Gerontologic Nursing

Features a presentation of both physiologic and psychosocial aspects of ageing focusing on changes and variations in the elderly population. Each chapter is organized according to the nursing process, and features in-depth interventions for the acute care, nursing home and home settings.

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This comprehensive text provides the most current information on both the physiological and psychosocial aspects of aging. The book discusses the developmental, psychosocial, family, and environmental factors impacting the elderly, and uses the nursing process throughout. Highlights significant content related to pharmacology, nutrition, assessment and laboratory and diagnostic testing.