Basic Geriatric Nursing
By- Gloria Wold, RN, BSN, MS, Nursing Instructor, Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee, WI
The bestselling LPN/LVN geriatric nursing textbook, Basic Geriatric Nursing, 5th Edition covers age-appropriate nursing interventions in a variety of health care settings. It includes the theories and concepts of aging, covers expected physiologic and psychosocial changes, and highlights delegation, coordinated care, end-of-life care, patient teaching, quality of life, safety, and home care. This edition is updated with the latest issues and trends in geriatric nursing, including changes to the health care system and demographics. Part of the popular LPN Threads series, Gloria Hoffman Wold's text provides a clear and compassionate introduction to geriatric care.
Paperback, 408 Pages
Published: September 2011
Imprint: Mosby
ISBN: 978-0-323-07399-8
Contents
Unit One: Overview of Aging
1. Trends and Issues
2. Theories of Aging
3. Physiologic ChangesUnit Two: Basic Skills
4. Health Promotion, Health Maintenance, and Home Health Considerations5. Communicating with Older Adults
6. Maintaining Fluid Balance and Meeting Nutrition Needs7. Medications and Older Adults
8. Health Assessment of Older Adults9. Meeting Safety Needs of Older Adults
Unit Three: Psychosocial Care of the Elderly10. Cognition and Perception
11. Self-Perception and Self-Concept12. Roles and Relationships
13. Coping and Stress14. Values and Beliefs
15. End-of-Life Care16. Sexuality and Aging
Unit Four: Physical Care of the Elderly17. Care of Aging Skin and Mucous Membranes
18. Elimination19. Activity and Exercise
20. Sleep and RestAppendices
Appendix A: Laboratory Values for Older AdultsAppendix B: The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)
Appendix C: Modified MyPyramid for Older AdultsAppendix D: Dietary Information for Older Adults
Appendix E: Resources for Older AdultsBibliography and Reader References
Illustration CreditsGlossary
IndexStudy Guide
