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