Gerontological nursing / Charlotte Eliopoulos.
| Author/creator | Eliopoulos, Charlotte |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 6th ed. |
| Publication Info | Philadelphia : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, ©2005. |
| Description | xix, 601 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The aging population -- Theories of aging -- Diversity -- Life transitions and story -- Common aging changes -- The specialty of gerontological nursing -- Holistic model for gerontological care -- Legal aspects of gerontological nursing -- Ethics of caring -- Gerontological nursing practice settings -- Self-care for the gerontological nurse -- Connecting with self -- Connecting with others -- Spirituality -- Respiration and circulation -- Nutrition and hydration -- Elimination -- Movement -- Rest -- Comfort -- Immunity -- Risk reduction -- Infections -- Cardiovascular conditions -- Respiratory conditions -- Gastrointestinal conditions -- Musculoskeletal conditions -- Genitourinary conditions -- Neurologic conditions -- Sensory deficits -- Dermatologic conditions -- Metabolic and endocrine conditions -- Cancer -- Conditions affecting mood and cognition -- Safe medication use -- Living in harmony with chronic conditions -- Rehabilitative care -- Acute care -- Nursing in long-term care facilities -- Family caregiving -- End of life care -- Challenges of the future. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2003026731 |
| ISBN | 0781744288 : |