Gerontological Nursing is a comprehensive, research-based guide to the nursing care of older adults. It addresses normal and pathophysiological changes of aging, as well as psychosocial, cultural and public health influences. With a focus on “adding life to years,” not just extending life, the text explores evidence and best practices that promote safe and effective assessment, diagnosis and outcomes.
The 4th Edition provides new evidence and standards affecting the care of aging populations. New practice opportunities help students respond to complex patient-care scenarios and prepare for success on the NCLEX-RN® exam.
Features –
1. Normal changes and common diseases (acute and chronic) of aging are covered in clinical chapters, as a basis for nursing assessment and care.
2. Complementary and alternative therapies, and how they interact with more traditional therapies, are another point of focus.
3. Best Practices feature presents an assessment instrument, protocol or nursing intervention identified as the best course of care for an older patient with a given health problem.
4. Ethical Dilemma critical-thinking questions now follow case studies to help students apply clinical reasoning to the scenarios they may encounter in the care of older patients.
5. American Geriatrics Society Beers Criteria for potentially inappropriate medication use in older adults, plus related guidelines, are covered in a new appendix.
Excellent Pedagogy –
1. Nursing care plans
2. Case studies
3. Evidence-based practice guidelines
4. Patient-family teaching guidelines
5. Healthy-Aging Tips
6. NCLEX®-style multiple-choice review questions
About the Author -
Patricia A. Tabloski Boston College, School of Nursing
About The Publisher -
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Book Contents -
Part 1: Foundations of Nursing Practice –
1. Principles of Gerontology 2. Contemporary Gerontological Nursing 3. Principles of Geriatrics
Part 2: Challenges of Aging and the Cornerstones of Excellence in Nursing Care –
4. Cultural Diversity 5. Nutrition and Aging 6. Pharmacology and Older Adults 7. Psychological and Cognitive Function 8. Sleep and the Older Adult 9. Pain Management 10. Violence and Elder Mistreatment 11. Care at the End of Life
Part 3: Physiological Basis of Practice –
12. The Integument 13. The Mouth and Oral Cavity 14. Sensation: Hearing, Vision, Taste, Touch, and Smell 15. The Cardiovascular System 16. The Respiratory System 17. The Genitourinary and Renal Systems 18. The Musculoskeletal System 19. The Endocrine System 20. The Gastrointestinal System 21. The Hematologic System 22. The Neurologic System 23. The Immune System 24. Caring for Frail Older Adults with Comorbidities
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