Ebersole and Hess' gerontological nursing and healthy aging

With a strong focus on health and wellness, this gerontological nursing text offers you a holistic perspective to caring for older adults. Designed to facilitate the healthiest adaptation possible, this text identifies potential problems that may occur and the means to address complications, alleviate discomfort, and help older adults lead healthy lives. Disease processes are discussed in the context of healthy adaptation, nursing support, and nursing responsibilities to help you gain an understanding of your clients' experience. INDICE: Section 1: Foundations of Healthy Aging1. Introduction to Healthy Aging2. Gerontological Nursing History, Education, and Roles3. Communicating with Elders4. Culture and Aging5. Documentation for Optimal CareSection 2: Changes of Aging6. Theories and Physical Changes of Aging7. Social, Psychological,Spiritual, and Cognitive Aspects of Aging8. Nutritional Needs 9. Fluids and Continence10. Rest, Sleep, and Activity 11. Promoting Healthy Skin and Feet 12.Maintaining Mobility and Environmental Safety13. Assessment Tools in Gerontological Nursing14. Safe Medication Use for Older AdultsSection 3: Coping with Chronic Disorders in Late life15. Living with Chronic Illness16. Pain and Comfort17. Diabetes Mellitus 18. Bone and Joint Problems19. Diseases Affecting Vision and Hearing20. Cardiac and Respiratory Disorders21. Cognitive Impairment Section 4: Caring for Elders and Their Caregivers22. Economic and Legal Issues 23. Relationships, Roles, and Transitions24. Mental Health and Wellness in LateLife25. Loss, Grief, Dying, and Death in Late Life26. Care Across the Continuum

• ISBN: 978-0-323-05701-1
• Editorial: Mosby
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 608
• Fecha Publicación: 24/04/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Desconocido