Gerontologic nursing. ([2015])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Sue E. Meiner, EdD, APRN, BC-GNP, President, Consultant on Health Issues, Inc., McKinney, Texas, formerly ; Nurse Practitioner in Private Practice, Las Vegas, Nevada and Assistant Professor, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada.
• Editors: Meiner, Sue
• Contents: Part. 1. Introduction to gerontologic nursing. 1. Overview of gerontologic nursing ; 2. Theories of aging ; 3. Legal and ethical issues ; 4. Gerontologic assessment -- Part. 2. Influences on health and illness. 5. Cultural influences ; 6. Family influences ; 7. Socioeconomic and environmental influences ; 8. Health promotion and illness/disability prevention ; 9. Health care delivery settings and older adults -- Part. 3. Wellness issues. 10. Nutrition ; 11. Sleep and activity ; 12. Safety ; 13. Sexuality and aging -- Part. 4. Common psychophysiologic stressors. 14. Pain ; 15. Infection ; 16. Chronic illness and rehabilitation ; 17. Cancer ; 18. Loss and end-of-life issues -- Part. 5. Diagnostic studies and pharmacologic management. 19. Laboratory and diagnostic tests ; 20. Pharmacologic management -- Part. 6. Nursing care of physiologic and psychologic disorders. 21. Cardiovascular function ; 22. Respiratory function ; 23. Endocrine function ; 24. Gastrointestinal function ; 25. Musculoskeletal function ; 26. Urinary function ; 27. Cognitive and neurologic function ; 28. Integumentary function ; 29. Sensory function.
• Edition: Fifth edition
• Publisher Details: Maryland Heights, Missouri : Elsevier
• Publication Date: 2015
• Copyright Date: 2015
• Extent: 1 online resource (xxiii, 680 pages), color illustrations, color map
• Subjects: 618.97/0231; Geriatric nursing; Geriatric nursing; Geriatric Nursing; Aged -- psychology; Chronic Disease -- nursing; Long-Term Care; Terminal Care
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780323293792; 0323293794
• Related ISBNs: 9780323266024; 0323266029
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on print version record.
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