Gerontological nursing / Charlotte Eliopoulos
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TextPublisher: Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer, [2018]Edition: 9th edDescription: xxii, 539 p. col. ill. 26 cmContent type: - 9781496377258
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Unit 1 The Aging Experience -- Chapter 1 The Aging Population -- Chapter 2 Theories of Aging -- Chapter 3 Diversity -- Chapter 4 Life Transitions and Story -- Chapter 5 Common Aging Changes -- Unit 2 Foundations of Gerontological Nursing -- Chapter 6 The Specialty of Gerontological Nursing -- Chapter 7 Holistic Assessment and Care Planning -- Chapter 8 Legal Aspects of Gerontological Nursing -- Chapter 9 Ethical Aspects of Gerontological Nursing -- Chapter 10 Continuum of Care in Gerontological Nursing -- Unit 3 Health Promotion -- Chapter 11 Nutrition and Hydration -- Chapter 12 Sleep and Rest -- Chapter 13 Comfort and Paint Management -- Chapter 14 Safety -- Chapter 15 Spirituality -- Chapter 16 Sexuality and Intimacy -- Chapter 17 Safe Medication Use -- Unit 4 Geriatric Care -- Chapter 18 Respiration -- Chapter 19 Circulation -- Chapter 20 Digestion and Bowel Elimination -- Chapter 21 Urinary Elimination -- Chapter 22 Reproductive System Health -- Chapter 23 Mobility -- Chapter 24 Neurologic Function -- Chapter 25 Vision and Hearing -- Chapter 26 Endocrine Function -- Chapter 27 Skin Health -- Chapter 28 Cancer -- Chapter 29 Mental Health Disorders -- Chapter 30 Delirium and Dementia -- Chapter 31 Living in Harmony with Chronic Conditions -- Unit 5 Settings and Special Issues in Geriatric Care -- Chapter 32 Rehabilitative and Restorative Care -- Chapter 33 Acute Care -- Chapter 34 Long Term Care -- Chapter 35 Family Caregiving -- Chapter 36 End of Life Care.
This text offers engaging, evidence-based coverage of the aging process, factors contributing to healthy aging, and unique aspects of disease presentation and management in older adults. Updated to help students meet the challenges of this increasingly diverse population, the ninth edition retains its acclaimed holistic approach through insightful coverage of the psychosocial, legal, ethical, and spiritual elements of patient care.