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Gerontology
GerontologicalNursing, EighthEdition
CharlotteEliopoulos, RN,MPH, PhD
978-1-4511-7277-5 • January2013 • Softbound • 7” x 10” • 576pp. •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 guidework
place decisions. With DocuCare availability, this new edition also
connects textbook resources with clinical and simulation setting via
supplementary resources.
Features
•
NEW! BringingResearch toLifeBoxes (EBPBoxes)
highlight
current research related to chapter topic and relatedbest practices.
•
NEW!
Practice realities translate chapter topic toa real life
scenario.
•
NEW!
Contentonempowering theolder adults anddiscussionof
gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgenderolder adults.
• Extensivediscussionon revisedappropriateuseand regulations
regarding chemical restraint.
• Enhanceddiscussionof end-of-lifedecisionmaking including
cultural considerations.
•
NursingDiagnosisHighlight
provides a casewithnursing careplan
steps that canbe implemented.
•
CaseStudy
with critical thinkingquestions related to chapter topic.
•
KeyConcepts
and
Points toPonder
helpguide students through
each chapter.
•
Terms toKnow
highlights the key terms for each chapter topic.
Table of Contents
Ch. 1:TheAging Population
Ch. 2:Theories of Aging
Ch. 3:Diversity
Ch. 4: LifeTransitions and Story
Ch. 5: CommonAgingChanges
Ch. 6:The Specialty ofGerontological
Nursing
Ch. 7:HolisticModel forGerontological
Nursing
Ch. 8: Legal Aspects ofGerontological
Nursing
Ch. 9: Ethical Aspects ofGerontological
Nursing
Ch. 10: Continuum of Care in
GerontologicalNursing
Ch. 11: Self-Care for theGerontological
Nurse
Ch. 12: Sexuality and Intimacy
Ch. 13: Spirituality
Ch. 14:Nutrition andHydration
Ch. 15: Rest and Sleep
Ch. 16: Comfort andPainManagement
Ch. 17: Safety
Ch. 18: SafeMedicationUse
Ch. 19: Respiration
Ch. 20: Circulation
Ch. 21:Digestion andBowel Elimination
Ch. 22:. UrinaryElimination
Ch. 23: Reproductive SystemHealth
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:MentalHealthDisorders
Ch. 33:Delirium andDementia
Ch. 34: Living inHarmonywithChronic
Conditions
Ch. 35: RehabilitativeCare
Ch. 36: AcuteCare
Ch. 37: Long-TermCare
Ch. 38: FamilyCare giving
Ch. 39: End-of-LifeCare