Gerontologic Nursing (Paperback, 7)

PART I Introduction to Gerontologic Nursing
1. Overview of Gerontologic Nursing
2. Healthcare Policy that Affects Older Adults
3. Assessment of the Older Adult

PART II Influences on Health and Illness
4. Family Influences
5. Socioeconomic and Environmental Influences
6. Health Promotion and Illness/Disability Prevention

PART III Influences on Quality of Life
7. Nutrition
8. Sleep and Activity
9. Safety
10. Sexuality and Aging
11. Pain
12. Infection and Inflammation

PART IV Diagnostic Studies and Pharmacologic Management
13. Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests
14. Drugs and Aging

PART V Nursing Care of Physiologic and Psychological Disorders
15. Integumentary Function
16. Sensory Function
17. Cardiovascular Function
18. Respiratory Function
19. Gastrointestinal Function
20. Urinary Function
21. Musculoskeletal Function
22. Cognitive and Neurologic Function
23. Endocrine Function

PART VI Health Care Transitions
24. Health Care Delivery Settings and Older Adults
25. Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation
26. Cancer
27. Loss and End-of-Life Issues

Appendix A: Resources and Advocacy Groups for Older Adults