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Meiner, Sue E.

Gerontologic nursing / Sue E. Meiner, Annette G. Lueckenotte. - 3rd edition - St. Louis : Mosby, c2006. - xxxiv, 775 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

Part one: Introduction to Gerontologic Nursing
Chapter. 1. Overview of gerontologic nursing
Chapter. 2. Theories of aging
Chapter. 3. Legal and ethical issues
Chapter. 4. Gerontologic assessment

Part two: Influences on health and illness
Chapter. 5. Cultural influences
Chapter. 6. Family influences
Chapter. 7. Socioeconomic and environmental influences
Chapter. 8. Health promotion and illness/Disability
Chapter 9. Health Care Delivery settings and older adults

Part three: Wellness Issues
Chapter. 10. Nutrition
Chapter. 11. Sleep and activity
Chapter. 12. Safety
Chapter. 13. Intimacy and sexuality
Chapter. 14. Mental health

Part four: Common Psychophysiologic stressors
Chapter. 15. Pain
Chapter. 16. Infection
Chapter. 17. Chronic illness and rehabilitation
Chapter. 18. Loss, dying, and death
Chapter. 19. Cancer
Chapter. 20. Loss and end of life issues

Part five: Diagnosis studies and pharmacologic management
Chapter. 21 Laboratory and diagnostic tests
Chapter. 22. Pharmacologic management

Part six: Nursing care of physiologic and psychologic disorders
Chapter. 23. Cardiovascular function
Chapter. 24. Respiratory function
Chapter. 25. Endocrine function
Chapter. 26. Gastrointestinal function
Chapter. 27. Musculoskeletal function
Chapter. 28. Urinary function
Chapter. 29. Cognitive and neurologic function
Chapter. 30. Integumentary function
Chapter. 31. Sensory function



ISBN: 0323031463 9780323031462

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Geriatric nursing.
Geriatric Nursing.
Aged--psychology.
Long-Term Care--in old age.

Dewey Class. No.: WY 152 M514a 2006