Adults" with the subtitle "Basic Nursing Skills and Concepts" by Joan Carson Breitung, R.N. The cover is purple with white text. The book is from W.B. Saunders Company.
  • May include: Open book titled "Caring for Older Adults" with text about basic nursing skills and concepts. The author is Joan Carson Breitung. Published by W.B. Saunders Company in 1987. The book is from the Augusta R. Kolwyck Library.
  • May include: Open book with pages displaying anatomical illustrations and text. The right page features a detailed diagram of the digestive system with labels. The left page has text about the digestive system.
  • May include: Open book with text and illustrations about nursing skills. The left page shows diagrams of patients in different positions. The right page has text about breathing exercises and the respiratory system.
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Caring for Older Adults, Basic Nursing Skills and Concepts by Joan Carson Breitung, Senior Health Care, Gerontological Nursing, Aging

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Vintage

From the 1980s

This is an ex-library book published by W. B. Saunders Company, copyright 1987, author Joan Carson Breitung, ISBN 0-7216-1576-7, 381 pp., paperback. Book measures 9" by 6 1/4". No bent or torn pages. No marks in the book except by the library. Inside pages are in very good condition but do show some browning due to aging. Binding is tight. Outside covers show some wear. Overall the book is in very good condition.

This book is set up in textbook form but also as a manual for the geriatric nurse or caregiver. Book includes numerous charts, forms, tables, diagrams and photos to assist.

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