Nursing for wellness in older adults : theory and practice /
Carol A. Miller.
- 4th edition
- Philadelphia : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, c2004.
- xxi, 666 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Part 1. Older Adults: An Introduction Chapter. 1. The continuum of older adulthood Chapter. 2. Older adults in families, communities, and the world Chapter. 3. The phenomenon of aging
Part 2. Gerontological Nursing Chapter. 4. Gerontological nursing and health promotion Chapter. 5. Gerontological nursing and the continuum of care for older adults Chapter. 6. Legal and ethical concerns
Part 3. Psychosocial Aspects of Function Chapter. 7. Cognitive function Chapter. 8. Psychosocial function Chapter. 9. Communication and transcultural nursing care Chapter. 10. Psychosocial assessment
Part 4. Physiologic Aspects of Function Chapter. 11. Overall functional assessment Chapter. 12. Hearing Chapter. 13. Vision Chapter. 14. Digestion and nutrition Chapter. 15. Urinary function Chapter. 16. Cardiovascular function Chapter. 17. Respiratory function Chapter. 18. Mobility and safety Chapter. 19. Skin Chapter. 20. Sleep and rest Chapter. 21. Thermoregulation Chapter. 22. Sexual function
Part 5. Medication Management Chapter. 23. Medications and the older adult
Part 6. Impaired Psychosocial Function in Older Adult Chapter. 24. Impaired cognitive function: delirium and dementia Chapter. 25. Impaired affective function depression Chapter. 26. Elder abuse and neglect.