Gerontologic Nursing

Prepare to compassionately care for the aging population with Gerontologic Nursing, 7th Edition, 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.

• NEW Next Generation NCLEX^(R) (NGN)-style cases and questions are included in select clinical chapters.
• NEW Aging theory and nursing theory content promotes understanding of the relationship between theory and practice.
• NEW Cultural content integrated throughout the text facilitates culturally congruent care practices.
• UPDATED Completely revised chapters ensure content is relevant and practice-related for the gerontologic nurse.
• Body system chapters include an overview of age-related changes in structure and function.
• Current standards and guidelines are reflected throughout to ensure you are learning the most up-to-date information.
• Essential nursing care guidelines are presented in each clinical chapter.
• Psychologic and sociocultural issues and aspects of older adult care are integrated throughout the text.
• Clinical judgment questions at the end of chapters challenge you to apply your knowledge and clinical judgment skills.
• Helpful boxes throughout the text highlight key information, including:
  • Nursing Care Plan
  • Patient/Family Teaching
  • Health Promotion/Illness Prevention
  • Nutritional Considerations
  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Emergency Treatment
  • Home Care
• Key points and summary sections at the end of chapters reinforce the most important concepts and information.

• One Next Generation NCLEX(R) (NGN)-style case/question added to each clinical chapter
• Adding content on culturally congruent care to Socioeconomic and Environmental Influences chapter
• Expanded content on Pressure Injuries

Expanded content on Infection & Inflammation