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An indispensable guide to every aspect of at--home care This thoroughly practical guide details the daily routines and unique concerns that are essential to quality at--home care of people with AIDS. From setting up a safe and comfortable environment to making medical and legal choices and solving emotional problems, each vital issue is covered in depth. Every caregiver and person with AIDS will benefit from this supportive, comprehensive resource. aeo Detailed information on protecting against infection aeo Concise instructions for both ambulatory and bedridden patients aeo How to administer intravenous feedings and medication aeo Appendices covering lab tests, alternative therapies, and the latest experimental drugs aeo The differences between caring for men and women with AIDS aeo Tips for caregivers on maintaining their own health and well--being This information--packed reference is invaluable for caregivers and people with AIDS who must care for themselves.

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Author:   Judith Greif ,  Beth Ann Golden
Publisher:   Turner Publishing Company
Imprint:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 19.00cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 23.30cm
Weight:   0.666kg
ISBN:  

9780471584681

ISBN 10:   0471584681
Pages:   384
Publication Date:   01 April 1994
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order  
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Table of Contents

Partial table of contents: WHAT IS AIDS?. Understanding the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. GETTING ORGANIZED. Setting Up a Safe and Comfortable Environment. Maintaining the PWAa s Lifestyle. MANAGING SYMPTOMS. Checking for Signs and Symptoms of Illness. Pain. Hair Care. The Eyes. Diabetes. Sexuality and Safe Sex. Chemotherapy and Radiation. PSYCHOLOGICAL ISSUES. The Emotional Toll on the PWA. Death and Dying. Appendices. Glossary. Bibliography. Index.

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JUDITH GREIF, M.S., R.N.C., F.N.P., is a family nurse practitioner at Rutgers University Student Health Center and coauthor of The No--Hysterectomy Option. BETH ANN GOLDEN, M.S.N., R.N.C., A.N.P., is a clinical nurse specialist at Broward General Hospital in Boca Raton, Florida. Both authors specialize in the care and treatment of people with AIDS.

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