Gerontologic Nursing - E-Book

Prepare to compassionately care for the aging population with Gerontologic Nursing, 7th 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. A disorder-focused approach addresses nursing management and care coordination across health care delivery settings. This text emphasizes topics such as nutrition, chronic illness, emergency treatment, patient teaching, home care, and end-of-life care - and provides you with a solid foundation to meet the future challenges of providing nursing care for the vast and growing older adult population. - NEW! Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN)-style cases and questions are included in select clinical chapters. - NEW! Aging theory and nursing theory content promotes understanding of the relationship between theory and practice. - NEW! Cultural content integrated throughout the text facilitates culturally congruent care practices. - UPDATED! Completely revised chapters ensure content is relevant and practice-related for the gerontologic nurse. - Body system chapters include an overview of age-related changes in structure and function. - Current standards and guidelines are reflected throughout to ensure you are learning the most up-to-date information. - Essential nursing care guidelines are presented in each clinical chapter. - Psychologic and sociocultural issues and aspects of older adult care are integrated throughout the text. - Clinical judgment questions at the end of chapters challenge you to apply your knowledge and clinical judgment skills. - Helpful boxes throughout the text highlight key information, including: - Nursing Care Plan - Patient/Family Teaching - Health Promotion/Illness Prevention - Nutritional Considerations - Evidence-Based Practice - Emergency Treatment - Home Care - Key points and summary sections at the end of chapters reinforce the most important concepts and information. - One Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN)-style case/question added to each clinical chapter - Adding content on culturally congruent care to Socioeconomic and Environmental Influences chapter - Expanded content on Pressure InjuriesExpanded content on Infection & Inflammation