Gerontological nursing : promoting successful aging with older adults / [edited by] Mickey Stanley, Kathryn A. Blair, Patricia Gauntlett Beare.
| Other author | Stanley, Mickey. |
| Other author | Blair, Kathryn A. |
| Other author | Beare, Patricia Gauntlett. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 3rd ed. |
| Publication Info | Philadelphia : F.A. Davis Co., ©2005. |
| Description | xv, 387 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Promoting health through public policy and standards of care -- Theories of aging -- Mental health wellness -- Cultural dimensions -- Legal issues affecting older adults -- Ethical issues -- Health teaching and compliance -- Pharmacology and older adults -- Settings of care -- Normal aging and physical assessment -- The aging sensory system -- The aging integumentary system -- The aging musculoskeletal system -- The aging neurological system -- The aging cardiovascular system -- The aging pulmonary system -- The aging endocrine system -- The aging genitourinary system -- The aging gastrointestinal system and nutrition -- Immobility and activity intolerance in older adults -- Assessment and prevention of falls -- Pain management in older adults -- Cancer in older adults -- HIV disease in older adults -- Developmental tasks and development in later years of life -- Family dynamics -- Elder mistreatment -- Depression, alcoholism, and suicide -- Spirituality in older adults -- Sexuality in older adults -- End-of-life and palliative care -- Sleep disturbances -- Acute confusion -- Dementia in older adults -- Future of gerontological nursing. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2004014154 |
| ISBN | 080361165X : |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laupus | Books - Stacks | WY 152 G3771 2005 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |