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Author:

Eliopoulos, Charlotte.

Title:

Gerontological nursing / Charlotte Eliopoulos.

Edition:

5th ed.

Publisher:

Lippincott,

Copyright Date:

c2001

Description:

xvii, 493 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cm.

Subject:

Geriatric nursing.
Geriatric Nursing.
Verpleegkunde.
Gerontologie.
Soins infirmiers en gérontologie.
Soins infirmiers en gériatrie.
Gérontologie.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

1. Framework for gerontological nursing -- 2. Facts about the aging population -- 3. Theories of aging -- 4. Cultural diversity -- 5. Life transitions -- 6. Common aging changes -- 7. Facilitating health, wellness, and self-care -- 8. Ventilation and circulation -- 9. Nutrition -- 10. Excretion -- 11. Activity and exercise -- 12. Sleep and rest -- 13. Solitude and connection -- 14. Safety -- 15. Environmental considerations -- 16. Sexuality and intimacy -- 17. Safe medication use -- 18. Immunity and infectious diseases -- 19. Cardiovascular conditions -- 20. Respiratory conditions -- 21. Gastrointestinal conditions -- 22. Musculoskeletal conditions -- 23. Genitourinary conditions -- 24. Neurologic conditions -- 25. Sensory deficits -- 26. Dermatologic conditions -- 27. Metabolic and endocrine conditions -- 28. Conditions affecting mood and cognition -- 29. Living in harmony with chronic conditions -- 30. Rehabilitative care -- 31. Acute conditions -- 32. Nursing in long-term care facilities -- 33. Family caregiving -- 34. Death and dying -- 35. Legal aspects of gerontological nursing -- 36. Ethics of caring -- 37. The continuum of services -- 38. Challenges of the future

ISBN:

9780781723626 (pbk.)
0781723620 (pbk.)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)44678631

LCCN:

00061150

Locations:

O4AX446 -- Chadwick Library

6AAX145 -- Carroll Campus Library (Carroll)

W7AX771 -- Urban Campus (Des Moines)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

PWAX296 -- Southeastern Community College - West Burlington - Yohe Memorial Library (West Burlington)