Gerontological Nursing
Edition:
11
ISBN/ISSN:
9781975242558
Publication Date:
October 31, 2025
2025-10-31
9781975242558
A two-time AJN Book of the Year finalist and a Doody's Star Ratings® 4 Star title, Gerontological Nursing, 11th Edition ...
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A two-time AJN Book of the Year finalist and a Doody's Star Ratings® 4 Star title, Gerontological Nursing, 11th Edition delivers evidence-based coverage of the aging process, factors contributing to healthy aging, and the specialized aspects of disease presentation and management in older adults.
Building on the solid foundation of previous editions, this edition places clinical judgment at the forefront of geriatric nursing practice, equipping students with the critical thinking skills needed to provide exceptional care in today's complex healthcare environment. Revised content throughout reflects the latest research findings and emphasizes relevant nursing implications, ensuring evidence-based care aligned with current best practices.
Content is organized into five comprehensive units that guide students through the intricacies of gerontological care with a strong focus on clinical applications, pathophysiology, and disease management. Unfolding Patient Stories throughout the text correlate directly with the simulated scenarios in vSim® for Nursing, offering the student a realistic patient interaction experience.
This comprehensive yet accessible text helps nursing students master the essential knowledge for caring for older adults in both wellness and illness settings, recognizing the whole person while addressing their unique physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs.
Perfect for nursing students and practicing nurses seeking to enhance their skills in gerontological care, the 11th Edition provides the foundational knowledge needed to excel in this increasingly important area of nursing practice.
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Edition11ISBN/ISSN9781975242558Product FormatPaperback BookTrim Size7 x 10Pages576Edition11Publication DateOctober 31, 2025
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- CHARLOTTE ELIOPOULOS
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UNIT 1 THE AGING EXPERIENCE
Chapter 1: The Aging Population
Chapter 2: Theories of Aging
Chapter 3: Diversity
Chapter 4: Life Transitions and Story
Chapter 5: Common Aging Changes
UNIT 2 FOUNDATIONS OF GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING
Chapter 6: The Specialty of Gerontological Nursing
Chapter 7: Holistic Assessment and Care Planning
Chapter 8: Legal Aspects of Gerontological Nursing
Chapter 9: Ethical Aspects of Gerontological Nursing
Chapter 10: Continuum of Care in Gerontological Nursing
UNIT 3 HEALTH PROMOTION
Chapter 11: Nutrition and Hydration
Chapter 12: Sleep and Rest
Chapter 13: Comfort and Pain Management
Chapter 14: Safety
Chapter 15: Safe Medication Use
UNIT 4 GERIATRIC CARE
Chapter 16: Respiration
Chapter 17: Circulation
Chapter 18: Digestion and Bowel Elimination
Chapter 19: Urinary Elimination
Chapter 20: Reproductive System Health
Chapter 21: Mobility
Chapter 22: Neurologic Function
Chapter 23: Vision and Hearing
Chapter 24: Endocrine Function
Chapter 25: Skin Health
Chapter 26: Cancer
Chapter 27: Mental Health Disorders
Chapter 28: Delirium and Dementia
Chapter 29: Living in Harmony with Chronic Conditions
UNIT 5 SETTINGS AND SPECIAL ISSUES IN GERIATRIC CARE
Chapter 30: Spirituality
Chapter 31: Sexuality and Intimacy
Chapter 32: Rehabilitative and Restorative Care
Chapter 33: Acute Care
Chapter 34: Long-Term Care
Chapter 35: Family Caregiving
Chapter 36: End-of-Life Care -
- NEW! Assess Your Competency learning aids strategically placed throughout the text check students’ understanding of key points, ensuring mastery of critical concepts before moving forward.
- NEW! Healthy People 2030 Objectives clarify the relevance of content to current nursing practice standards and national health priorities.
- UPDATED! Unfolding Patient Stories, written by the National League for Nursing, familiarize students with real patient care scenarios that correlate directly with vSim® for Nursing simulations, providing a consistent experience to strengthen students’ clinical preparation.
- UPDATED! Bringing Research to Life features highlight the clinical relevance of current research and help students apply the latest evidence-based findings to nursing practice.
- UPDATED! Expanded content prepares students for the most relevant challenges in today's geriatric care environment, including LGBTQ+ considerations, PTSD, Alzheimer disease and dementia, vaccinations, fall prevention, and COVID-19.
- Consider This Case, Practice Realities, and Critical Thinking Exercises demonstrate the real-life applications of concepts to reinforce the clinical judgment skills essential for success in complex patient care situations.
- Nursing Care Plans provide practical models for effective health care planning, outlining clients’ potential needs or risks, and setting goals and desired outcomes and actions for selected health conditions that students can adapt to clinical practice.
- Holistic approach emphasizes effective care for the whole person, addressing physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of older adults across all care settings.
- Nursing Problem Highlights present common geriatric nursing challenges in an easy-to-understand format, detailing causes, consequences, and effective interventions for immediate clinical application.
- Comprehensive Assessment Guides provide step-by-step instruction for conducting thorough evaluations, from general observation through history-taking to physical examination, to enhance clinical assessment skills.
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