Gerontologic Nursing / 2nd ed.
Lueckenotte, Annette G.
Gerontologic Nursing / Annette G. Lueckenotte. - 2nd ed. - St Louis, Missouri : Mosby, c2000. - xxix, 846 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index (p. 815-846).
Introduction to gerontological nursing -- The aging population -- Theories of aging -- Aging changes that affect communication -- Therapeutic communication with older adults -- A review of normal aging changes -- Comprehensive assessment of the older adult -- Medications and lab values -- Teaching older adults and their families -- Promoting independence in later life -- Promoting healthy aging -- Identifying and preventing common risk factors --Management of common illnesses, diseases or health conditions -- Management of common problems -- Managing dementia -- Using assistive technology to promote quality of life for older adults -- Ethical/legal principles and issues -- Appreciating diversity and enhancing intimacy -- Global models of health care -- The interdisciplinary team -- Alternative health modalities -- Promoting quality of life -- The gerontological nurse as manager and leader in the profession -- End of life care -- Trends that impact gerontological nursing.
0323007570
Geriatric nursing.
Geriatric Nursing.
Aging--physiology.
Aging--psychology.
618.970231 / LUE
Gerontologic Nursing / Annette G. Lueckenotte. - 2nd ed. - St Louis, Missouri : Mosby, c2000. - xxix, 846 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index (p. 815-846).
Introduction to gerontological nursing -- The aging population -- Theories of aging -- Aging changes that affect communication -- Therapeutic communication with older adults -- A review of normal aging changes -- Comprehensive assessment of the older adult -- Medications and lab values -- Teaching older adults and their families -- Promoting independence in later life -- Promoting healthy aging -- Identifying and preventing common risk factors --Management of common illnesses, diseases or health conditions -- Management of common problems -- Managing dementia -- Using assistive technology to promote quality of life for older adults -- Ethical/legal principles and issues -- Appreciating diversity and enhancing intimacy -- Global models of health care -- The interdisciplinary team -- Alternative health modalities -- Promoting quality of life -- The gerontological nurse as manager and leader in the profession -- End of life care -- Trends that impact gerontological nursing.
0323007570
Geriatric nursing.
Geriatric Nursing.
Aging--physiology.
Aging--psychology.
618.970231 / LUE