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Nursing Today: Transition and Trends 9e

Nursing Today: Transition and Trends 9e

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Ebersole Hess Gerontological Nursing 5e

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Discover a wellness-based, holistic approach to older adult care. Ebersole & Hess&apos Gerontological Nursing and Healthy Aging, 5th Edition is the only gerontological nursing text on the market that focuses on this thoughtful, organic method of care. Designed to facilitate healthy aging regardless of the situation or disease process, this text goes beyond simply tracking recommended treatments to addressing complications, alleviating discomfort, and helping older adults lead healthy lives. Featuring an updated four-color design, additional information on long-term care, evidence-based practice boxes, safety alerts, expanded tables, and careful attention to age, gender, and cultural differences, Ebersole & Hess&apos Gerontological Nursing and Healthy Aging is the most complete text on the market.

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Author Theris Touhy, Kathleen Jett
Table Of Content


Section 1: Foundations of Healthy Aging

1. Introduction to Healthy Aging
2. Cross-Cultural Caring and Aging
3. Biological Theories of Aging and Age-Related Physical Changes
4. Psychosocial, Spiritual, and Cognitive Aspects of Aging

Section 2: Foundations of Gerontological Nursing

5. Gerontological Nursing and Promotion of Healthy Aging
6. Gerontological Nursing Across the Continuum of Care
7. Economic and Legal Issues

Section 3: Fundamentals of Caring

8. Assessment and Documentation for Optimal Care
9. Safe Medication Use
10. Nutrition
11. Hydration and Oral Care
12. Elimination
13. Rest, Sleep, and Activity
14. Promoting Healthy Skin
15. Falls and Fall Risk Reduction
16. Promoting Safety

Section 4: Promoting Health in Chronic Illness

17. Living With Chronic Illness
18. Pain and Comfort
19. Diseases Affecting Vision and Hearing
20. Metabolic Disorders
21. Bone and Joint Problems
22. Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorders
23. Neurological Disorders
24. Mental Health

Section 5: Caring for Elders and Their Caregivers

25. Care of Individuals With Neurocognitive Disorders
26. Relationships, Roles, and Transitions
27. Caregiving
28. Loss, Death, and Palliative Care

Format 235 x 191 (7 1/2 x 9 1/4)
Page Count 430
Publish Date 21 Feb 2017
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