Essentials of Gerontological Nursing

Häftad, Engelska, 2007

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Beskrivning

Essentials of Gerontological Nursing presents the best practices needed to care for older adults. Its brief, yet comprehensive, grasp of issues in elder care is a refreshing addition to the current literature, which is more commonly focused on theory than on clinical practice. Designed primarily for students in gerontological nursing courses in BSN and graduate programs, the book provides:Essential clinical information and "best practices" needed to care for older adults Current research and new patient approaches in gerontological nursing Overviews of rarely discussed issues, such as elder abuse, cultural considerations, and restraint alternatives Clinical specifications and practical applications Content designed to fit into a one-semester courseEssentials of Gerontological Nursing is everything the nursing student needs to know when caring for older adults.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2007-10-22
Mått:160 x 229 x 18 mm
Vikt:481 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:352
Förlag:Springer Publishing Co Inc
ISBN:9780826120526

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Mer om författaren

Meredith Wallace Kazer, PhD, APRN, A/GNP-BC, is Associate Professor, Fairfield University, School of Nursing.

Innehållsförteckning

PrefaceAcknowledgmentsThe Graying of America Issues of AgingMedical ConcernsAgeism - Facts and Myths of AgingEthnogeriatrics and Health CareGerontological NursingTheories of AgingSummaryThe Health Care Delivery System RetirementChallenges Within the Current Health Care Delivery SystemFinancing Health CarePayment Options for Older Adults Without Resources for Health CareResources for Health CareSummaryNormal Changes of AgingCardiovascular SystemRespiratory SystemIntegumentary SystemGastrointestinal SystemUrinary SystemMusculoskeletal SystemSexuality/Reproductive SystemChanges in the Senses Neurological ChangesSummaryAssessing Older AdultsSystematic Geriatric AssessmentHealth HistoryReminiscence & Life ReviewPhysical AssessmentCritical components of a Comprehensive Geriatric AssessmentSummaryHealth PromotionPrimary PreventionSecondary PreventionSummaryPathological Disease Processes in Older AdultsMusculoskeletal DisordersCardiovascular & Respiratory DisordersDiabetes MellitusInfectious DiseasesCancerParkinson's DiseaseSummaryMedication UsagePharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics Medication InteractionsGeneric MedicationsInappropriate MedicationsMedication AdherenceOver-the-Counter and Illegally-Obtained Narcotics and Herbal MedicationsSummaryCognitive and Psychological Issues in AgingDelirium DepressionDementiaSummaryEthical Issues of Aging and IndependenceEthical PrinciplesDrivingSexuality in Older AdultsGamblingSummaryQuality of Life Issues Among Older AdultsQuality of Life (QOL)Elder MistreatmentPainGrandparentingSpiritualitySummaryEnvironments of CareHome CareAcute CareSkilled Nursing FacilitiesAssisted LivingContinuing Care Retirement CommunitiesHomeless Older AdultsSummaryEnd-of-Life CareAdvance DirectivesFinancial Planning for End of LifeDimensions of End-of-Life CareCommunicationGrievingWidowhoodHospice CareSummaryFuture Trends & NeedsAmerica Continues to GrayChanges in the Health Care Delivery SystemEthical, Legal, and Financial Issues Related to Older AdultsNormal Changes of AgingWellness, Health Promotion, and Health EducationMedication ManagementGeriatric AssessmentAdvances in Acute and Chronic Disease ManagementSpecial Issues of AgingPsychological and Cognitive Issues in AgingEnvironments of CareSpirituality and End-of-Life CareConclusionWeb Resources