Nursing for wellness in older adults : theory and practice / Carol A. Miller.
| Author/creator | Miller, Carol A. |
| Other author | Miller, Carol A. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 4th ed. |
| Publication Info | Philadelphia : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, ©2004. |
| Description | xxi, 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 note | Revision of: Nursing care of older adults. 3rd ed. c1999. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2003058816 |
| ISBN | 0781738083 (hc : alk. paper) : |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Laupus | Books - Stacks | WY 152 M647N 2004 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |