Gerontological Nursing: Concepts and Practice

This text provides comprehensive, research-based information on nursing care of older adults. Starting with the basics, it uses a systems approach to describe the aging process across the health care continuum from wellness to illness. Physiological and psychosocial aspects of aging are described in detail. Plus, its many new assessment tools and greater use of the nursing process serves as a framework for providing care.The second edition presents research and theory-based coverage of aging, discussions of normal aging and the clinical problems associated with aging, chapters on pharmacology and nutrition, plus guidance on care in a variety of settings, including acute and long-term care, and in the community.

Presents research and theory-based coverage of aging.

Addresses both normal aging and clinical problems associated with aging.

Includes chapters on pharmacology and nutrition.

Provides a unit on psychosocial and socio-cultural influences of aging.

Describes care of the elderly in a variety of settings, such as acute care, long-term care, and the community.