Gerontological nursing
By: Charlotte Eliopoulos.
Edition: 7th ed.
Publisher: Wollters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 544
ISBN-13: 9780781753449
Subjects: Geriatric nursing; Geriatric Nursing
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Understanding the aging experience.; title: Aging population; title: Theories of aging; title: Diversity; title: Life transitions and story; title: Common aging changes; title: Foundations of gerontological nursing.; title: Specialty of gerontological nursing; title: Holistic model for gerontological nursing; title: Legal aspects of gerontological nursing; title: Ethical aspects of gerontological nursing; title: Continuum of care in gerontological nursing; title: Self-care for the gerontological nurse; title: Fostering connection and gratification.; title: Sexuality and intimacy; title: Spirituality; title: General care concerns.; title: Nutrition and hydration; title: Rest and sleep; title: Comfort and pain management; title: Safety; title: Safe medication use; title: Facilitating physiological balance.; title: Respiration; title: Circulation; title: Digestion and bowel elimination; title: Urinary elimination; title: Reproductive system health; title: Movement; title: Neurologic function; title: Sensation; title: Endocrine function; title: Integumentary function; title: Immune function; title: Multisystemic disorders.; title: Infections; title: Cancer; title: Mental health disorders; title: Delirium and dementia; title: Gerontological care issues.; title: Living in harmony with chronic conditions; title: Rehabilitative care; title: Acute care; title: Long-term care; title: Family caregiving; title: End-of-life care