Gerontological Nursing : Competencies for Care

by Mauk, Kristen L.

• ISBN13: 9780763728434
• ISBN10: 0763728438
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-03-30
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett

Summary

Gerontological Nursing uses the competencies set forth by the AACN/Hartford Institute at NYUrs"s 2000 document, Older Adults: Recommended Baccalaureate Competencies and Curricular Guidelines for Geriatric Nursing Care, to help students provide excellent care for older adults. With a holistic, interdisciplinary approach to gerontological nursing, the text builds upon the medical surgical knowledge that students have gained in previous courses. Including numerous case studies, the book also contains critical thinking and personal reflection questions, key terms, a glossary of terms, and classroom activities. Perfect for instructors who are expected to integrate gerontology into the curriculum, Gerontological Nursing is accompanied by PowerPoint slides, test questions, and an online instructorrs"s manual. Click here to read the complete Older Adults: Recommended Baccalaureate Competencies and Curricular Guidelines for Geriatric Nursing Care document!

Table of Contents

Introduction to gerontological nursing	p. 5
The aging population	p. 29
Theories of aging	p. 57
Aging changes that affect communication	p. 87
Therapeutic communication with older adults	p. 121
Review of the aging of physiological systems	p. 143
Assessment of the older adult	p. 265
Medications and laboratory values	p. 293
Changes that affect independence in later life	p. 321
Identifying and preventing common risk factors in the elderly	p. 357
Management of common illnesses, diseases, and health conditions	p. 391
Management of common problems	p. 475
Using assistive technology to promote quality of life for older adults	p. 563
Ethical/legal principles and issues	p. 589
Appreciating diversity and enhancing intimacy	p. 619
Global models of health care	p. 647
The interdisciplinary team	p. 669
Alternative health modalities	p. 683
Promoting quality of life	p. 703
Teaching older adults and their families	p. 735
The gerontological nurse as manager and leader	p. 753
End-of-life care	p. 779
Future trends in gerontological nursing	p. 815
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