The aging population -- Theories of aging -- Diversity -- Life transitions and story -- Common aging changes -- The specialty of gerontological nursing -- Holistic model for gerontological care -- Legal aspects of gerontological nursing -- Ethics of caring -- Gerontological nursing practice settings -- Self-care for the gerontological nurse -- Connecting with self -- Connecting with others -- Spirituality -- Respiration and circulation -- Nutrition and hydration -- Elimination -- Movement -- Rest -- Comfort -- Immunity -- Risk reduction -- Infections -- Cardiovascular conditions -- Respiratory conditions -- Gastrointestinal conditions -- Musculoskeletal conditions -- Genitourinary conditions -- Neurologic conditions -- Sensory deficits -- Dermatologic conditions -- Metabolic and endocrine conditions -- Cancer -- Conditions affecting mood and cognition -- Safe medication use -- Living in harmony with chronic conditions -- Rehabilitative care -- Acute care -- Nursing in long-term care facilities -- Family caregiving -- End of life care -- Challenges of the future.
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