Prepare to compassionately care for the aging population with Gerontologic Nursing, 7th Edition, uniquely known for its comprehensive coverage of the most common medical-surgical problems associated with older adults. Organized by body system for eas
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Prepare to compassionately care for the aging population with Gerontologic Nursing, 7th Edition, uniquely known for its comprehensive coverage of the most common medical-surgical problems associated with older adults. Organized by body system for easy retrieval of information, it delves into health promotion and both basic and complex gerontologic concepts and issues. A disorder-focused approach addresses nursing management and care coordination across health care delivery settings. This text emphasizes topics such as nutrition, chronic illness, emergency treatment, patient teaching, home care, and end-of-life care — and provides you with a solid foundation to meet the future challenges of providing nursing care for the vast and growing older adult population.
Prepare to compassionately care for the aging population with Gerontologic Nursing, 7th Edition, uniquely known for its comprehensive coverage of the most common medical-surgical problems associated with older adults. Organized by body system for easy retrieval of information, it delves into health promotion and both basic and complex gerontologic concepts and issues. A disorder-focused approach addresses nursing management and care coordination across health care delivery settings. This text emphasizes topics such as nutrition, chronic illness, emergency treatment, patient teaching, home care, and end-of-life care — and provides you with a solid foundation to meet the future challenges of providing nursing care for the vast and growing older adult population.
New to this edition
One Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN)-style case/question added to each clinical chapter
Adding content on culturally congruent care to Socioeconomic and Environmental Influences chapter
Expanded content on Pressure Injuries
Expanded content on Infection & Inflammation
Key Features
NEW! Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN)-style cases and questions are included in select clinical chapters.
NEW! Aging theory and nursing theory content promotes understanding of the relationship between theory and practice.
NEW! Cultural content integrated throughout the text facilitates culturally congruent care practices.
UPDATED! Completely revised chapters ensure content is relevant and practice-related for the gerontologic nurse.
Body system chapters include an overview of age-related changes in structure and function.
Current standards and guidelines are reflected throughout to ensure you are learning the most up-to-date information.
Essential nursing care guidelines are presented in each clinical chapter.
Psychologic and sociocultural issues and aspects of older adult care are integrated throughout the text.
Clinical judgment questions at the end of chapters challenge you to apply your knowledge and clinical judgment skills.
Helpful boxes throughout the text highlight key information, including:
Nursing Care Plan
Patient/Family Teaching
Health Promotion/Illness Prevention
Nutritional Considerations
Evidence-Based Practice
Emergency Treatment
Home Care
Key points and summary sections at the end of chapters reinforce the most important concepts and information.
Author Information
By Jennifer J. Yeager, PhD, RN, Assistant Professor, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Texas; Mary B. Winton, PhD, RN, ACANP-BC, Assistant Professor, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Texas and Sue E. Meiner, EdD, APRN, BC-GNP, President Consultant on Health Issues, Inc. McKinney, Texas Formerly Nurse Practitioner in Private Practice Las Vegas, Nevada Assistant Professor University of Nevada, Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nevada
By Jennifer J. Yeager, PhD, RN, Assistant Professor, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Texas; Mary B. Winton, PhD, RN, ACANP-BC, Assistant Professor, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Texas and Sue E. Meiner, EdD, APRN, BC-GNP, President Consultant on Health Issues, Inc. McKinney, Texas Formerly Nurse Practitioner in Private Practice Las Vegas, Nevada Assistant Professor University of Nevada, Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nevada
Part I: Introduction to Gerontologic Nursing 1. Overview of Gerontologic Nursing 2. Healthcare Policy that Affects Older Adults 3. Assessment of the Older Adult Part II: Influences on Health and Illness 4. Family Influences 5. Socioeconomic and Environmental Influences 6. Health Promotion and Illness/Disability Prevention Part III: Influences on Quality of Life 7. Nutrition 8. Sleep and Activity 9. Safety 10. Sexuality and Aging 11. Pain 12. Infection and Inflammation Part IV: Diagnostic Studies and Pharmacologic Management 13. Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests 14. Drugs and Aging Part V: Nursing Care of Physiologic and Psychologic Disorders 15. Integumentary Function 16. Sensory Function 17. Cardiovascular Function 18. Respiratory Function 19. Gastrointestinal Function 20. Urinary Function 21. Musculoskeletal Function 22. Cognitive and Neurologic Function 23. Endocrine Function Part VI: Health Care Transitions 24. Health Care Delivery Settings and Older Adults 25. Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation 26. Cancer 27. Loss and End-of-Life Issues Appendix A: Resources and Advocacy Groups for Older Adults Appendix B: Answers to NGN Case Studies (e-only)
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