Gerontologic Nursing

di Jennifer J. Yeager (Autore)

Mary B. Winton (Autore)

Sue E. Meiner (Autore)

Elsevier - Health Sciences Division, 2025

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® (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® (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

• Autore: Jennifer J. Yeager, Mary B. Winton, Sue E. Meiner
• Editore: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
• Anno: 2025
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 704 p.
• Dimensioni: 276 x 216 mm
• Peso: 1230 gr.
• EAN: 9780323875202

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