Gerontological nursing
Subtitle: competencies for care
By: [edited by] Kristen L. Mauk.
Contributors: Mauk, Kristen L.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 869
ISBN-13: 9780763755805
Subjects: Geriatric nursing; Geriatric Nursing; Aging -- physiology; Aging -- psychology
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction to gerontological nursing; title: The aging population; title: Theories of aging; title: Aging changes that affect communication; title: Therapeutic communication with older adults; title: A review of normal aging changes; title: Comprehensive assessment of the older adult; title: Medications and lab values; title: Teaching older adults and their families; title: Promoting independence in later life; title: Promoting healthy aging; title: Identifying and preventing common risk factors; title: Management of common illnesses, diseases or health conditions; title: Management of common problems; title: Managing dementia; title: Using assistive technology to promote quality of life for older adults; title: Ethical/legal principles and issues; title: Appreciating diversity and enhancing intimacy; title: Global models of health care; title: The interdisciplinary team; title: Alternative health modalities; title: Promoting quality of life; title: The gerontological nurse as manager and leader in the profession; title: End of life care; title: Trends that impact gerontological nursing.