Burke, Mary M.

Gerontologic nursing : care of the frail elderly / Mary M. Burke, Mary B. Walsh. - St. Louis : Mosby-Year Book, c1992. - xiii, 524 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

1.Frail elderly population / Mary B. Walsh
2.Gerontologic nursing / Mary B. Walsh
3.Theories of aging / Mary B. Walsh
4.Sensation / Mary M. Burke
5.Sexuality / Carol Knowlton, Mary M. Burke
6.Integument / Sheila Sparks
7.Regulation : endocrine, temperature, and infection / Mary M. Burke, Mary B. Walsh
8.Cardiovascular function / Jean Johnson, Kathleen Adams, Mary Beth Bigely
9.Respiration / Helen Roach, Catherine Swanson
10.Mobility / Mary M. Burke
11.Nutrition and digestive function / Kyriake Valassi, Helene M. Clark
12.Urinary elimination / B. Joan McDowell, Kathryn L. Burgio
13.Sleep / Helene M. Clark
14.Cognition / Patricia Stockton, Mary M. Burke
15.Safety : injuries and adverse drug reactions / Mary M. Burke
16.Loss, bereavement, and care of the dying person / Janice C. Hallal, Mary B. Walsh
17.Legal perspectives / Mary M. Burke, Mary B. Walsh
18. Future perspectives



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Geriatric nursing.
Frail elderly--Medical care.
Frail Elderly.
Geriatric Nursing.
Nursing Care--in old age.

WY 152 B959g 1992