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Approx. 680 pages Concise long-term care content is presented at a 6th-grade reading level to make understanding easier for readers of all levels and abilities. More than 100 procedures are divided into pre-procedure, procedure, and post-procedure sections for easier learning, and a NATCEP® icon indicates skills that are covered in certification exams. Color illustrations and photographs depict key ideas, concepts, and procedure steps. Featured boxes highlight principles of care with Teamwork and Time Management, Quality of Life, Residents with Dementia, Time to Reflect, Promoting Safety and Comfort, Focus on Rehabilitation, Focus on Communication, and Delegation Guidelines. Procedure icons in the headings identify content for which a related procedure is included. Play icons in the Procedure boxes alert you to related video clips on the Evolve website. Key Terms and Key Abbreviations at the beginning of each chapter introduce important words and commonly used abbreviations, and a separate glossary for each is included at the end of the book. Chapter Review Questions help you evaluate your comprehension. Review Question Answers are included at end of the text to allow for self-evaluation. NEW! Updated photographs and illustrations show the latest equipment and supplies used in caring for long-term care residents. NEW! Basic Emergency Care chapter has new, vital information on controlling bleeding and the Stop the Bleed program, as well as a description of equipment used in medical emergencies. NEW! Preventing Infection chapter includes updates on PPE and changes to procedures related to COVID-19. NEW! Mental Health Problems chapter adds information on dealing with