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LWW Gerontological Nursing by Eliopoulos
The new edition of "Gerontological Nursing" changes the focus of materials from a nurse-centered approach, to a focus on elder-centered care, which highlights how to promote the type of high-quality life that older adults desire and need. In color for the first time, "Gerontological Nursing" includes such features as: key concept boxes, points to ponder boxes, critical thinking exercises, and sample care plans._x000D_ _x000D_
UNIT I Understanding the Aging Experience The Aging Population 3 Theories of Aging 13 Diversity 23 Life Transitions and Story 35 Common Aging Changes 51 UNIT II Foundations Of Gerontological Nursing The Specialty of Gerontological Nursing 73 Holistic Model for Gerontological Care 85 Legal Aspects of Gerontological Nursing 103 Ethics of Caring 115 Gerontological Nursing Practice Settings 123 Self-Care for the Gerontological Nurse 139 UNIT III Fostering Connection and Gratification Connecting With Self 149 Connecting With Others 161 Spirituality 175 UNIT IV Facilitating Physiological Balance Respiration and Circulation 187 Nutrition and Hydration 193 Elimination 207 Movement 215 Rest 229 Comfort 239 Immunity 249 Risk Reduction 255 UNIT V Selected Health Conditions Infections 279 Cardiovascular Conditions 289 Respiratory Conditions 313 Gastrointestinal Conditions 325 Musculoskeletal Conditions 339 Genitourinary Conditions 357 Neurologic Conditions 373 Sensory De.cits 385 Dermatologic Conditions 403 Metabolic and Endocrine Conditions 413 Cancer 425 Conditions Affecting Mood and Cognition 437 UNIT VI Gerontological Care Issues Safe Medication Use 467 Living in Harmony With Chronic Conditions 479 Rehabilitative Care 493 Acute Care 513 Nursing in Long-Term Care Facilities 527 Family Caregiving 541 End of Life Care 553 Challenges of the Future 569 Index 575_x000D_