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Gerontological Nursing, Eighth Edition Charlotte Eliopoulos, RN, MPH, PhD 978-1-4511-7277-5 • January 2013 • Softbound • 7” x 10” • 576 pp. • 41 Illus. • 151Tables

Eliopoulos provides students with the content they need, taking a holistic approach to Gerontological Nursing . Updated for currency, the text works to ensure students are prepared for their careers with new real world application and care competencies to help guide work place decisions. With DocuCare availability, this new edition also connects textbook resources with clinical and simulation setting via supplementary resources. Features • NEW! Bringing Research to Life Boxes (EBP Boxes) highlight current research related to chapter topic and related best practices. • NEW! Practice realities translate chapter topic to a real life scenario. • NEW! Content on empowering the older adults and discussion of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender older adults. • Extensive discussion on revised appropriate use and regulations regarding chemical restraint. • Enhanced discussion of end-of-life decision making including cultural considerations. • Nursing Diagnosis Highlight provides a case with nursing care plan steps that can be implemented. • Case Study with critical thinking questions related to chapter topic. • Key Concepts and Points to Ponder help guide students through each chapter. • Terms to Know highlights the key terms for each chapter topic.

Table of Contents Ch. 1: The Aging Population Ch. 2: Theories of Aging Ch. 3: Diversity

Ch. 4: Life Transitions and Story Ch. 5: Common Aging Changes Ch. 6: The Specialty of Gerontological Nursing Ch. 7: Holistic Model for Gerontological Nursing Ch. 8: Legal Aspects of Gerontological Nursing Ch. 9: Ethical Aspects of Gerontological Nursing Ch. 10: Continuum of Care in Gerontological Nursing Ch. 11: Self-Care for the Gerontological Nurse Ch. 12: Sexuality and Intimacy Ch. 13: Spirituality Ch. 14: Nutrition and Hydration Ch. 15: Rest and Sleep Ch. 16: Comfort and Pain Management Ch. 17: Safety Ch. 18: Safe Medication Use Ch. 19: Respiration Ch. 20: Circulation Ch. 21: Digestion and Bowel Elimination Ch. 22:. Urinary Elimination Ch. 23: Reproductive System Health Ch. 24: Movement Ch. 25: Neurologic Function Ch. 26: Sensation Ch. 27: Endocrine Function Ch. 28: Integumentary Function Ch. 29: Immune Function Ch. 30: Infections Ch. 31: Cancer Ch. 32: Mental Health Disorders Ch. 33: Delirium and Dementia Ch. 34: Living in Harmony with Chronic Conditions Ch. 35: Rehabilitative Care Ch. 36: Acute Care

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Ch. 37: Long-Term Care Ch. 38: Family Care giving Ch. 39: End-of-Life Care