Gerontologic nursing. ([2013?])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: [edited by] Sue E. Meiner.
• Editors: Meiner, Sue
• Other Names: NursingConsult (Online service)
• Contents: Part 1. Introduction to gerontologic nursing. Overview of gerontologic nursing -- Theories of aging -- Legal and ethical issues -- Gerontologic assessment. Part 2. Influences on health and illness. Cultural influences -- Family influences -- Socioeconomic and environmental influences -- Health promotion and illness/disability prevention -- Health care delivery settings and older adults. Part 3. Wellness issues. Nutrition -- Sleep and activity -- Safety -- Intimacy and sexuality -- Mental health. Part 4. Common psychophysiologic stressors. Pain -- Infection -- Chronic illness and rehabilitation -- Substance abuse -- Cancer -- Loss and end-of-life issues. Part 5. Diagnostic studies and pharmacologic management. Laboratory and diagnostic tests -- Pharmacologic management. Part 6. Nursing care of physiologic and psychologic disorders. Cardiovascular function -- Respiratory function -- Endocrine function -- Gastrointestinal function -- Musculoskeletal function -- Urinary function -- Cognitive and neurologic function -- Integumentary function -- Sensory function.
• Edition: Fourth edition
• Publisher Details: St. Louis, Missouri : Mosby
• Publication Date: 2013
• Copyright Date: 2011
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations
• Subjects: 618.970231; Geriatric nursing; Aged -- psychology; Geriatric Nursing; Aged; Chronic Disease -- nursing; Long-Term Care; Geriatric nursing; Soins infirmiers en gériatrie; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780323266277; 0323266274
• Related ISBNs: 9780323069991; 0323069991
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.