Nursing for wellness in older adults : theory and practice / Carol A. Miller.

Author/creator Miller, Carol A.
Other author Miller, Carol A.
Format Book
Edition4th ed.
Publication InfoPhiladelphia : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, ©2004.
Descriptionxxi, 666 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Subjects

Contents Ch. 1. The continuum of older adulthood -- Ch. 2. Older adults in families, communities, and the world -- Ch. 3. The phenomenon of aging -- Ch. 4. Gerontological nursing and health promotion -- Ch. 5. Gerontological nursing and the continuum of care for older adults -- Ch. 6. Legal and ethical concerns -- Ch. 7. Cognitive function -- Ch. 8. Psychosocial function -- Ch. 9. Communication and transcultural nursing care -- Ch. 10. Psychosocial assessment -- Ch. 11. Overall functional assessment -- Ch. 12. Hearing -- Ch. 13. Vision -- Ch. 14. Digestion and nutrition -- Ch. 15. Urinary function -- Ch. 16. Cardiovascular function -- Ch. 17. Respiratory function -- Ch. 18. Mobility and safety -- Ch. 19. Skin -- Ch. 20. Sleep and rest -- Ch. 21. Thermoregulation -- Ch. 22. Sexual function -- Ch. 23. Medications and the older adult -- Ch. 24. Impaired cognitive function: delirium and dementia -- Ch. 25. Impaired affective function depression -- Ch. 26. Elder abuse and neglect.
General noteRevision of: Nursing care of older adults. 3rd ed. c1999.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN2003058816
ISBN0781738083 (hc : alk. paper) :

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Laupus Books - Stacks WY 152 M647N 2004 ✔ Available Place Hold