Basic Geriatric Nursing presents the theories and concepts of aging, the physiologic and psychosocial changes and problems associated with the process, and appropriate nursing interventions. The third edition includes expanded content on delegation, leadership, and management, ethical and legal issues, and a new chapter on end-of-life care. Many new features have been added, such as Cultural Awareness, Complementary and Alternative Therapies, Delegation Considerations, and Patient Teaching boxes. Critical thinking exercises provide practice in synthesizing information and applying it to nursing care of the older adult. The new LPN Threads---the similar design elements and content themes that brand the LPN list---are woven throughout.
UNIT I Overview of Aging 1. Trends and Issues 2. Theories of Aging 3. Physiologic Changes
UNIT II Basic Skills for Gerontologic Nursing 4. Health Promotion and Health Maintenance 5. Communicating with Older Adults 6. Nutrition and Fluid Balance 7. Medications and Older Adults 8. Health Assessment of the Elderly 9. Meeting Safety Needs of the Elderly
UNIT III Psychosocial Care of the Elderly 10. Cognition and Perception 11. Self-Perception and Self-Concept 12. Roles and Relationships 13. Coping and Stress
14. Values and Beliefs 15. End-of-Life Care 16. Sexuality and Aging
UNIT IV Physical Care of the Elderly 17. Meeting Nutritional and Fluid Needs 18. Care of Aging Skin and Mucous Membranes 19. Elimination 20. Activity and Exercise 21. Sleep and Rest
APPENDIXES A Laboratory Values for the Elderly B Geriatric Depression Assessment Scale C Resources