Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults Eighth, North American Edition – Ebook PDF Version

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Product details:

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1496368282
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1496368287
• Author: R.N. Miller, Carol A. (Author)

Confidently deliver wellness-oriented care for older adults across a changing healthcare environment with the latest evidence-based coverage of gerontological nursing. Comprehensively revised and updated, Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults, Eighth Edition fosters your understanding of both the physiologic and psychosocial aspects of aging, as well as broader issues of cultural competence, legal matters, and ethical concerns. Organized around the author’s proven Functional Consequences Theory for Promoting Wellness in Older Adults, this trusted text focuses on equipping you to work proactively with older adults to promote high levels of functioning and quality of life, despite the limitations associated with aging, disease, and related conditions.

Table contents:

Part 1: Older Adults and Wellness

Chapter 1: Seeing Older Adults Through the Eyes of Wellness

Chapter 2: Applying a Nursing Model for Promoting Wellness in Older Adults

Chapter 3: Theoretical Perspectives on Aging Well

Chapter 4: Perspectives on Culture and Diversity of Older Adults

Part 2: Nursing Considerations for Older Adults

Chapter 5: Gerontological Nursing and Health Promotion

Chapter 6: Diverse Health Care Settings for Older Adults

Chapter 7: Assessment of Health and Functioning

Chapter 8: Medications and Other Bioactive Substances

Chapter 9: Legal and Ethical Concerns

Chapter 10: Elder Abuse and Neglect

Part 3: Promoting Wellness in Psychosocial Function

Chapter 11: Cognitive Function

Chapter 12: Psychosocial Function

Chapter 13: Psychosocial Assessment

Chapter 14: Impaired Cognitive Function: Delirium and Dementia

Chapter 15: Impaired Affective Function: Depression

Part 4: Promoting Wellness in Physical Function

Chapter 16: Hearing

Chapter 17: Vision

Chapter 18: Digestion and Nutrition

Chapter 19: Urinary Function

Chapter 20: Cardiovascular Function

Chapter 21: Respiratory Function

Chapter 22: Mobility and Safety

Chapter 23: Integument

Chapter 24: Sleep and Rest

Chapter 25: Thermoregulation

Chapter 26: Sexual Function

Part 5: Promoting Wellness in All Stages of Health and Illness

Chapter 27: Caring for Older Adults During Illness

Chapter 28: Caring for Older Adults Experiencing Pain

Chapter 29: Caring for Older Adults at the End of Life