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Gerontological nursing
7th ed.
Charlotte Eliopoulos.

Published 2010 by Wollters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins in Philadelphia .
Written in English.

Table of Contents

Understanding the aging experience.
Aging population
Theories of aging
Diversity
Life transitions and story
Common aging changes
Foundations of gerontological nursing.
Specialty of gerontological nursing
Holistic model for gerontological nursing
Legal aspects of gerontological nursing
Ethical aspects of gerontological nursing
Continuum of care in gerontological nursing
Self-care for the gerontological nurse
Fostering connection and gratification.
Sexuality and intimacy
Spirituality
General care concerns.
Nutrition and hydration
Rest and sleep
Comfort and pain management
Safety
Safe medication use
Facilitating physiological balance.
Respiration
Circulation
Digestion and bowel elimination
Urinary elimination
Reproductive system health
Movement
Neurologic function
Sensation
Endocrine function
Integumentary function
Immune function
Multisystemic disorders.
Infections
Cancer
Mental health disorders
Delirium and dementia
Gerontological care issues.
Living in harmony with chronic conditions
Rehabilitative care
Acute care
Long-term care
Family caregiving
End-of-life care

Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class 618.97/0231
Library of Congress RC954 .E44 2010

The Physical Object

Format Paperback
Pagination xxiii, 520 p.
Number of pages 544
Dimensions 26 x x centimeters

ID Numbers

Open Library OL22666109M
ISBN 10 0781753449
ISBN 13 9780781753449
LC Control Number 2008046749
Library Thing 3722409
Goodreads 6821443

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August 31, 2012 Edited by 158.158.240.230 Added new cover
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August 30, 2012 Edited by menolly42 Added new cover
December 11, 2008 Created by ImportBot Initial record created, from Library of Congress MARC record.