Gerontological Nursing: Competencies for Care
Gerontological Nursing: Competencies for Care, Second Edition is a comprehensive and student-accessible text that offers a holistic and inter-disciplinary approach to caring for the elderly. The framework for the text is built around the Core Competencies set forth by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and the John A. Hartford Foundation Institute for Geriatric Nursing. Building upon their knowledge in prior medical surgical courses, this text gives students the skills and...
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Gerontological Nursing: Competencies for Care, Second Edition is a comprehensive and student-accessible text that offers a holistic and inter-disciplinary approach to caring for the elderly. The framework for the text is built around the Core Competencies set forth by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and the John A. Hartford Foundation Institute for Geriatric Nursing. Building upon their knowledge in prior medical surgical courses, this text gives students the skills and theory needed to provide outstanding care for the growing elderly population. This innovative text is the first of its kind to have over 40 contributing authors from many different disciplines. Some of the key features of the text include chapter outlines, learning objectives, discussion questions, personal reflection boxes, case studies and more! New to the Second Edition of this Best-Selling Text:• New chapter on promoting healthy aging. • New chapter on managing dementia. • New notable quotes throughout the book. • Updated to include more comprehensive and current coverage of key topics such as leadership and end of life care. Complete Companion Website providing students and instructors with a vast array of resources to support the text!
Ch. 1Introduction to gerontological nursing5Ch. 2The aging population29Ch. 3Theories of aging57Ch. 4Aging changes that affect communication87Ch. 5Therapeutic communication with older adults121Ch. 6Review of the aging of physiological systems143Ch. 7Assessment of the older adult265Ch. 8Medications and laboratory values293Ch. 9Changes that affect independence in later life321Ch. 10Identifying and preventing common risk factors in the elderly357Ch. 11Management of common illnesses, diseases, and health conditions391Ch. 12Management of common problems475Ch. 13Using assistive technology to promote quality of life for older adults563Ch. 14Ethical/legal principles and issues589Ch. 15Appreciating diversity and enhancing intimacy619Ch. 16Global models of health care647Ch. 17The interdisciplinary team669Ch. 18Alternative health modalities683Ch. 19Promoting quality of life703Ch. 20Teaching older adults and their families735Ch. 21The gerontological nurse as manager and leader753Ch. 22End-of-life care779Ch. 23Future trends in gerontological nursing815
