Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to L L Wetherbee.
The clinical manifestations and treatments for several major types of arthritis will be reviewed. In addition, nursing assessment and interventions will be addressed. Sources of community services and information for clients, caregivers, and health professionals will be described.
Powerlessness ia a concept that has unique application to clients who are homebound. In this article, the concept of powerlessness is explored and illustrated through a case study of a hospice client in a large southeastern metropolitan area. Nursing interventions to reduce powerlessness are described, emphasizing ways in which home care provided by a hospice reduces the amount of powerlessness experienced by a client.