| Edition |
5th ed. |
| Description |
xvii, 493 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Framework for gerontological nursing -- Facts about the aging population -- Theories of aging -- Cultural diversity -- Life transitions -- Common aging changes -- Facilitating health, wellness, and self-care -- Ventilation and circulation -- Nutrition -- Excretion -- Activity and exercise -- Sleep and rest -- Solitude and connection -- Safety -- Environmental considerations -- Sexuality and intimacy -- Safe medication use -- Immunity and infectious diseases -- Cardiovascular conditions -- Respiratory conditions -- Gastrointestinal conditions -- Musculoskeletal conditions -- Genitourinary conditions -- Neurologic conditions -- Sensory deficits -- Dermatologic conditions -- Metabolic and endocrine conditions -- Conditions affecting mood and cognition -- Living in harmony with chronic conditions -- Rehabilitative care -- Acute conditions -- Nursing in long-term care facilities -- Family caregiving -- Death and dying -- Legal aspects of gerontological nursing -- Ethics of caring -- The continuum of services -- Challenges of the future. |
| Subject |
Geriatric nursing.
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| ISBN |
0781723620 (pbk.) |
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