Gerontologic Nursing

Prepare to compassionately care for the aging population with <b>Gerontologic Nursing, 7th Edition</b>, uniquely known for its comprehensive coverage of the most common medical-surgical problems associated with older adults. Organized by body system for easy retrieval of information, it delves into health promotion and both basic and complex gerontologic concepts and issues. A disorder-focused approach addresses nursing management and care coordination across health care delivery settings. This text emphasizes topics such as nutrition, chronic illness, emergency treatment, patient teaching, home care, and end-of-life care - and provides you with a solid foundation to meet the future challenges of providing nursing care for the vast and growing older adult population. <ul> <li><b>NEW! Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN)-style cases and questions</b> are included in select clinical chapters</li> <li><b>NEW! Aging theory and nursing theory content</b> promotes understanding of the relationship between theory and practice</li> <li><b>NEW! Cultural content</b> integrated throughout the text facilitates culturally congruent care practices</li> <li><b>UPDATED! Completely revised chapters</b> ensure content is relevant and practice-related for the gerontologic nurse</li> <li><b>Body system chapters</b> include an overview of age-related changes in structure and function</li> <li><b>Current standards and guidelines</b> are reflected throughout to ensure you are learning the most up-to-date information</li> <li><b>Essential nursing care guidelines</b> are presented in each clinical chapter</li> <li><b>Psychologic and sociocultural issues and aspects of older adult care</b> are integrated throughout the text</li> <li><b>Clinical judgment questions</b> at the end of chapters challenge you to apply your knowledge and clinical judgment skills</li> <li><b>Helpful boxes</b> throughout the text highlight key information, including: <ul> <li><i>Nursing Care Plan</i></li> <li><i>Patient/Family Teaching</i></li> <li><i>Health Promotion/Illness Prevention</i></li> <li><i>Nutritional Considerations</i></li> <li><i>Evidence-Based Practice</i></li> <li><i>Emergency Treatment</i></li> <li><i>Home Care</i></li> </ul> </li> <li><b>Key points and summary sections</b> at the end of chapters reinforce the most important concepts and information</li> </ul> <ul> <li>One Next Generation NCLEX<b>®</b> (NGN)-style case/question added to each clinical chapter</li> <li>Adding content on culturally congruent care to Socioeconomic and Environmental Influences chapter</li> <li>Expanded content on Pressure Injuries</li> </ul> <p>Expanded content on Infection & Inflammation</p>