Home care : an alternative to the nursing home / [print]
Florine Du Fresne.
- Elgin, Illinois : Brethren Press, (c)1983.
- 127 pages ; 21 cm.
Health assessment -- Room space and equipment needed -- Securing adequate help in the home -- The role of the nurse in home care -- The role of the doctor in home care -- Patient care and hygiene -- Body mechanics for the caregiver -- More on patient hygiene -- Importance of exercise -- Problem areas and how to deal with each -- Nutrition and fluids -- Record keeping (charting) -- Important safety measures.