Eliopoulos, Charlotte. <br/><br/>
Gerontological nursing / 
Charlotte Eliopoulos. 
 - 6th edition. 
 - Philadelphia :  Lippincott Williams & Wilkins,  c2005. 
 - xix, 601 p. :  col. ill. ;  24 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Contents;<br/><br/>Unit I: Understanding the ageing experience <br/>1. The aging population <br/>2. Theories of aging <br/>3. Diversity <br/>4. Life transitions and story <br/>5. Common aging changes <br/><br/>Unit II: Foundations of gerontological nursing <br/>6. The specialty of gerontological nursing <br/>7. Holistic model for gerontological care <br/>8. Legal aspects of gerontological nursing <br/>9. Ethics of caring <br/>10. Gerontological nursing practice settings <br/>11. Self-care for the gerontological nurse <br/><br/>Unit III: Fostering connection and gratification <br/>12. Connecting with self <br/>13. Connecting with others <br/>14. Spirituality <br/><br/><br/>Unit IV: Facilitating physiological balance <br/>15. Respiration and circulation <br/>16. Nutrition and hydration <br/>17. Elimination <br/>18. Movement <br/>19. Rest <br/>20. Comfort <br/>21. Immunity <br/>22. Risk reduction <br/><br/>Unit V: Selected health conditions <br/>23. Infections <br/>24. Cardiovascular conditions <br/>25. Respiratory conditions <br/>26. Gastrointestinal conditions <br/>27. Musculoskeletal conditions <br/>28. Genitourinary conditions <br/>29. Neurologic conditions <br/>30. Sensory deficits <br/>etc.<br/><br/>Unit VI: Gerontological care issues <br/>35. Safe medication use <br/>36. Living in harmony with chronic conditions <br/>37. Rehabilitative care <br/>38. Acute care <br/>39. Nursing in long-term care facilities <br/>40. Family caregiving <br/>etc.<br/><br/><br/><br/> 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780781744287 0781744288  
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2003026731 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Geriatric nursing.
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>WY 152 E42g 2006