By Sue E. Meiner, EdD, APRN, BC-GNP and Jennifer J. Yeager, PhD, RN, APRN
Copyright Year
2022
Edition Number
6
Format
Book
Trim
276 x 216 (8 1/2 x 10 7/8)
Illustrations
Approx. 120 illustrations (120 in full color)
Imprint
Mosby
Page Count
672
Publication Date
9 Aug 2021
Stock Status
IN STOCK
Book Description
Compassionately care for the aging population with Gerontologic Nursing, 6th Edition, uniquely known for its comprehensive coverage of the most common medical-surgical problems associated with older adults. Organized by body system for easy retrieval of information, it delves into health promotion and both basic and complex gerontologic concepts and issues. This disorder-focused gerontologic nursing text features an enhanced focus on nursing management and care coordination across health care delivery settings. It emphasizes topics such as nutrition, chronic illness, emergency treatment, patient teaching, home care, and end-of-life care ? and includes the latest guidelines for mammograms, colonoscopies, pneumonia, and shingles vaccinations. With the addition of new nursing theories, this edition offers a valuable framework for gerontologic care.
New to this edition
EXPANDED! Increased focus on nursing management and care coordination
across health care delivery settings.
NEW! New nursing theories in chapter 2 provide a framework for gerontologic care.
UPDATED! Up-to-date guidelines for mammograms, colonoscopies, pneumonia, and shingles vaccinations.
UPDATED! Fall prevention updates help you better protect your patients.
UPDATED! Updates on the challenges of caring for older adults with cognitive disorders ensure you are prepared.
UPDATED! Updated chapters throughout reflect the current evidence to guide practice.
Key Features
Overview of age-related changes in structure and function
included in all body system chapters.
The most current standards and guidelines keep you in the know.
Psychologic and sociocultural issues and aspects of older adult care integrated throughout the text.
Critical thinking questions included at end of chapters.
UNIQUE! Patient/Family Teaching boxes emphasize key aspects of practice and teaching for self-care.
Health Promotion/Illness Prevention boxes provide tips to promote leading a healthy life.
UNIQUE! Nutritional Consideration boxes demonstrate special nutritional needs and concerns facing the aging population.
Evidence-Based Practice boxes pull the critical evidence-based information contained in the text into boxes for easy access and identification.
Cultural Awareness boxes highlightdifferences in howkey concepts are understood or practiced in various cultures.
Home Care boxes highlight tips to promote practical, effective home care for the older adult.
Key Points at end of chapters summarize the important concepts discussed in the chapter.
Author Information
By Sue E. Meiner, EdD, APRN, BC-GNP, President Consultant on Health Issues, Inc. McKinney, Texas Formerly Nurse Practitioner in Private Practice Las Vegas, Nevada Assistant Professor University of Nevada, Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nevada and Jennifer J. Yeager, PhD, RN, APRN , Assistant Professor,Director of the Graduate Nursing Program and RN-BSN Liaison,Tarleton State University, Member of The Texas A&M University System,Stephenville, Texas
Book Contents
Part I: Introduction to Gerontologic Nursing 1. Overview of Gerontologic Nursing 2. Theories Related to Care of the Older Adult 3. Legal and Ethical Issues 4. Assessment of the Older Adult Part II: Influences on Health and Illness 5. Cultural Influences 6. Family Influences 7. Socioeconomic and Environmental Influences 8. Health Promotion and Illness/Disability Prevention Part III: Influences on Quality of Life 9. Nutrition 10. Sleep and Activity 11. Safety 12. Sexuality and Aging 13. Pain 14. Infection and Inflammation Part IV: Diagnostic Studies and Pharmacologic Management 15. Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests 16. Drugs and Aging Part V: Nursing Care of Physiologic and Psychologic Disorders 17. Integumentary Function 18. Sensory Function 19. Cardiovascular Function 20. Respiratory Function 21. Gastrointestinal Function 22. Urinary Function 23. Musculoskeletal Function 24. Cognitive and Neurologic Function 25. Endocrine Function Part VI: Health Care Transitions 26. Health Care Delivery Settings and Older Adults 27. Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation 28. Cancer 29. Loss and End-of-Life Issues
