New to this edition
- NEW! QSEN boxes
provide you with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to continuously improve the quality and safety of care of the older adult.
- NEW! Nurse Alert feature emphasizes important safety and health promotion content specific to the elderly patient.
- NEW! Updated and expanded art program makes learning the material easier through clear and timely photographs and illustrations.
Author Information
By Patricia A. Williams, MSN, RN, CCRN, Nursing Instructor, De Anza College, Cupertino, California
Unit One: Overview of Aging
1.Trends and Issues
2.Theories of Aging
3.Physiologic Changes
Unit Two: Basic Skills for Gerontologic Nursing
4.Health Promotion, Health Maintenance, and Home Health Considerations
5.Communicating with Older Adults
6.Maintaining Fluid Balance and Meeting Nutrition Needs
7.Medications and Older Adults
8.Health Assessment for Older Adults
9.Meeting Safety Needs of Older Adults
Unit Three: Psychosocial Care of the Elderly
10.Cognition and Perception
11.Self-Perception and Self-Concept
12.Roles and Relationships
13.Coping and Stress
14.Values and Beliefs
15.End-of-Life Care
16.Sexuality and Aging
Unit Four: Physical Care of the Elderly
17.Care of Aging Skin and Mucous Membranes
18.Elimination
19.Activity and Exercise
20.Sleep and Rest
Appendices
Appendix A: Laboratory Values for Older Adults
Appendix B: The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)
Appendix C: Dietary Information for Older Adults
Appendix D: Resources for Older Adults
Bibliography
Reader References
Glossary
Index
