Covering both disorders and wellness, Gerontologic Nursing provides the essential information you need to provide the best nursing care to older adults. A body-system organization makes information easy to find, and discussions include health promotion, psychologic and sociocultural issues, and the common medical-surgical problems associated with aging adults. Written by expert educatorand clinician Sue Meiner, EdD, RN, CS, GNP, this book also emphasizes topics such as nutrition, chronic illness, emergency treatment, patient teaching, home care, and end-of-life care. INDICE: Part One: Introduction to Gerontologic Nursing1. Overview of Gerontologic Nursing2. Theories of Aging3. Legal and Ethical Issues4. Gerontologic AssessmentPart Two: Influences on Health and Illness5. Cultural Influences6. Family Influences7. Socioeconomic and Environmental Influences8. Health Promotion and Illness/Disability Prevention9. Health Care Delivery Settings and OlderAdultsPart Three: Wellness Issues10. Nutrition11. Sleep and Activity12. Safety13. Intimacy and Sexuality14. Mental HealthPart Four: Common Psychophysiologic Stressors15. Pain16. Infection17. Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation18. Substance Abuse19. Cancer20. Loss and End-of-Life IssuesPart Five: Diagnostic Studies and Pharmacologic Management21. Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests22. Pharmacologic ManagementPart Six: Nursing Care of Physiologic and Psychologic Disorders23. Cardiovascular Function24. Respiratory Function25. Endocrine Function26.Gastrointestinal Function27. Musculoskeletal Function28. Urinary Function29. Cognitive and Neurologic Function30. Integumentary Function31. Sensory Function
- ISBN: 978-0-323-06999-1
- Editorial: Mosby-Elsevier
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 704
- Fecha Publicación: 12/11/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés